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A sign hangs outside the Student Health Center warning students who have flu-like symptoms, recently traveled to China or come into contact with someone diagnosed with coronavirus to notify the front desk.

LSU professors told to prepare for online course delivery due to coronavirus threat

By Caitie Zeilman March 11, 2020

University faculty and staff were told to prepare for a possible transition to online classes due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Support Services Office of Academic Affairs...

A container of disinfectant wipes sits next to the desk of Rep. Jerome Zeringue, R-Houma, during the start of the 2020 general legislative session in Baton Rouge, La., Monday, March 9, 2020. Gov. John Bel Edwards announced at the session that the state's first confirmed case of the COVID-19 Coronavirus was discovered today in Jefferson Parish. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Report: Louisiana lawmakers get crash course on coronavirus risks

By Melinda Deslatte March 11, 2020

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards warned Louisiana residents Wednesday he expects the number of new coronavirus cases to rise in the state, as lawmakers held their first hearings on the...

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

LSU Strategic Communications releases update on University’s plan surrounding coronavirus

By Reveille Staff Report March 11, 2020

LSU Division of Strategic Communications sent a broadcast email around 1:50 p.m. on March 11 that addressed the LSU community's concern over coronavirus. The message was also posted on the LSU coronavirus...

FILE - In this July 20, 2018, file photo, then-interim Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin, R-Baton Rouge, talks to reporters about his last-minute decision to run in the special election for secretary of state, in Baton Rouge, La. Ardoin said Tuesday, March 10, 2020, the state is restarting its stalled effort to replace its voting machines. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte, File)

Report: Louisiana restarting bid process for new voting machines

By Melinda Deslatte March 11, 2020

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana is restarting its stalled effort to replace its voting machines, with the solicitation for bidders expected to go out shortly, Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin said...

LSU Student Government Presidential candidates and their Vice Presidential candidates debate on Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2020 during the Student Government debate.

LSU Student Government injunction suspends election activities, Executive Branch announces new election timeline

By Reveille Staff Report March 11, 2020

Student Government’s Judicial Branch issued an injunction suspending all spring election activities on Tuesday. On Friday, March 6, a candidate from the “Reach” campaign submitted a complaint...

Gov. John Bel Edwards has been providing updates on coronavirus cases in Louisiana

Gov. Edwards announces two more presumptive positive coronavirus cases in New Orleans area

By Hailey Auglair March 10, 2020

BATON ROUGE--Louisiana has two more presumptive positive cases of the coronavirus in the New Orleans area, bringing the total to three, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday. The cases are presumptive...

FILE - In this April 11, 2019 file photo, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards attends a press conference in Opelousas, La. Republicans challenging Edwards couldn’t match the Democrat’s fundraising pace as they ready for final advertising blitzes ahead of the Oct. 12 election. (AP Photo/Lee Celano, File)

Report: Gov. John Bel Edwards urges calm as first coronavirus case reported in Louisiana

By Melinda Deslatte March 10, 2020

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana resident has tested positive for the new coronavirus and is being kept in isolation in a New Orleans hospital, Gov. John Bel Edwards said Monday, as...

The word "Fascist" etched into a plaque pointing to Huey P. Long on Monday, March 9, 2020 outside of Allen Hall.

Allen Hall plaque defaced with the word ‘fascist,’ arrow pointing to Huey P. Long’s name

By Taylor Landry March 10, 2020

The word “fascist” was recently found scratched next to former La. Gov. Huey P. Long’s name on a plaque outside Allen Hall Long was governor of Louisiana from 1928 to 1932 and labeled...

A worker cleans his goggles to spray disinfectant as a precaution against the coronavirus at a shopping street in Seoul, South Korea, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Report: First presumptive case of coronavirus confirmed in Louisiana

By Reveille Staff Report March 9, 2020

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the first presumptive positive case of COVID-19, known as coronavirus, in Louisiana on Monday, according to WAFB. The patient, a Jefferson parish resident, is being treated...

On campus housing for LSU students at Nicholson Gateway apartments straight off of Nicholson Drive.

Nicholson Gateway resident’s plumbing issue remain unresolved after multiple complaints, work orders

By Taylor Landry March 9, 2020

Business administration sophomore Precious White began living in her Nicholson Gateway apartment in June 2019. After returning from this year's winter break, White noticed some maintenance concerns...

A Mardi Gras float rider throws beads during the Tucks Mardi Gras Parade on Canal St. on Saturday, March 2, 2019.

LSU students weigh in on New Orleans mayor’s decision to separate tandem floats

By Marykelly Munster|@mkokayokay March 9, 2020

This Mardi Gras season, the LSU community enjoyed attending parades, catching beads and dancing to marching bands, but the festivities turned somber after two accidental fatalities. A tandem Mardi Gras...

LSU Student Government Presidential candidates and their Vice Presidential candidates debate on Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2020 during the Student Government debate.

LSU SG election guide: Voting available until midnight tonight, information on all candidates, initiatives

By Bailey Chauvin March 8, 2020

LSU students are now able to vote for all Student Government spring election candidates, including those running for College Council, President/Vice President and Senate. Voting will be available all day...