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The sun sets above Tiger Stadium on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019.

The virtual world of Tiger Stadium: LSU grad students develop simulated 3-D environment for football training

By Amber Buettner March 4, 2020

A group of LSU graduate students in digital media arts, engineering and kinesiology are working with faculty and LSU football athletic training staff to create a virtual environment that will allow athletes...

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.

‘When, not if’: Coronavirus concerns reach LSU, lead to cancellations of study abroad trips

The 2019 coronavirus, or COVID-19, presents a growing threat to the U.S., with over 100 confirmed cases and 11 deaths, as of March 4. Although the illness has not yet reached LSU’s campus or the...

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden smiles while being introduced at a campaign event at Saint Augustine's University in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

LSU professor James Carville still sees no clear Democratic nominee despite Super Tuesday results

By Charles Fiske March 4, 2020

On Tuesday, 14 states and American Samoa held their primary elections for the 2020 presidential cycle. While President Donald Trump is the unquestionable nominee for the Republican Party, the selection...

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards addresses the legislature about budget cuts on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, at the Louisiana State Capitol. 

Report: Louisiana lawmakers question Gov. Edwards’ $1M pay raise plan for staff, cabinet, others

By Melinda Deslatte March 4, 2020

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards' plan to give nearly $1 million in pay raises to his staff, cabinet secretaries and other political appointees ran into questions Tuesday from state...

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

Three SG presidential, vice presidential candidates face off in debate before March 9 election

In preparation for the upcoming Student Government election on March 9, the three presidential/vice presidential pairs faced off in a debate on Tuesday evening.The debate was hosted by Commissioner of...

A squad car rests in the LSUPD station parking lot on Wednesday, January 11, 2016.

Report: Former LSU student arrested for repeatedly stalking University administrator after expulsion

By Reveille Staff Report March 3, 2020

A former LSU student was arrested after going to a University administrator's home several times without permission to inquire about his student status following his expulsion.  David Nguyen threatened...

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

Report: Some LSU students self-isolating following international trips amid coronavirus outbreak

By Reveille Staff Report March 3, 2020

Several University students are self-isolating themselves following international academic trips to areas affected by the coronavirus, according to WBRZ. A student returned from China earlier this semester...

An exterior photo of the Hope Medical Group for Women on Feb. 20, 2020, in Shreveport, La. The clinic is one of three in the state that provides abortions to women, and it is challenging a state law that requires doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. The Supreme Court is hearing the case on March 4. (AP Photo/Rebecca Santana)

Report: Northern Louisiana clinic prepares for Supreme Court abortion fight

By Rebecca Santana and Mark Sherman March 3, 2020

SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — The Hope Medical Group for Women in northern Louisiana fields phone calls every day from anxious pregnant women who ask if abortion is still legal and if the clinic, one of...

Dante' Hebert and his father, John Hebert, at Tiger Stadium on Jan. 9, 2020. 

LSU mechanical engineering senior runs 125 miles, raises money for ALS benefit

By Kimsey Stewart March 2, 2020

Mechanical engineering senior Dante’ Hebert had run only one marathon before deciding to run the 125-mile route along the Mississippi River levee. His efforts raised money for amyotrophic lateral...

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

LSU Student Government announces three presidential campaigns, timeline of election season

By Joanna Clark I @front_row_jo March 2, 2020

Student Government election season is approaching, and students can choose from one of three candidates to elect as the University’s next student body president.  Stone Cox and Hannah Barrios...

Sample of a brown dutrowite tourmaline (From Biagiona et al. 2019).

Recently discovered mineral in Italy named after LSU professor

By Jacob Mathews March 2, 2020

A new mineral species was named after LSU professor Barbara Dutrow for her contributions to mineral sciences.Dutrowite is a species of mineral in the tourmaline super group, which is Dutrow’s specialization....

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 expects coronavirus to reach Louisiana, says don’t panic

By Associated Press Report March 2, 2020

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards said he expects Louisiana to eventually see its own cases of the new coronavirus and told the state's residents Monday any confirmation of cases will...