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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...

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks in the House Chambers for the opening of the 2020 general legislative session in Baton Rouge, La., Monday, March 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Gov. John Bel Edwards halts all gatherings over 250 people, closes public schools until Apr. 13

By Reveille Staff Report March 13, 2020

Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a proclamation that halted all gatherings of over 250 people until Apr. 13. Additionally, all K-12 Louisiana public schools will be closed from March 16 to Apr. 13. The proclamation,...

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

LSU Student Government special general election results to be announced by email at 4 p.m. today

By Reveille Staff Report March 13, 2020

In light of the coronavirus outbreak and the University's recent decisions to transition to online classes and limit in-person meetings, Student Government will not announce the Special Election results...

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

LSU cancels on-campus events of more than 30 people, releasing commencement decision later

By Reveille Staff Report March 13, 2020

LSU Strategic Communications announced today that all on-campus events and University-sponsored off-campus events of 30 people or more are canceled effective immediately, through May 30. A decision...

Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks in a press conference on Wednesday, March 11.

Report: Positive tests for coronavirus increase to 33 in Louisiana across eight parishes

By Melinda Deslatte March 13, 2020

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The number of Louisiana residents who have tested positive for coronavirus jumped Friday to 33, centered largely in the New Orleans area, according to the state health department's...

The LSU Memorial Tower operates during regular business hours on LSU's campus on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.

LSU cancels in-person classes next week, moves online after spring break amid coronavirus outbreak

By Reveille Staff Report March 12, 2020

LSU announced that all in-person classes will be conducted online after spring break in an attempt to prevent the spread of coronavirus on campus. The University will hold class as usual on Friday, but...