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Rev. Betty Claiborne (seated) leads a prayer vigil with other community leaders at Gus Young Park swimming pool in response to the closing of the pool on June 16, 2015.

Rev. Betty Claiborne, Baton Rouge civil rights leader, dies at 77

By Kimsey Stewart January 15, 2020

Rev. Betty Claiborne, a beloved Baton Rouge civil rights leader, died Saturday, Jan. 11 at the age of 77.  Claiborne started her civil rights activism when she was a 20-year-old college student. Along...

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks at his election night watch party in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Report: Governor John Bel Edwards sworn in for a second term

By Melinda Deslatte January 15, 2020

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Urging the state to “reject the partisan rancor and dysfunction that plagues Washington,” Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards began his second term Monday without...

LSU Student Union

Trip down memory lane: LSU Student Union celebrates 56 years as campus resource

By Amber Buettner January 14, 2020

It’s a place at the heart of campus most students visit once a day, if not more. It’s where students eat, study, hang out and possibly nap. The Student Union is a vital place for LSU students...

Confetti goes off on Monday, January 13, 2020 after LSU's 42-25 win against Clemson at the National Championship in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Parade to celebrate Tigers’ national championship win scheduled for Saturday

By Reveille Staff Report January 14, 2020

Updated Jan. 15, 6:30 p.m.  LSU announced plans to hold a parade for the Tigers this Saturday in celebration of Monday's national championship win. There will be an 11 a.m. parade route on the University's...

Tom Hawks, an Iowan retiree and navy veteran, stands up to ask a question to Cory Booker during his rally at Adam’s Street Espresso Cafe in Creston, Iowa on Jan. 1, 2020.

Iowa the Tiger: Manship students participate in Iowa caucus program, report on candidates’ campaigns

By Katherine Manuel and Caleb Greene January 12, 2020

Over 25 LSU students traveled across the state of Iowa over the winter intersession to participate in the Manship School of Mass Communication’s Iowa of the Tiger Program. This is the fourth year...

Rock climbing is available for UREC members on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017.

LSU UREC to host climbing league, registration continues through Jan. 29

By Jacob Mathews January 12, 2020

LSU’s UREC is hosting a climbing league, with registration from Jan. 13-29. The league can be used as a tool for University climbers to not only get better at their craft but also to compete with...

An LSU fan cheers during the Tigers' 37-10 victory over Georgia on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Mercedes Benz Stadium.

‘The right decision’: LSU cancels Monday, Tuesday classes for national championship

By Marykelly Munster January 12, 2020

The LSU Board of Supervisors cancelled classes on Monday and Tuesday, unanimously voting to postpone the start of the spring semester two days to allow for students’ travel to the National Championship...

Landolt Astronomical Observatory in Nicholson Hall 

LSU scientists predict historic new explosion of luminous star

By Jacob Mathews January 11, 2020

Researchers from the Department of Physics and Astronomy predict the explosion of a luminous star, which will become the brightest in the night sky by the end of the century. Professor Emeritus Bradley...

An empty classroom in Allen Hall on Thursday, March 1, 2018. 

LSU Board of Supervisors offically cancels classes on Monday, Tuesday; University will remain open

By Reveille Digital Staff Report January 10, 2020

The LSU Board of Supervisors officially cancelled classes on Monday and Tuesday for the national championship game after a measure was unanimously approved during Friday's monthly meeting in Alexandria....

The LSU Student Union sits on 310 LSU Student Union on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.

LSU Board of Supervisors expected to cancel classes on Monday, Tuesday, reports say

By Reveille Staff Report January 10, 2020

The LSU Board of Supervisors is expected to cancel classes on Monday and Tuesday for the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, according to various sources. The board reached its decision...

Melaynie Williams, 39, was arrested by LSUPD on Thursday, Jan. 9, for cyberstalking. 

Report: LSUPD arrests LSU online student for alleged cyberstalking

By Reveille Staff Report January 9, 2020

LSUPD arrested an LSU online student for cyberstalking on Thursday. Melaynie Williams, 39, allegedly began sending inappropriate emails using her LSU email address on Dec. 4. The messages began to threaten...

Nicholson Gateway Apartments sit between West Chimes Street and Skip Bertman Drive on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018.

Skip Bertman Dr. road work to begin Monday, continue throughout semester

By Reveille Staff Report January 9, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will start road repairs on Skip Bertman Drive on Monday, Jan. 13. The road will not completely shut down, but intermittent lane closures could...