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LSU's Police Department sits vacant on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020 on South Stadium Drive.

LSU hires additional security to enforce COVID-19 guidelines, tobacco-free campus policy

By Madelyn Cutrone August 31, 2020

"Client-friendly, Fan-friendly, Employee-friendly” is the motto of Landmark Event Staffing Services, the private security company hired by the University to help enforce COVID-19 guidelines on campus.   LSU...

A member of the LSU Tiger Band walks down Field House Drive during the National Championship Parade on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020.

Here’s how LSU Tiger Band is prepping for football season amid COVID-19 restrictions

By Jacob Lofton August 31, 2020

With the cancellation of football seasons for both the Big 10 and the PAC-12, many have questioned the future of college football. But as the University’s football team readies itself for a...

Six lakes surround LSU's Campus in Baton Rouge on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020.

After securing $15 million in funding, LSU Lakes restoration project set to restart in September

By Marykelly Munster August 31, 2020

Anyone entering campus or crossing the interstate can clearly see the algae-topped LSU Lakes, but thanks to a new restoration project, the six lakes may become a shining landmark for the LSU community. The...

The Juneteenth flag flies in Omaha, Neb., Wednesday, June 17, 2020. The Juneteenth flag commemorating the day that slavery ended in the U.S. will fly over the Wisconsin Capitol for the first time in state's history, Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Juneteenth recognized as an LSU holiday following SG resolution

By Emma Zirgibel August 30, 2020

Juneteenth became an official holiday on LSU's academic calendar following a resolution passed by Student Government June 3. The resolution was headed largely by Black Caucus President and mass communication...

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

LSU Student Government is seeking to ban ProctorU across all colleges; Here’s why

By Taylor Ellis August 30, 2020

LSU Student Government is advocating for the ban of an online exam program called ProctorU as part of the “Fierce for Accountability” campaign. The campaign addresses the economic and mental...

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

LSU Football prepares for major revenue losses amid COVID-19

By Caitie Zeilman August 27, 2020

Decreased capacity in Tiger Stadium will lose the University tens of millions of dollars, according to officials. LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward said minimizing the impact on student-athletes is...

LSU students head to class Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 on their first day of school in the Quad on LSU's campus.

‘It doesn’t feel like freedom’: LSU freshmen navigate college amid COVID-19 restrictions

By Madelyn Cutrone August 27, 2020

LSU is taking steps to ensure that the class of 2024 has an authentic college experience in spite of the challenges brought on by COVID-19. Some University freshmen are not satisfied, while others seem...

A map of LSU's campus shows the quiet zones of LSU's campus.

LSU sets up ‘Quiet Zones’ for students to attend virtual classes on campus

By Josh Archote August 27, 2020

The University has set up several quiet zone spaces on campus for students to attend online classes.  The quiet zones will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for students who are on campus...

Assistant Professor of Professional Practice Brandi Conrad serves as the principal investigator for the  Louisiana School Social Work Expansion Project 

LSU School of Social Work awarded $2.5 million grant to grow mental health workforce

By Jacob Lofton August 27, 2020

A new partnership between the Louisiana Department of Education and the University’s School of Social Work aims to fulfill the mental health needs of the Louisiana public school system.  The...

LSU students head to class Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 on their first day of school in the Quad on LSU's campus.

LSU to reopen campus Friday following Hurricane Laura

By Reveille Staff Report August 27, 2020

LSU announced Thursday that the campus will reopen Friday following Hurricane Laura's significant impacts on Lake Charles and parts of Texas. The University will also reopen all COVID-19 testing sites,...

LSU parents help move in on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 at the Pentagon Community on Dalrymple Dr. 

‘It’s a University-mandated monopoly’: LSU RAs speak out against working conditions

By Nick Frewin August 27, 2020

The University started the fall semester Tuesday, Aug. 25, and is expected to break last year’s record number of freshmen. University alumna and former residential assistant for the University, Kate...

An LSU mask sits on a desk on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 in West Campus Apartments.

LSU provides free masks to students; Here’s where to get one

By Madelyn Cutrone August 27, 2020

LSU is providing free masks to students, faculty and staff to promote safety on campus in compliance with the LSU Presidential Directive on COVID-19 Safety.Students can pick up a mask at the UREC front...