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A man looks at an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm in Tokyo Monday, June 15, 2020. Asian shares were mostly lower Monday on concern over a resurgence of coronavirus cases and pessimism after Wall Street posted its worst week in nearly three months. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Stocks sink worldwide as coronavirus infections rise again

By Stan Choe June 15, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling again Monday on fears that new waves of coronavirus infections could derail the swift economic recovery that Wall Street was sure was on the way. The S&P 500...

Middleton Library sits in the Quad on Friday, November 15, 2019.

BlackOut LSU leaders discuss Middleton Library name change, future advocacy

By Amber Buettner June 14, 2020

Whether students are studying for an exam or getting a coffee and doing homework between classes, Middleton Library is one of the most frequented places on campus.  Its namesake, former LSU president...

"RIP Rayshard" is spray painted on a sign as as flames engulf a Wendy's restaurant during protests Saturday, June 13, 2020, in Atlanta. The restaurant was where Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed by police Friday evening following a struggle in the restaurant's drive-thru line. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Protesters in US call attention to deaths of more black men

By Russ Bynum and Ed White June 14, 2020

The fatal shooting of a black man by a white Atlanta police officer and the death of another black man found hanging from a tree outside a city hall in California ignited new anti-racism protests over...

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

LSU UREC plans to open in fall, safety precautions to be taken

By Katherine Manuel June 14, 2020

The UREC plans to be open in the fall, and regulations and safety measures will be adopted to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, bringing changes to the UREC classes, capacity and features. The...

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

‘This is just the start’: LSU Student Government President, Vice President discuss racism, fall semester

By Brittney Forbes June 12, 2020

The month of June has been everything but uneventful for the University, and LSU Student Government President Stone Cox and Vice President Hannah Barrios are aware. The duo spoke with the Reveille via...

The LSU Memorial Tower on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU Interim President Tom Galligan, Board of Supervisors Chair Mary Werner release letter for inclusivity, diversity

By Reveille Staff Report June 11, 2020

LSU Interim President Tom Galligan and Board of Supervisors Chair Mary Werner released a statement Thursday evening, June 11, reflecting on yesterday's, June 10, summit with black student leaders to address...

Middleton Library sits in the Quad on Friday, November 15, 2019.

Gov. John Bel Edwards supports LSU Middleton Library name change

By Reveille Staff Report June 11, 2020

Gov. John Bel Edwards released a statement this afternoon expressing his support for the name change of LSU's Troy H. Middleton Library.  The University announced Wednesday the library will be renamed,...

LSU sophomore wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) makes a catch for a touchdown during the Tigers 45-25 victory over Clemson in the Mercedes Benz Super Dome, on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.

Chase, Stingley named to Walter Camp Preseason All-America Team

By Reed Darcey June 11, 2020

Ja’Marr Chase and Derek Stingley Jr. were named to the Walter Camp Preseason All-America Team on Thursday, the organization announced. Chase capped a record-setting 2019 season in a historically...

Middleton Library sits in the Quad on Friday, November 15, 2019.

LSU Administration, black student leaders to rename Troy H. Middleton Library, anticipating board approval

By Reveille Staff Report June 10, 2020

The University met with black student leaders on campus on Wednesday, June 10, to discuss racial injustice throughout campus, including renaming Troy H. Middleton Library.  Black students leaders...

In this May 11, 2014 photo provided by the International Crane Foundation, curator of birds Kim Boardman holds an endangered whooping crane, while senior aviculturist Marianne Wellington performs artificial insemination. The foundation is not using the technique this year because foundation officials feel it would go against COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. This is among reasons that far fewer young whooping cranes than usual will be released into the wiild this fall to help bring back the world's rarest crane. (International Crane Foundation via AP)

Report: Coronavirus means few young whooping cranes for fall release

By Janet McConnaughey June 10, 2020

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic is drastically reducing the number of young whooping cranes to be released this fall to help bring back the world's rarest cranes. Zoos and other places where...

A banner is taped over the inscription on the pedestal of the toppled statue of Edward Colston in Bristol, England, Monday, June 8, 2020. The toppling of the statue was greeted with joyous scenes, recognition of the fact that he was a notorious slave trader — a badge of shame in what is one of Britain’s most liberal cities. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Report: London may remove statues as Floyd’s death sparks change

By Jill Lawless June 9, 2020

LONDON (AP) — London's mayor announced Tuesday that more statues of imperialist figures could be removed from Britain's streets after protesters knocked down the monument to a slave trader, as the...

Skai Jackson Drew Dollar Twitter post

LSU under fire for ‘disappointing’ statement regarding viral, racial slurs made by incoming, current students

By Brittney Forbes and Anna Jones June 9, 2020

In light of the country’s current racial divide, the University has recently faced backlash surrounding its statement regarding incoming freshmen Drew Dollar and sophomore Gavin Reynolds for using...