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LSU President F. King Alexander speaks with task force members during the final Greek Life Task Force meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, in the LSU Foundation Center for Philanthropy.

New changes to LSU Greek Life includes new Oversight Committee on Greek Life

By Evan Saacks July 16, 2018

Ten months after the death of LSU freshman Maxwell Gruver, comprehensive changes to LSU Greek Life are taking hold. The President's Greek Life Implementation Committee has released its report after carrying...

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is an organization dedicated to stopping drunk driving, supporting the victims of this violent crime and preventing underage drinking.

Louisiana searches for solution to drunk driving epidemic

By Haylee Eldridge July 13, 2018

Watching his 5-year-old son play basketball was what Jeremy Scott McGuire most looked forward to when returning home from a business trip in Miami. “He was like the manliest guy, but he was also...

LSU's Parade Ground sits nearly bare on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 due to the recent tailgating policies.

LSU hopes to begin new era of Greek Life with new policies

By Abbie Shull July 11, 2018

In just over a month, incoming freshmen will have the opportunity to join LSU Greek Life through IFC and PHC recruitment. New members might not notice the slight changes to the Greek Life system, but there’s...

Remembering Howard Arceneaux

By Staff Reports July 10, 2018

On July 5, former LSU adjunct professor and Reveille and Gumbo adviser Howard Arceneaux lost a short battle with cancer. Arceneaux worked with LSU Student Media from 1998 to 2005. During his tenure, The...

Man with checkbook and paperwork

LSU and Southern University increasing student fees

By Courtesy: KTBS July 6, 2018

Students at some Louisiana universities will have to dig deeper into their pockets this coming fall. Southern University is raising fees on students by hundreds of dollars a semester, starting next month,...

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Louisiana fares poorly in jobs climate ranking

By By Dave Lemery, Watchdog.org July 2, 2018

If you’re unemployed and having a hard time finding work in Louisiana, it’s possible that the problem isn’t you. According to a recent study, the state has one of the worst job environments...

Loyola University of New Orleans students and alumni counter-protest the Westboro Baptist Church on Loyola's campus on June 28, 2018.

Westboro Baptist Church travels to New Orleans to protest city’s ‘miserable, disobedient, rebellious’ ways

By Luke Jeanfreau June 28, 2018

Hurricane Katrina devastated the city of New Orleans when it occurred in 2005. Though the city has mostly recovered, many still feel the effects of the storm over a decade later. Despite the great hardship...

Nicholson Gateway construction continues through the summer on on Nicholson Drive on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.

Construction of Nicholson Gateway apartments nears completion

By Brittney Forbes June 27, 2018

For several months now, construction crews have made their living on Nicholson Drive, on the west side of the University’s campus. LSU Residential Life is nearing the end of construction on Nicholson...

LSU Department of Chemistry Professor Graça Vicente received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring

LSU chemistry professor, Office of Strategic Initiatives awarded Presidential Award for Excellence

By Abbie Shull June 26, 2018

LSU Department of Chemistry professor Graça Vicente, along with the LSU Office of Strategic Initiatives will be given the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering...

A bridge and road on Aug. 13, 2016 as they are overcome by rising water levels in Ascension Parish.

LSU professor studies hurricanes, floods to predict future storm surges

By Brittney Forbes June 26, 2018

The University, as well as the rest of Louisiana, has undergone its share of bad weather. Hurricanes and flooding have had disastrous effects on South Louisiana and the entire Gulf Region. LSU Civil and...

Senate President John Alario, R-Westwego, presided over a 33-6 vote on Sunday to approve a sales tax compromise between Gov. John Bel Edwards and the House.

New tax bill marks end of Louisiana’s third special session of year, seventh of Gov. Edwards’ tenure

By Paul Braun and Drew White June 26, 2018

In a 33-6 vote Sunday, the Senate sent a sales tax bill to Gov. John Bel Edwards that could end the financial instability that has dominated discussions at the Capitol and led to seven special sessions...

Rep. Paula Davis, R-Baton Rouge, a first-term legislator, presented the compromise bill that resolved a battle in the House over renewing part of a cent of state sales tax.

Louisiana House approves sales tax renewal to narrowly avoid cuts to TOPS, higher education

The House erupted into cheers Friday after voting 74-24 to renew 0.45 percent of an expiring penny of sales tax until 2025, breaking a huge logjam and reaching a compromise with Gov. John Bel Edwards after...