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LSU Student Government president Stewart Lockett gives his presidential address during LSU's 2018-19 Student Government inauguration on April 4, 2018, near Memorial Tower. Lockett was the first black person in nearly 30 years to be elected as SG president. 

Stewart Lockett breaks trend as LSU’s first black SG president in 28 years

By Matthew Bennett August 28, 2018

It’s been nearly 30 years since the University elected a black Student Government president. Stewart Lockett is the third black SG president since the first black president, Kerry Pourciau, took...

LSU Carol O. Sauer professor of geography Craig E. Colton works in his office in the Howe-Russell Geoscience Complex on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018.

LSU professor highlights problems with Louisiana’s flood preparedness

By Ben Holden August 28, 2018

Heavy rainfall and flooding devastated Louisiana in August 2016, causing 13 deaths and an estimated $8.7 billion in property damage. LSU geography professor Craig Colten believes the state is still not...

Piglets play in a pen at the LSU AgCenter Central Research Station on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018.

Piggin’ Out: LSU AgCenter sees birth of 11 piglets

By Brittney Forbes August 28, 2018

While 5,800 freshmen made LSU their new home this month, so did 11 piglets born to Irma, a pig at the LSU AgCenter Central Research Station.Irma is a 3-year-old female Hampshire cross sow who was acquired...

Christ the King Catholic Church stands just a short walk from the Parade Grounds on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, on LSU's campus.

Unshaken Faith: Christ the King struggles to continue preaching its message amid worldwide child sexual abuse scandals

By Caleb Greene August 28, 2018

The conviction of Louisiana Rev. Gilbert J. Gauthe first publicized the issue of child-sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church in 1985. While a priest in New Iberia and Vermilion Parish, he was accused...

LSU public relations junior Allyson Huval and theatre junior Chase Bell practice aeriel silks as part of the Physical Theatre Club in the Music and Dramatic Arts building on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018.

LSU Physical Theatre club spinning to new heights

By Rachel Mipro August 28, 2018

In the little-known depths of the Music & Dramatic Arts building, open the right door and one may find people spinning around more than 20 feet above the ground, tangled in silk ropes. It’s the...

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LSU Delta Chi fraternity placed on interim suspension, under investigation

By Staff Reports August 27, 2018

The LSU chapter of Delta Chi fraternity was placed on interim suspension Monday, according to a letter sent to the fraternity from Associate Dean of Students and IFC Director Jonathan Sanders. The letter...

Professor of history Gaines M. Foster sits for coffee in the LSU Barnes and Noble on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018.

LSU professor embraces South’s complicated history

By Matthew Bennett August 27, 2018

The American South has a controversial history of polarizing issues, but for LSU history professor Gaines Foster, the South is a part of who he is and what he’s made a living talking about. Foster...

A two-vehicle collision involving University students occurred on the intersection of Nicholson Drive and S. Stadium Drive on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018.

LSU students struck by car pushed onto sidewalk near Nicholson Drive, driver cited

By Staff Reports August 24, 2018

A car struck multiple students standing on the sidewalk as a result of a traffic collision on Nicholson and Skip Bertman drives around 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 24, according to LSU Media Relations Director Ernie...

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LSU Vet professor awarded grant for research on antibiotic-resistant bacteria

By Ben Holden August 23, 2018

LSU Veterinary Professor Yogesh Saini will begin research this month to help fight the growing problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Dr. Saini’s research is funded by the Louisiana Board of Regents,...

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The Science of Style: LSU agriculture senior interns at New York fashion design company

By Brittney Forbes August 23, 2018

Nathan Watson knew from a young age he wanted to be a fashion designer, but he didn’t always know an agriculture degree would take him there. Watson, who is a senior, is pursuing a textiles-based...

The Memorial Tower sits on Dalrymple Drive on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017.

LSU ranked top public university in Louisiana

By Staff Reports August 22, 2018

The University improved its ranking on Forbes America's annual Top Colleges Rankings, raking first among public universities in Louisiana. The University ranked 59th among public universities, up from...

The Daily Reveille archives sit in the basement of Campbell B. Hodges Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018.

The Daily Reveille archives to soon be available online

By Rachel Mipro August 22, 2018

Soon, 130 years of previously inaccessible information will be available for everyone. The Daily Reveille Digitization Initiative is picking up speed almost a year after the project began. The initiative...