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Louisiana lawmakers on the House health care and homeland security committees met jointly to get an update on the new coronavirus, on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some it can cause more severe illness, especially in older adults and people with existing health problems. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

Report: Louisiana legislature to suspend session due to coronavirus

By Melinda Deslatte March 16, 2020

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The number of coronavirus cases in Louisiana tops 100, health officials said Monday, as more state agencies shut down face-to-face business and legislative leaders agreed...

Members of Tigers Against Sexual Assault gather for their first meeting in the Student Union's International Room on Monday, March 9. 

Tigers Against Sexual Assault aims to educate students about sexual violence on campus

By Katherine Manuel March 16, 2020

After working with CNN on a human sex trafficking news story in her hometown of Atlanta, mass communications junior Angel Upshaw realized the University needed an organization to promote sexual violence...

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

LSU students weigh in on the cost, practicality of general education requirements

By Jacob Mathews March 15, 2020

General education classes are required for every student to graduate college, so the prospect of their elimination could bring enormous changes to the structure of higher education.  Each LSU student...

Erin Anthony, a counselor at the University Center for Freshman Year, leads a group of students during a True Colors workshop Tuesday, October 1, 2013 in Allen Hall.

LSU requires new Navigate Student App to schedule academic advising appointments

By Amber Buettner March 15, 2020

The University has partnered with the Educational Advisory Board to introduce the Navigate Student App. Students received emails from the LSU Division of Strategic Communications informing them they would...

Louisiana lawmakers on the House health care and homeland security committees met jointly to get an update on the new coronavirus, on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some it can cause more severe illness, especially in older adults and people with existing health problems. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

Report: Coronavirus may upend Louisiana legislative session, injects uncertainty into state’s finances

By Melinda Deslatte March 15, 2020

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana lawmakers entered a three-month legislative session that seemed like it might be a pretty routine affair without the budget problems of years past and with fewer...

Students placed 82 flags in the quad to represent the 82 grad students who were fired for striking for a livable wage on March 9, 2020. 

United Campus Workers of Louisiana stand in solidarity with striking graduate workers at UCSC

By Jacob Mathews March 15, 2020

The United Campus Workers of Louisiana released a statement stating they stand with the graduate workers at the University of California Santa Cruz striking for better wages.The UCSC strikers are demanding...

Louisiana parishes affected by the coronavirus as of Sunday, March 15, 2020.

Report: New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell blasts large gatherings despite virus ban

By Associated Press Report March 15, 2020

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said she was “deeply disappointed” that people ignored a ban on large gatherings issued by Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards to try...

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks about his state's preparations for the new coronavirus and about his legislative agenda for the upcoming session on Monday, March 2, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

Report: Louisiana coronavirus cases jump to 67 as of Saturday afternoon

By Reveille Staff Report March 14, 2020

The number of presumptive positive cases of coronavirus has climbed to 67 as of Saturday afternoon, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced in a news conference.  The majority of cases are in the greater...

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

LSU SG election results: Stone Cox, Hannah Barrios named next student body president, vice-president

By Joanna Clark I @front_row_row March 13, 2020

The results are finally in. After months of preparation, an intensive week of active campaigning March 2-9, and a gripping debate on March 3, Stone Cox and Hannah Barrios on the "Reach" ticket have been...

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

LSU UREC to close beginning Saturday due to coronavirus outbreak

By Reveille Staff Report March 13, 2020

The UREC will be closed from Saturday through May 30 due to safety concerns regarding the coronavirus outbreak, LSU Strategic Communications announced in an email Friday afternoon. Rental services will...

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Report: Louisiana to postpone next month’s Presidential Preference Primary

By Reveille Staff Report March 13, 2020

Louisiana will postpone its Presidential Preference Primary because of the coronavirus outbreak, WAFB reported. Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin is scheduled to announce the decision in a news...

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Report: President Trump declares coronavirus pandemic national emergency

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Friday that he is declaring the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency, as Washington struggles with providing Americans with relief and officials...