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A worker enters the Student Union on Friday, Sept. 5, 2020 on LSU's campus.

LSU SG and Facility Services potentially implementing foot-operated door openers around campus

By Taylor Ellis September 15, 2020

LSU Student Government is working on a new initiative to reduce the spread of COVID-19 through foot-operated door openers. “With thousands of students still attending classes on campus, it is imperative...

Desks in a classroom in the Huey P. Long Field House on February 5, 2020.

Students, professors reflect on hybrid learning format

By Amber Buettner September 15, 2020

Returning to campus amid a pandemic changes almost everything about the typical college experience, including the way classes are conducted. According to the University’s Roadmap to Fall, classes...

Don Robin stands on a concrete block as the water rises in eastern St. Bernard Parish, La., as Hurricane Sally heads toward the Gulf Coast on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. Robin was making sure one of his oyster boats was safely secured. 

‘Huge rainmaker’: Hurricane Sally threatens historic floods for Gulf Coast

By Jay Reeves and Stacey Plaisance September 15, 2020

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (AP) — Hurricane Sally drifted in a slow crawl Tuesday toward the northern Gulf Coast, threatening dangerous storm surge and relentless rainfall that forecasters warned could trigger...

An LSU Tiger Trails bus waits for students to board at Lockett Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019.

LSU Tiger Trails bus capacity restrictions lengthen wait times

By Madelyn Cutrone September 13, 2020

During the initial rain from Hurricane Laura on Aug. 24, a group of rain-drenched students waited under a stairwell for Tiger Trails buses to arrive. One of these students, geology junior Lauren Zachary,...

A view of Tiger Stadium stands tall on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, on LSU's campus. 

‘It’s not going to be the same’: Students weigh in on LSU’s new football ticket prioritization system

By Caitie Zeilman September 13, 2020

LSU is prioritizing student and season ticket holders this fall in Tiger Stadium. Capacity will be limited to 25% in an effort to comply with social distancing guidelines. Brian Broussard, the head of...

Public relations junior Austin Wade lives in Lake Charles, Louisiana. 

‘The pictures do it no justice’: LSU students share stories of loss from Hurricane Laura

By Josh Archote September 12, 2020

When Hurricane Laura made landfall in southwest Louisiana on Aug. 27, many Louisiana residents and LSU students were left without power and clean drinking water for days following the storm.   Mass...

A view of Tiger Stadium stands tall on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, on LSU's campus. 

Phase 3 regulations won’t effect LSU campus operations, Division of Strategic Communications says

By Reveille Staff Report September 10, 2020

The LSU Division of Strategic Communications addressed Louisiana's transition to Phase 3 in a broadcast email Thursday.  Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Thursday during a press conference that Louisiana...

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LSU offers new contactless metered parking

By Madelyn Cutrone September 10, 2020

LSU implemented a new parking service across campus that allows users to pay for parking spots through an app and extend the meter’s time remotely. In early 2020, LSU began discussions on renovating...

David Stamps conducted research on how Black communities in Baton Rouge are impacted by COVID-19. 

LSU professor researches the impact of COVID-19 on Black communities

By Marykelly Munster|@mkokayokay September 10, 2020

An LSU professor is conducting research on how Black communities in Baton Rouge are impacted by COVID-19. David Stamps, an assistant professor in strategic communication and mass media, collected data...

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards holds up his own mask, taken off while he was speaking, to remind Louisiana residents that a highly effective thing within their power to do to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to simply wear a mask, Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at a press conference update on the state's COVID-19 situation at the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness in Baton Rouge, La. 

Louisiana to enter Phase 3 Friday with mask mandate, LSU policies to remain the same

By Reveille Staff Report September 10, 2020

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Thursday during a press conference that Louisiana will enter Phase 3 of COVID-19 restrictions on Friday, according to The Advocate. "The data is positive enough that we...

Pictured from left to right: LSU's Interim President, Tom Galligan listens to a question while LSU's Vice President for Strategic Communications, Jim Sabourin observes on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 in an interview with Galligan in his office at the University Administration building on LSU's campus.

COVID-19 cases are rising; Interim President Galligan says LSU will continue ‘embracing’ regulations

By Caitie Zeilman September 10, 2020

LSU Interim President Galligan said he is confident in the University’s ability to operate safely in the midst of COVID-19 despite the challenges that lie ahead in an interview with the Reveille. Coronavirus...

LSU themed masks pictured Thursday, September 3, 2020 alongside empty solo cups while discussions about off campus parties continue.

Party Penalty: What is LSU doing to stop students from partying during the pandemic?

By Caitie Zeilman September 9, 2020

As the number of positive COVID-19 cases continues to rise within the LSU community, some partygoers continue to disregard social distancing guidelines.  The University is aware of several reports...