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LSU Earth Scan Laboratory Director Dr. Nan Walker discusses her work on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, in the Earth Scan Laboratory.

Lean, mean, satellite data collecting machine: LSU Earth Scan lab provides vital weather research tool

By Perla Rodriguez September 9, 2019

The LSU Earth Scan Lab serves as the University's satellite data receiving facility and image processing lab, come rain or shine. The Earth Scan Lab was founded by the late Oscar K. Huh in 1988 in collaboration...

LSU statement via twitter 10.2018

From 1961 to now: A timeline of reported racist incidents within the LSU community

There have been numerous instances over the past 57 years of racially-charged statements by students and faculty. The Reveille digital staff searched our records and the Internet to compile this timeline. October...

Female enrollment at the University has risen by almost 2000 students from 2008 to 2018.

Women on the rise: LSU female enrollment shows signs of steady increase for last 14 years

By Ana Block September 9, 2019

If you asked the average student to guess if LSU is a male or female dominated campus, many would incorrectly assume the answer is male. There have consistently been more female students at the University...

Tureaud Hall

University’s unfair treatment of A.P. Tureaud Jr. revisted after LSU alumna sends 66-year-old letter to the editor

By Perla Rodriguez September 9, 2019

In September 1953, Alexander Pierre Tureaud Jr., known as “A.P.,” began his college career at LSU as the first black undergraduate student. Meanwhile, Clare Coss was traveling from New York,...

LSU students demand action after experiencing racial slurs at Death Valley

LSU students demand action after experiencing racial slurs at Death Valley

By Perla Rodriguez September 8, 2019

While most students were enjoying the LSU football team’s victory over the Georgia Southern Eagles on Saturday, a group of University freshmen were having racially-charged comments volleyed at them. Biology...

Crime Tape

Report: LSU graduate student shot in Baton Rouge gas station robbery

By Reveille Staff Report September 7, 2019

A LSU graduate student was shot Saturday morning during a robbery of Mr. Lucky's Valero Gas Station on Airline Highway, according to an East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office press release. The armed perpetrator...

LSU students use Gate 7 to enter Tiger Stadium on game days on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019.

LSU students express frustration with new downloadable football ticket system

By Ana Block September 6, 2019

If you attended the LSU-Georgia Southern game on Aug. 31, you might have noticed a traffic jam while entering the stadium. Sure, the first home game always draws a large crowd and provides a few kinks...

The LSU UREC's adventure education program offers free clinics for LSU students in various outdoor activities. 

UREC, others offer LSU students great opportunities to experience the outdoors

By Raymond Constantino September 6, 2019

Baton Rouge has never been known as a haven of great outdoor recreation. But with a little driving, and several enthusiastic groups on or around campus working to provide equipment and opportunities, LSU...

Members of the LSU community participate in the Sept. 6 ribbon cutting at Middleton Library.

Renovations to Middleton Library excite students, LSU Libraries staff

By Julia-Claire Evans September 6, 2019

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Sept. 6 for the new first floor renovations in Troy H. Middleton Library that were completed over the summer. The renovations include new chairs, desks, couches, booths,...

An LSU Tiger Trails bus waits for students to board at Lockett Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019.

Tracking down Tiger Trails: some LSU freshmen express confusion about TransLoc Rider app

By Julia-Claire Evans September 6, 2019

With the start of a new school year comes new students who haven’t learned their way around campus yet. TransLoc Rider, the app used to navigate Tiger Trails, can be one large obstacle for freshmen. “I...

LSU College of Coast and Environment

LSU College of the Coast and Environment boasts small student-professor ratio

By Anna Jones September 6, 2019

Attending a university with over 31,000 students inspires many to seek more individualized opportunities. Some may find their place in athletics, Greek life or recreational clubs, but others discover a...

Former Louisiana governor Kathleen Blanco speaks on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 during the panel meeting for PAISA Day in the LSU Business Education Complex.

Late Governor Blanco’s loss felt across Louisiana higher education institutions

By Kimsey Stewart September 6, 2019

Nearly two years after announcing her diagnosis of cancer Kathleen Blanco, former Govenor, passed away on Aug. 18. Blanco was a revolutionary figure in Louisiana politics, and her loss will be felt throughout...