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Reveille Spring 2021 applications are open

Reveille Spring 2021 applications are open

By Reveille Staff Report December 1, 2020

If you have an interest in writing and being a part of a team of dedicated LSU student reporters, look no further than The Reveille. Spring 2021 applications for multiple positions on the Reveille...

The LSU Memorial Tower stands Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2020 on Tower Drive, Baton Rouge.

LSU Presidential Search Committee invites LSU Community to participate in search process

By Reveille Staff Report December 1, 2020

The LSU Presidential Search Committee asked the LSU community in an email Tuesday to engage in the search process for a permanent president by providing feedback to the committee in various ways. The email,...

In 2016, biology professor Paul South tested his shortcut on plants that allows them to use their energy when they're taking in carbon dioxide.

Re-engineering photosynthesis: How two LSU biology professors hope to feed the world’s growing population

By Josh Archote November 27, 2020

By 2050, the world population is expected to increase to nearly 10 billion people. Consequently, overall food demand is projected to increase over 50%, according to the World Resources Institute.  Meanwhile,...

The Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity house can no longer host Greek social events after being told by Greek Affairs an investigation is being conducted.

Two students arrested after series of unauthorized entries at DKE house

By Reveille Staff Report November 25, 2020

Two students were arrested after three unauthorized entries occurred at the Delta Kappa Epsilon house in October. LSUPD sent an email on Nov. 13 asking LSU students and staff to help identify individuals...

The covered walkway lies empty on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in the Quad on LSU's campus.

LSU students prepare for Thanksgiving travel amid pandemic

By Caitie Zeilman November 25, 2020

Many LSU students are heading home for Thanksgiving break despite CDC recommendations.  The CDC asked Americans to refrain from traveling in a tele-briefing Nov. 19. “Amid this critical phase...

The LSU Memorial Tower stands Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2020 on Tower Drive, Baton Rouge.

Research from LSU sociologists suggests Christian nationalist support of Trump tied to not attending church

By Josh Archote @JArchote November 25, 2020

LSU sociology professors discovered that Christian nationalist support of Trump isn’t tied to religious institutions or attending church on a regular basis. Instead, it’s tied to not attending...

An LSU student uses a scantron in Campbell B. Hodges Hall.

LSU students call for a pass/no credit system for Fall 2020

By Madelyn Cutrone November 25, 2020

Students have raised concern over LSU's stance against a pass/no credit grading system for the Fall 2020 semester. Many feel that due to this year's challenges, measures should be taken to help students...

Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks Monday, May 11, 2020, at his media briefing on the state's COVID-19 response at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge, La., announcing that his stay-at-home directive will end with the Phase 1 reopening of the state on Friday, May 15. Dr. Alex Billioux, M.D., right, assistant secretary of health for the La. Dept. of Health's Office of Public Health, looks on. (Travis Spradling/The Advocate via AP, Pool)

Louisiana will move to modified Phase 2 after resurgence of COVID-19 cases

By Reveille Staff Report November 24, 2020

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced at a press conference Tuesday that Louisiana will return to Phase 2 with modified restrictions after a surge of coronavirus cases across the state, according to The Advocate.  The...

LSU Students Elisabeth Andries and Samantha Brennan publicly speak at the protest following their appearance on USAToday on Friday, Nov. 20 at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on N Stadium Dr.

Former LSU student Samantha Brennan testifies before court, no decision made by judge yet

By Madelyn Cutrone November 24, 2020

Judge Janice Clark heard former LSU student Samantha Brennan and USA Today's charges against LSU and Interim President Galligan for allegedly withholding police and Title IX documentation regarding a report...

LSU alumnus David Zito serves as the chief of staff for Craig Greene, commissioner of the Louisiana Public Service Commissioner in District 2.

‘I have the best job for me in the world’: LSU alumnus works as LPSC chief of staff in District 2

By Kayla Wilkinson November 23, 2020

Going to law school but not becoming a lawyer may seem peculiar. However, LSU alumnus David Zito has made the most of his juris doctorate. Zito serves as the chief of staff for Craig Greene, commissioner...

Troy H. Middleton Library—the first subject of building renaming efforts, now named LSU Library—on June 17, 2020, on LSU's campus.

LSU students struggle to study due to restricted library hours

By Brock Sanders November 23, 2020

In a time filled with emotion and uncertainty, struggling with the stress of work, school and a pandemic can be overwhelming to say the least. However, LSU offers the opportunity to take one of those stressing...

Hurricane Laura is expected to make landfall at about 2 a.m. Tuesday.

What comes after Omega? Examining the hurricane naming system as seasons grow more active

By Henry Weldon November 23, 2020

Rarely is a hurricane season as active as 2020's. So far, there have been five major hurricanes which has caused an estimated $38 billion in damage thus far. 2020 was a record-breaking season with...