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Locket Hall sits Nov. 19, 2019, on LSU's campus in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU Democracy at Work advocates to rename 11 other buildings in addition to Middleton Library

By Amber Buettner June 18, 2020

The recent name change of Middleton Library, which was approved by the Board of Supervisors Friday, has led many students to advocate for the renaming of 11 other buildings on campus named after Confederate...

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

University officials announce August commencement to be conducted in virtual ceremony

By Reveille Staff Report June 18, 2020

University Interim President Tom Galligan announced Thursday, June 18, to August commencement will be conducted virtually. The commencement was scheduled to be August 7, but due to the coronavirus pandemic,...

Geaux Vote LSU's bill allows LSU students who are out-of-state to vote in Louisiana using an updated Tiger Card that now features the students' signature on the card. 

LSU’s Geaux Vote encourages students to vote in presidential primaries, presidential election

By @Amber_Buettner June 17, 2020

One of the oldest ways that allows Americans to have a voice is voting.Geaux Vote LSU is a nonprofit student organization that encourages students to vote. Geaux Vote's parent organization, The Andrew...

This screen grab taken from body camera video provided by the Atlanta Police Department shows Rayshard Brooks speaking with Officer Garrett Rolfe in the parking lot of a Wendy's restaurant, late Friday, June 12, 2020, in Atlanta. Rolfe has been fired following the fatal shooting of Brooks and a second officer has been placed on administrative duty. (Atlanta Police Department via AP)

Officer who shot Rayshard Brooks charged with felony murder

By Kate Brumback June 17, 2020

ATLANTA (AP) — Prosecutors brought murder charges Wednesday against the white Atlanta police officer who shot Rayshard Brooks in the back, saying that the black man posed no threat when he was gunned...

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

LSU HSS College to begin promotion of African and African American Studies program

By Reed Darcey June 16, 2020

The LSU College of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) will begin the process of elevating its African and African American Studies (AAAS) program to department status, the HSS dean announced in a statement...

Skai Jackson Drew Dollar Twitter post

LSU announces admitted student in racist video ‘will not be enrolled in LSU in the fall’

By Reveille Staff Report June 15, 2020

An admitted LSU student featured in a racist video will no longer be attending the University in the fall, according to an announcement Monday night. West Monroe native Drew Dollar received attention after...

A man looks at an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm in Tokyo Monday, June 15, 2020. Asian shares were mostly lower Monday on concern over a resurgence of coronavirus cases and pessimism after Wall Street posted its worst week in nearly three months. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Stocks sink worldwide as coronavirus infections rise again

By Stan Choe June 15, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling again Monday on fears that new waves of coronavirus infections could derail the swift economic recovery that Wall Street was sure was on the way. The S&P 500...

Middleton Library sits in the Quad on Friday, November 15, 2019.

BlackOut LSU leaders discuss Middleton Library name change, future advocacy

By Amber Buettner June 14, 2020

Whether students are studying for an exam or getting a coffee and doing homework between classes, Middleton Library is one of the most frequented places on campus.  Its namesake, former LSU president...

"RIP Rayshard" is spray painted on a sign as as flames engulf a Wendy's restaurant during protests Saturday, June 13, 2020, in Atlanta. The restaurant was where Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed by police Friday evening following a struggle in the restaurant's drive-thru line. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Protesters in US call attention to deaths of more black men

By Russ Bynum and Ed White June 14, 2020

The fatal shooting of a black man by a white Atlanta police officer and the death of another black man found hanging from a tree outside a city hall in California ignited new anti-racism protests over...

Scanners at the entrance of the LSU UREC right off of S Campus Dr.

LSU UREC plans to open in fall, safety precautions to be taken

By Katherine Manuel June 14, 2020

The UREC plans to be open in the fall, and regulations and safety measures will be adopted to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, bringing changes to the UREC classes, capacity and features. The...

Stone Cox and Hannah Barrios ran on the "Reach" ticket, which prioritizes sustainability, accessibility, inclusivity and health and safety.

‘This is just the start’: LSU Student Government President, Vice President discuss racism, fall semester

By Brittney Forbes June 12, 2020

The month of June has been everything but uneventful for the University, and LSU Student Government President Stone Cox and Vice President Hannah Barrios are aware. The duo spoke with the Reveille via...

The LSU Memorial Tower on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU Interim President Tom Galligan, Board of Supervisors Chair Mary Werner release letter for inclusivity, diversity

By Reveille Staff Report June 11, 2020

LSU Interim President Tom Galligan and Board of Supervisors Chair Mary Werner released a statement Thursday evening, June 11, reflecting on yesterday's, June 10, summit with black student leaders to address...