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Police officers spray teargas at protesters by the Crescent City Connection bridge in New Orleans, Wednesday, June 3, 2020, during a protest over the death of George Floyd, who died May 25 after being restrained by police in Minneapolis. (Sophia Germer/The Advocate via AP)

Report: Police to discuss tear gas use at New Orleans bridge protest

By The Associated Press June 4, 2020

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans police used tear gas during a late night protest on a Mississippi River bridge when protesters refused commands against trying to cross. Police Superintendent Shaun...

LSU Student Government office operates during normal hours in the LSU Student Union on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018.

LSU Student Senate passes resolutions addressing social injustices in the black community

By Anna Jones June 3, 2020

Student Senate addressed issues affecting black students and other minority groups on campus Wednesday evening. Legislative discussions began in a public webinar before a ‘zoom-bomber’ vocally...

LSU Student Government office operates during normal hours in the LSU Student Union on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018.

LSU Student Senate meeting interrupted by ‘zoom-bomber’ mocking George Floyd

By Reed Darcey and Anna Jones June 3, 2020

Student Government Senate planned to discuss resolutions denouncing recurring racial injustices and demonstrating support for the African and African American Studies program in a Wednesday webinar before...

After a new mural, center, of George Floyd is added to a growing memorial of tributes, Trevor Rodriquez sits alone at the spot where Floyd died while in police custody, Tuesday June 2, 2020, in Minneapolis, Minn. "I have been out every single night protesting peacefully, just trying to support everything," said Rodriquez. "I didn't want to come here just on a rush, so I had to just take a moment to pay my respect." (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Report: 3 more cops to be charged in George Floyd’s death

By AMY FORLITI and STEVE KARNOWSKI June 3, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors plan to charge a Minneapolis police officer accused of pressing his knee against George Floyd's neck with second-degree murder, and for the first time will level charges...

LSU's Interim President, Tom Galligan sits in his office on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 during an interview at the University Administrations building on LSU's campus.

LSU Interim President Tom Galligan, Executive Vice President, Provost, Stacia Haynie address fall semester concerns

By Britney Forbes and Anna Jones June 2, 2020

LSU Interim President Tom Galligan and Executive Vice President and Provost Stacia Haynie met with the Reveille via Zoom to discuss how optimistic they are about the upcoming fall semester, despite its...

Protesters march peacefully to the State Capitol on Sunday, May 31, 2020 during the protest of the death of George Floyd in Downtown Baton Rouge.

‘Enough is enough’: Baton Rouge community joins together against police brutality, racial injustice in protest

By Brittney Forbes June 1, 2020

People of all colors arrived in Galvez Plaza, being met with free donuts, masks and water. Some people even brought their own stash of masks and water to provide for the day of peaceful protesting. This...

LSU Student Government office operates during normal hours in the LSU Student Union on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018.

‘We stand with you’: LSU Student Government calls for peers to come together in solidarity against racial injustice

By Reveille Staff Report June 1, 2020

In wake of the death of George Floyd, LSU Student Government extended their condolences, on May 30, to those who have lost their lives from racial injustice, including George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and...

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

LSU administration releases statement addressing George Floyd death, recent protests

By Reveille Staff Report June 1, 2020

University administration addressed the death of George Floyd and subsequent protests in a June 1 email from the Division of Strategic Communications.The statement, which was signed by Interim President...

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

LSU Interim President Tom Galligan announces preliminary plans for fall reopening

By Reveille Staff Report June 1, 2020

Interim President Tom Galligan outlined potential changes for the fall semester in a June 1 announcement.  LSU is preparing to move into Phase 2 pending the Governor's decision to do so. Phase 2 will...

LSU's Interim President, Tom Galligan sits in his office on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 during an interview at the University Administrations building on LSU's campus.

LSU Interim President Galligan: ‘Your university is unwavering in our commitment to equality and justice’

By Reveille Staff Report May 30, 2020

LSU Interim President Tom Galligan released a statement yesterday evening addressing the events surrounding the death of George Floyd.  "As an educator and law professor, I strongly believe that any...

Denver Police Department officers clear a man who fell to the street after they used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse a protest outside the State Capitol over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis, late Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Report: Protests over George Floyd’s death spread across the nation

By The Associated Press May 29, 2020

Developments across the United States in connection with the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody: ___ DENVER — Denver Mayor Michael Hancock called for calm and unity Friday after...

LSU senior quarterback Joe Burrow (9) smiles big on Monday, January 13, 2020 after LSU's 42-25 win at the National Championship in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Joe Burrow speaks on Twitter following death of George Floyd, black community has been ‘unheard for far too long’

By Reveille Staff Report May 29, 2020

Joe Burrow took to Twitter on Friday to weigh in the death of George Floyd, according to the Advocate. "The black community needs our help," LSU's former star quarterback wrote. "They have been unheard...