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Trash cans sit in the sun at the Parade Ground on Sept. 20, 2017.

LSU outlines plan to reinstate all Greek activities, lifts ban on chapter meetings

By Evan Saacks October 4, 2017

After suspending all Greek Life activities following the potential hazing death of Maxwell Gruver, the University is taking steps toward returning Greek activities to a new sense of normalcy. The University...

The LSU dining hall, The 5, on Monday Aug. 29, 2016, on LSU Campus. Due to new regulations, LSU residence can now only swipe one guest when entering the hall.

LSU Dining and FYE partner to give students a “Taste of Home”

By CJ Carver October 4, 2017

Students dining in The 5 or the 459 Commons on Thursday will be able to enjoy a “Taste of Home,” stemming from a partnership between LSU Dining and LSU First Year Experience. Director...

Police investigate the death of an LSU student on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2017, at the Phi Delta Theta fraternity house.

LSU Phi Delta Theta faced hazing allegations, interim suspension a year before pledge’s death

By Natalie Anderson October 4, 2017

Less than a year before the potential hazing-related death of University student Maxwell Gruver at the Phi Delta Theta house, the fraternity was placed under a month-long interim suspension following a...

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LSUPD investigation finds death of Maxwell Gruver was result of drinking game

By Evan Saacks October 3, 2017

Warrants obtained from the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court showed the death of Phi Delta Theta pledge Maxwell Gruver was the result of a drinking game referred to by members as "Bible Study." LSUPD investigators...

Kinesiology senior and bodybuilder Victoria Schlumbrecht lifts weights at the UREC on Sept. 25, 2017.

Kinesiology senior, bodybuilder promotes body positivity

By Myia Hambrick October 3, 2017

Victoria Schlumbrecht’s stature may seem intimidating at first, but her sculpted physique was built with years of persistent purpose in mind.The kinesiology senior has her sights set on becoming...

This illustration shows the merger of two black holes and the gravitational waves that ripple outward as the black holes spiral toward each other. The black holes — which represent those detected by LIGO on Dec. 26 — were 14 and eight times the mass of the sun, until they merged, forming a single black hole 21 times the mass of the sun.

LIGO gravitational wave detection wins Nobel Prize, LSU contributes to discovery

By Staff Reports October 3, 2017

The 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded Tuesday, Oct. 3 to leaders of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory for the first detection of gravitational waves, according to a University...

A squad car rests in the LSUPD station parking lot on Wednesday, January 11, 2016.

LSU closes ‘Peeping Tom’ case

By Staff Reports October 3, 2017

LSUPD closed its investigation into a "peeping tom"case after finding the man in question was an LSUPD officer conducting a routine police work according to LSU Media Relations Director Ernie Ballard. A...

LSU elementary education major junior Karla Rendon is the event coordinator for the Hispanic Student Cultural Society and planned the salsa event on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 in the Student Union theater reception room.

LSU Hispanic Student Cultural Society brings together students of all backgrounds, celebrates culture

By Abbie Shull October 3, 2017

Through cultural celebration and community involvement, the Hispanic Student Cultural Society aims to educate students about people of different backgrounds. HSCS is a relatively new organization to the...

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LSU Student Union closes early as a result of water line break

By Staff Reports October 2, 2017

A water line near the LSU Military Science Building broke Monday according to a broadcast email from the Department of Residential Life. The LSU Student Union closed early Monday night as a result of the...

A line of a cars are parked near a wooded area between Ben Hur Road and Gardere Lane on Sept. 29, 2017.

Michael Nickelotte, Jr.’s death ruled suicide by East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner

By Staff Reports October 2, 2017

East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner William "Beau" Clark confirmed the death of Michael Nickelotte, Jr. was a suicide. Clark said Nickelotte, Jr. shot himself in the head. The Louisiana State Police Crime...

The Louisiana State Capitol stands tall on North Third Street on March 19, 2017, in downtown Baton Rouge.

LSU, Governor’s office file breach of contract against BRF

By Dena Winegeart October 1, 2017

The University and Gov. John Bel Edwards have officially filed separate breach of contract notices to the Shreveport-based Biomedical Research Foundation that controls North Louisiana’s safety net...

Tiger fans tailgate outside of Lockett Hall on Sept. 20, 2017.

Tailgate Tales: 17-year tailgate veterans upgrade experience by adding deck to roof of truck

By Alden Ceasar September 30, 2017

MTV’s “Pimp My Ride” has been off the air since 2007, but one 17-year University tailgating veteran has taken inspiration from the show. Darren D’Aubin debuted his luxury stepvan...