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LSU's student government's mission statement displays across the wall of the student government office on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 on the first floor of the Student Union on LSU's campus.

LSU SG Election Board ruled “no violation” for campaign in complaint meeting

By Caroline Savoie March 22, 2021

LSU’s SG Election Board ruled unanimously in favor of the It’s Time campaign after debating two complaints regarding candidates campaigning on Instagram and GroupMe in a meeting Wednesday.Kalie...

LSU students travel to the Sahara Desert in Morocco as part of a spring break study abroad program.

LSU Office of International Programs cancels study abroad trips for summer 2021

By Reveille Staff Report March 22, 2021

The LSU Office of International Programs announced in an email Friday morning that all study abroad programs for summer 2021 have been canceled. "As many of you know, travel restrictions remain in place,...

The Misssissippi River bridge sits on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020 on the Mississippi River.

United Nations panel deems new industrial development in ‘Cancer Alley’ form of environmental racism

By Josh Archote @JArchote March 21, 2021

In St. James Parish, a welcome sign sitting beside a gravel road is covered in reddish-brown dust called bauxite, a potentially harmful byproduct of an alumina manufacturing plant nearby.  Below the...

Thomas C. Galligan Jr., LSU Interim President, speaks to the reporters about the Title IX review findings on Friday, Mar. 5, 2021 at Lod Cook Alumni Center on 3838 W Lakeshore Dr.

University creates new Office of Civil Rights & Title IX

By Nick Frewin March 18, 2021

The University created the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX after a recommendation made in the Husch Blackwell report that detailed the University’s failings in handling Title IX cases. Interim...

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Pennington Biomedical Research Center helps Louisiana residents get vaccinated

By Henry Weldon March 18, 2021

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Pennington Biomedical Research Center as Baton Rouge’s first mass vaccination site for the coronavirus vaccine on Feb. 9. Laura Davis, the assistant vice president...

LSU President F. King Alexander gives a speech during LSU's 2018-19 Student Government inauguration on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, near Memorial Tower.

Former LSU president F. King Alexander put on probation by Oregon State University

By Madelyn Cutrone March 18, 2021

Oregon State University's Board of Trustees voted to place F. King Alexander on a probationary period while they look into the allegations against him presented in LSU's Husch Blackwell investigation.  F....

The bell tower clock stands tall Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 from the top of the Barnes & Noble at LSU parking garage on E Campus Drive.

Chancellor of LSU Health Shreveport under investigation for allegations of sexual discrimination

By Reveille Staff Report March 17, 2021

The chancellor of LSU Shreveport medical school is under investigation by the LSU system over allegations of sex discrimination, according to the Advocate.  Several members of the LSU Board of Supervisors...

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LSU to allow graduates to walk across stage in spring commencement ceremonies

By Reveille Staff Report March 17, 2021

The University will hold in-person commencement ceremonies for 2021 graduates, March LSU Online graduates and all 2020 graduates, Interim President Thomas Galligan and Provost Stacia Haynie announced in...

Thomas C. Galligan Jr., LSU Interim President, speaks to the reporters about the Title IX review findings on Friday, Mar. 5, 2021 at Lod Cook Alumni Center on 3838 W Lakeshore Dr.

LSU accountability administrator gave Title IX offenders light punishments, USA Today reports

By Reveille Staff Report March 17, 2021

An LSU employee tasked with punishing students accused of sexual assault and rape at LSU allegedly dole out the "lowest possible sanctions," USA Today reported Wednesday. Jonathan Sanders, LSU Associate...

Plaintiffs' lawyers and supporters hold rainbow flags and a banner that reads: "Unconstitutional judgment" outside Sapporo District Court after a court rule, in Sapporo, northern Japan, Wednesday, March 17, 2021. The court ruled the government's ban on same-sex marriages is unconstitutional, recognizing the rights of same-sex couples for the first time in the only Group of Seven country that doesn't acknowledge their legal partnership. (Yohei Fukai/Kyodo News via AP)

Court says Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional

By MARI YAMAGUCHI March 17, 2021

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese court ruled Wednesday the government’s ban on same-sex marriages is unconstitutional, recognizing the rights of same-sex couples for the first time in the only Group...

LSU President F. King Alexander speaks to the Baton Rouge Press Club in the Belle of Baton Rouge Casino & Hotel on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018.

Former LSU President facing potential discipline at Oregon State after Husch Blackwell report

By Reveille Staff Report March 16, 2021

Former LSU President F. King Alexander is facing potential disciplinary action this week in his role as Oregon State University president after the Husch Blackwell investigation detailed how he handled...

People enter the senate room shortly before the Title IX hearing on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the Louisiana State Capitol on North Third Street.

LSU releases disputed records in aftermath of Title IX hearing

By Madelyn Cutrone March 16, 2021

In the days following the senate committee hearing where LSU sexual assault survivors voiced their stories, the legislature pressured LSU administration to take action. In Samantha Brennan’s case,...