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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 9, 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...

The LSU Student Health Center on 56 Infirmary Drive, Baton Rouge on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020.

LSU cancels spring break trip to China, requires self-quarantine

By Jacob Mathews March 8, 2020

The University cancelled a spring break trip to China because of the coronavirus outbreak, according to University officials. University students studying in Italy and China also returned from their trips...

LSU Political Science Junior Hayden Robert and her prospective Presidential candidate, LSU Sports Administration Junior Desh Gaskins, stand next to each other and smile on Thursday, March 5, 2020, after an interview regarding their Student Government Presidential Campaign outside of Pleasant Hall.

LSU SG Campaign Series: Gaskins, Robert running as independent candidates, focused on authenticity

By Joanna Clark March 8, 2020

LSU Student Government presidential candidate Desh Gaskins and vice presidential candidate Hayden Robert are running independently on a platform of diversity, equality, sustainability and health and wellness.  If...

Mi’Kel Granville and Sophia Pollman are running on the "Envison" ticket and aim to be agents for change.

LSU SG Campaign Series: ‘Envision’ campaign aims to be agents for change on campus

By Joanna Clark March 8, 2020

LSU Student Government presidential candidate Mi’Kel Granville and vice presidential candidate Sophia Pollman are running on the "Envison" ticket and aim to be agents for change. Broadcast journalism...

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

LSU SG Campaign Series: ‘Reach’ campaign aims to reach out to every student

By Joanna Clark March 8, 2020

LSU Student Government presidential candidate Stone Cox and vice presidential candidate Hannah Barrios are running on the "Reach" ticket on a platform of sustainability, accessibility, inclusivity...

South Hall sits in the Residential College Complex on LSU's Campus on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.

LSU to restrict upperclassmen from living in residence halls

By Caitie Zeilman March 8, 2020

Upperclassmen will no longer have the option to live in traditional residence halls, according to LSU Residential Life. The decision was made to accommodate new University requirements for first-year students,...

LSU Libraries Special Collections hosts a botanical exhibition with work done by Margaret Stones on Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2020 in Hill Memorial Library.

LSU Libraries Special Collections displays Margaret Stones’ Louisiana botanical art in Hill Memorial Library

By Jacob Mathews March 7, 2020

LSU Libraries Special Collections has internationally renowned artist Margaret Stones' work displayed in Hill Memorial Library. Australian native Margaret Stones was born in 1920 and is known as one the...