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The Louisiana state capitol stands tall on Oct. 2, 2017, in downtown Baton Rouge.

Louisiana Legislature inaugurates 26 female senators, representatives, most ever serving at once

By Joanna Clark January 30, 2020

It’s raining women in the 2020-2024 Louisiana Legislative body.The Louisiana State Legislature recently inaugurated 26 female senators and representatives, the most women the legislature has ever...

Bayou Country Superfest Day 2 2014

Bayou Country Superfest departs from LSU’s Tiger Stadium, announces indefinite hiatus

By Caitie Zeilman January 29, 2020

Bayou Country Superfest announced it has no current plans to return in 2020 or beyond. The 10-year-old country music festival said that it will be “on hiatus until further notice” in a tweet...

Students began exiting Lockett Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 29, when an alarm sounded throughout the building.

Alarm pulled in Lockett Hall by someone working in building, students evacuated building

By Reveille Staff Report January 29, 2020

Updated 3:45 p.m. The Lockett Hall alarm was set off by someone working in the building, according to LSU Media Relations Director Ernie Ballard. There was no fire or emergencies in the building. Students...

A Tank Proof volunteer teaches a child how to swim.

Just keep swimming: TankProof starts club at LSU, teaches underprivileged children how to swim

By Kimsey Stewart January 28, 2020

The Thomas brothers, Torrence and Thurman, exuded more energy than most 7-year-olds when speaking to students in the Student Union's Red River Room on Jan. 23. The brothers simply couldn't contain their...

The LSU Food Pantry sits in its old location in room 350 on the second floor of the Student Union on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020.

LSU Food Pantry continues to serve LSU students, transitions to bigger campus location

By Taylor Landry January 27, 2020

To some members of the LSU community, getting food to eat may not be an issue. But to others, it can be a challenging aspect of college life. The LSU Food Pantry, which provides supplemental food for students...

Seven LSU military students marched for over 300 miles during the winter break to raise awareness for U.S. veterans.

Seven LSU military students march over 300 miles, raise awareness for U.S. veterans

By Charles Fiske January 27, 2020

Seven LSU military students rucked 323 miles across four states to raise money and awareness for U.S. veterans over the winter break. “The start point was at the military science building here on...

The final floats roll past the cheering crowds at LSU football's national championship parade in Baton Rouge, La. on Jan. 18, 2020.

LSU football named national champions of both football, social media; most online engagement of all NCAA programs

By Catherine Zeilman January 26, 2020

Not only did LSU football crush the competition on the field this season, the team’s social media account dominated the internet. The social media index and measurement platform reported LSU football...

LSU security cameras monitor campus outside of Hatcher Hall on Friday, January 10, 2020.

‘Blatant disregard for student safety:’ Security cameras on campus broken, LSU denies claim

By Katherine Manuel and Lara Nicholson January 26, 2020

A University student who was stalked last semester was told by an LSUPD detective that several security cameras around campus are malfunctioning. The police chief and other University officials denied...

Associate Vice President and Dean of Students Mari Fuentes-Martin 

LSU Associate Vice President, Dean of Students accepts position at Texas A&M – San Antonio

By Katherine Manuel January 26, 2020

Associate Vice President and Dean of Students Mari Fuentes-Martin left the University on Friday after four years at LSU. Assistant to the Dean of Students Arlette Henderson confirmed Fuentes-Martin was...

Graphic provided by Earlisha Whitfield.

Tiger Tradition: LSU alumna earns degree for every year Tigers win national championship

By Lara Nicholson January 25, 2020

Everyone knows one sports fan who has a strange superstition. Some fans have to wear the same clothing for every game. Others have to follow a ritual on game day for when they shower or what they eat. One...

An ant hill grows outside Laville Honors House on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

Smarty pants, smarty ants: LSU students discover common ant problem inside Laville Hall

By Taylor Landry January 25, 2020

LSU has required incoming freshmen to live on campus since fall 2018. However, many Laville Hall residents were unaware that ants get to live in the same dorm free of cost. Since the beginning of last...

Disney

Inside the Disney College Program: students reflect on living, working in “happiest place on earth”

By Marykelly Munster January 25, 2020

Many would call Walt Disney World the "happiest place on earth," but those students who choose to participate in the Disney College Program should prepare themselves for 5 to 7 months of hard work. Disney's...