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Mike the Tiger rests in his enclosure on Jan. 20, 2020 across from Tiger Stadium.

LSU Vet School takes extra precautions to protect Mike the Tiger from coronavirus

By Jacob Mathews April 18, 2020

The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine is making sure Mike the Tiger remains healthy during the global pandemic.  On April 7, a barricade was set up around the cage to create an extra four feet of...

President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Thursday, April 16, 2020, in Washington, as Vice President Mike Pence and Dr. Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus response coordinator, listen. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump unveils three-phase plan for states to reopen U.S., Gov. Edwards creates Resilient LA Commission

By Harrison Valentine April 16, 2020

President Donald Trump unveiled a new three-phase plan for states to begin the process of reopening the United States amid the coronavirus pandemic, putting the responsibility in the hands of the individual...

The Center of Academic Success welcomes students from all over campus who need academic help through tutoring and more on Monday Oct. 12, 2015, in Charles E. Coates Hall in LSU's quadrangle.

LSU’s Center for Academic Success offers online tutoring, study resources

By Kimsey Stewart April 15, 2020

Since the University transitioned to remote learning, the University’s Center for Academic Success (CAS) has begun offering new online services. All the services CAS previously offered on campus...

FILE - In this March 31, 2020 file photo, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump announces halt of WHO funding, Gov. Cuomo, Edwards discuss social distancing, reopening economy in Tuesday press briefings

By Harrison Valentine April 14, 2020

As the total number of global coronavirus cases approaches the two million mark, the decisions of national and local leaders are becoming increasingly critical in the fight against this unprecedented pandemic. From...

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

LSU international students face unique challenges returning home, adjusting to remote instruction

By Kimsey Stewart April 14, 2020

When the University moved classes online and told students to go home if they could, some students had just a five minute drive home. Others had to fly across the country. But students who left their home...

Signs in Tuscaloosa, Alabama use the infamous LSU-Alabama rivalry to encourage residents to practice social distancing. 

Tuscaloosa uses Alabama-LSU rivalry to encourage social distancing

By Caitie Zeilman April 13, 2020

The city of Tuscaloosa, Alabama encouraged residents to follow CDC guidelines in the midst of COVID-19-- but not without passing up the opportunity to poke fun at LSU fans.  The city posted several...

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

LSU provides pass/no credit grading option for spring semester, web portal to opt in opens Apr. 27

By Reveille Staff Report April 13, 2020

Updated Apr. 13, 4:25 p.m.LSU announced students will have the option to have their final grades reported on their transcripts as conventional plus/minus letter grades or as pass/no credit (P/NC) grades...

The LSU Olinde Career Center Recruitment Office on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 in the LSU Student Union.

LSU students lose on-campus jobs, financial aid scholarships amid COVID-19 pandemic

By Katherine Manuel April 13, 2020

When the University closed campus, students lost routines, in-person classes and, for some, their paychecks.Students who previously worked on campus in research or work-study jobs are now without work...

Grace King Hall on March 11, 2020.

LSU Residential Life charges students early move-out fees

By Jacob Mathews April 10, 2020

LSU Residential Life charged early move-out fees to students who left their on-campus housing due to COVID-19.  The University can charge a 75% move-out fee if the move-out wasn’t for the University’s...

LSU Students walk across the Quad on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, at Louisiana State University.

LSU minority, LGBTQ faculty members report discomfort from colleagues, student comments

By Lara Nicholson April 8, 2020

The 2018-2019 Campus Climate survey revealed many LSU faculty members— particularly those of racial minority groups and the LGBTQ community—feel discomfort from comments made by peers and students...

Former LSU track athlete Pearson Jordan died on March 28, 2020, due to coronavirus complications. 

COVID-19 claims the lives of two former LSU athletes

By Caitie Zeilman April 6, 2020

Former LSU athletes Orlando McDaniel and Pearson Jordan have died due to complications of the novel coronavirus, according to the Advocate.  McDaniel, a football and track and field star, died on...

Dance Marathon at LSU announced plans for the virtual event via Twitter on March 14, 2020. 

‘Coming to a screen near you’: Dance Marathon at LSU plans virtual event

By Marykelly Munster April 4, 2020

All University functions were cancelled this semester, but members of Dance Marathon at LSU found a unique way to continue fundraising for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The student-run organization...