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(From left to right) Eddie Rispone, Gov. John Bel Edwards, and Rep. Ralph Abraham all speak during the Gubernatorial debate on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, in the LSU Student Union Theater.

Three Louisiana gubernatorial candidates clash on debate stage at the LSU Student Union on Thursday

The first Louisiana gubernatorial debate was held Thursday at 7 p.m. in the LSU Student Union Theater and featured three candidates: current Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards and his Republican opponents,...

Debate Night

Live Updates: Three Louisiana gubernatorial candidates clash on debate stage Thursday night

By Reveille Staff Report September 19, 2019

Closing Statements: The candidates each had 30 seconds for closing.  Edwards mentioned his reversal of the budget deficit to a surplus. “If we refuse to turn into Washington D.C., I know that...

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

LSU Student Government senator resigns from position

By Reveille Staff Report September 19, 2019

LSU Student Senate accepted the resignation of an LSU graduate student Wednesday at the weekly Senate meeting. Edouard d'Espalungue, 29, resigned from his position in the Student Senate on Wednesday....

Around 150 students gathered to mourn the loss of University student with a vigil outside of Cypress Hall. 

LSU students join to mourn the death of University freshman found dead in Cypress Hall with vigil

By Reveille Staff Report September 19, 2019

Updated Sept. 19, 2:15 p.m.  A University freshman student was found dead in Cypress Hall on Tuesday afternoon. Student Government will host a vigil for the student tonight at 8 p.m. in the Greek...

LSU Student Government holds "an evening of reflection and remembrance" to honor the loss of three students over the past two weeks at the Greek Amphitheater on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019.

Three recent University student deaths bring the LSU community together in prayer, solidarity

By Bailey Chauvin September 19, 2019

Three University student deaths in less than two weeks have rocked the LSU community. A University freshman was found dead on Tuesday in Cypress Hall when LSUPD responded to a call around 3:50 p.m. The...

FILE - In this June 6, 2019 file photo, Louisiana's Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards smiles as he describes the end of a legislative session in 2019 that saw his teacher pay raise and education spending plans win final passage. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte, File)

What to expect during tonight’s first gubernatorial debate

By Reveille Staff Report September 19, 2019

LSU's Manship School of Communication and Nextstar Media Group host the first debate of Louisiana's governor's race Thursday at 7 p.m. in the LSU Student Union. The candidates include current Democratic...

Students wait in line at the LSU Testing Center at Himes Hall on Sept. 19.

Line to Himes Hall testing center stretches across Quad Thursday afternoon

By Reveille Staff Report September 19, 2019

Lines to the LSU Testing Center stretched across the LSU's main quad Thursday afternoon as dozens of University students attempted to take exams in Himes Hall.  The LSU Testing Center offers computer-based...

Local ducks hangout by University Lake at Milford Wampold Memorial Park on Sunday, September 23, 2018.

LSU lakes provide place for stress-relieving exercise, but safety concerns worry students

By Julia-Claire Evans September 18, 2019

The LSU lakes can be a soothing place for walking, running, biking or simply enjoying nature, but some students wonder if the lakes are safe.  LSU Chief of Police Bart Thompson said one of LSUPD’s...

Books sit on shelves in Troy H. Middleton Library on Thursday, March 7, 2019.

Check it out: over 100,000 reported visits to Middleton in a month, but less than 4,000 books checked out

By Gunnar Viator September 18, 2019

You can judge a book by its cover. At least that’s the case in Middleton Library, where reports have shown only 3,449 items were checked out in a month with over 104,000 visits to the library. According...

LSU alumni and Academy Award and Emmy winning composer Bill Conti returned to LSU to conduct the LSU Symphony Orchestra on Tuesday evening.

An Evening at The Movies: LSU alumni Bill Conti returns to conduct the LSU Symphony Orchestra

By Perla Rodriguez September 18, 2019

Academy Award and three-time Emmy winning composer and conductor Bill Conti made his way back to Baton Rouge on Tuesday to conduct the LSU Symphony Orchestra in an entrancing concert packed with movie...

Crime Tape

LSU student dies after being taken off life support Tuesday evening after skateboarding accident Sunday

By Reveille Staff Report September 18, 2019

Gilgamesh Homan, an LSU student who fell off his skateboard and suffered a head injury, died at 8:10 p.m. Tuesday night after being taken off of life support.  Homan had remained on life support since...

Education leaders, including LSU President F. King Alexander, launched the Capital Area Promise in 2018.

LSU, other education leaders provide updates on the Capital Area Promise initiative

By Reveille Staff Report September 18, 2019

Education leaders of Baton Rouge gave updates today at 9:30 a.m. on the Capital Area Promise.  Capital Area Promise is a joint initiative launched in 2018 that aims to develop college and career pathways...