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‘LSU Dogspotting GroupMe’ nearing 2000 members

By Brittney Forbes November 6, 2018

University students can use GroupMe for reasons beyond asking for help on homework or texting friends. There is a GroupMe residing on campus for dog-lovers, too. The “LSU DogSpotting GroupMe”...

The LSU Tiger Girls Dance Team hypes up the crowd during the Tigers' 79-78 win against Alabama on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, in the PMAC.

Meet the ‘Halfletes:’ LSU Spirit Squad plays special role in the world of LSU sports

By Sheridan Wall November 6, 2018

The LSU Spirit Squad, composed of the cheerleaders, Tiger Girls and Team Mike, have an ambiguous athletic identity — what some call “halfletes.” Technically, the University considers...

Blair Imani (left) and Monique Le (right) sign copies of "Modern HERstory."

LSU Alumna’s book highlights women, non-binary people

By Bailey Chauvin November 6, 2018

LSU alumna Blair Imani published her first book, "Modern HERstory," on Oct. 15. Modern HERstory describes 70 women and non-binary people who changed the world. The book includes illustrations...

LSU hosts Kick Off LSU, a day-long open house for high school seniors and juniors, as well as their parents or guardians on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, at LSU Campus.

Mounting pressures cast doubt on LSU’s holistic admissions

By Caleb Greene November 6, 2018

Pressure is mounting for LSU President F. King Alexander’s “holistic” admissions.In the public debate over the University’s more flexible admissions policy, the Louisiana Board...

Student Government and Facility Services make plans to build tables commemorating are putting tables in the grove that is a memorial to fallen WWI soldiers.

LSU to rededicate Memorial Oak Grove on Veteran’s Day

By Bailey Chauvin November 6, 2018

The University will rededicate Memorial Oak Grove on Nov. 11 to the 30 LSU students and alumni who fought and died in World War I. Nov. 11 marks the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day.The re-dedication...

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

LSU SG potentially launching two-year program for disabled students

By Anna Jones November 6, 2018

The University may soon kickstart a new two-year program for students with special needs. The goal is to provide special needs students with the college experience while also teaching them useful life...

LSU President F. King Alexander speaks to the Baton Rouge Press Club in the Belle of Baton Rouge Casino & Hotel on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018.

LSU President, Louisiana Board of Regents meet to discuss controversial admissions policies

By Caleb Greene November 5, 2018

While students attended classes Monday morning, LSU President F. King Alexander met with the Louisiana Board of Regents’ leadership to discuss admissions policies and the University’s role...

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LSU Board of Supervisors approves SG proposal for $2 Student Media fee cut

By Sheridan Wall November 2, 2018

The LSU Board of Supervisors on Friday unanimously approved a cut in the student fees paid to Student Media, resulting in a $1 decrease in the fall and $1 decrease in the spring on students' fee bills.The...

LSU students protest outside of Christ the King Catholic Church on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018.

Spectrum at LSU holds protest against speaker at Christ the King

By Rachel Mipro November 1, 2018

Across from Christ the King Catholic Church, sign-waving protesters made their presence known. On Oct. 30, Spectrum, the University’s LGBTQ+ organization, organized a protest against...

Scarcity of emergency call boxes on LSU's campus is a topic of discussion regarding campus safety.

Disappearance of the campus call boxes

By Bailey Chauvin October 31, 2018

Universities across the country have installed call boxes on campus for reporting crimes or unsafe situations. However, LSU does not have many call boxes still in use. The University once had call boxes...

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Athletic personnel dominate LSU’s highest salaries

By Caleb Greene October 30, 2018

Athletic coaches dominate the list of the University’s highest paid employees with nine of the 10 highest budgeted salaries. In addition to football coach Ed Orgeron’s $500,000 salary, six...

The LSU Barnes and Nobles sits on 2 Union Square, Baton Rouge on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018.

Students hope to implement change to LSU’s textbook prices

By Taylor Bourgeois October 30, 2018

“Textbook Tyranny,” a 12-page document created by mass communication seniors Logan Cooney, Emma Espenan, Courtney Reeder and Jordan Riggs, hopes to inform students and administrators...