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Executive editor of The New York Times to speak at LSU

By Staff Reports September 11, 2017

Executive Editor of The New York Times Dean Baquet will be holding a roundtable discussion on journalism at the University on Sept. 22. Baquet is a New Orleans native and began his journalism career at...

Mass communication senior Laryssa Bonacquisti was crowned the 2017 Miss Louisiana on June 24 at the Monroe Civic Center in Monroe, Louisiana. 

Miss Louisiana 2017 Laryssa Bonacquisti finishes in Top 7 at Miss America

By Staff Reports September 11, 2017

Mass communication senior Laryssa Bonacquisti placed in the Top 7 of the Miss America pageant Sunday night. Bonacquisti was named Miss Louisiana 2017 in June, and traveled to Atlantic City, New Jersey,...

LSU fans tailgate before the first home game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at the Parade Ground.

Confirmed stabbing occurs during LSU tailgate on Parade Ground

By Brandon Adam September 9, 2017

A stabbing occurred on the Parade Ground during Saturday's tailgating festivities, LSU Media Relations Director Ernie Ballard confirmed.  The victim, who was not an LSU student, suffered non-life...

LSU faculty watch as 2017 LSU Student Government president Jason Badeaux and 2011 Student Government president Cody Wells, who initiated the plans to renovate the UREC, cut the ribbon at the UREC's Grand Opening Ceremony on Sept. 8, 2017.

UREC showcases newly renovated facilities with ribbon-cutting ceremony and event

By Maria Owens September 8, 2017

The completion of the University Recreation Expansion and Redesign Project was finalized during the UREC’s Grand Opening on Sept. 8. The event began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by free...

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LSU to accept donations for Hurricane Harvey before Chattanooga game

By Staff Reports September 8, 2017

The University announced Friday that it will be collecting items for Hurricane Harvey victims before the LSU-Chattanooga football game on Saturday. The University stated in a press release the items will...

LSU tests their cyber security on Sept. 7, 2017 in the LSU Transformation Technology and Cyber Research Center.

LSU Research Center seeks to bolster energy sector’s cyber security

By Dena Winegeart September 8, 2017

Much of Baton Rouge’s relationship with the energy sector is due, in part, to its close proximity to many of the 19 oil refineries in the state. As this industry continues to be a part of Louisiana’s...

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English class helps local pets get adopted

By Hailey Auglair September 7, 2017

English Professor Laurie Drummond’s class does more than just open textbooks and write essays; they make a difference in the lives of others, one animal at a time. Drummond’s English 2000 class...

LSU graduates rank first in Louisiana for return on investment

LSU graduates rank first in Louisiana for return on investment

By Staff Reports September 7, 2017

The University has recently been ranked as the best in Louisiana and a leader in the SEC in the outcome of return on investment. “LSU has proven to be a place where students can get an exceptional...

SG to introduce hydration stations, elimination of mandatory pat-downs at home games

SG to introduce hydration stations, elimination of mandatory pat-downs at home games

By CJ Carver September 6, 2017

In preparation for the University’s first home football game of the season, LSU Student Government’s new pilot program will provide Hydration Stations on campus for home game tailgating. Weather...

A marketing class awaits for their professor on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, in the Bo Campbell Auditorium.

Professor Bill Wischusen explains how he teaches one of LSU’s largest classes

By Jonathan Verret September 5, 2017

Three times a week, more than 700 students file into the Bo Campbell Auditorium for biology with associate professor Bill Wischusen. They find their professor standing outside the door waiting to greet...

Specimens sit on shelves in the basement of Foster Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017.

New initiative will “teleport” museum specimens from shelves to the Internet

By Hailey Auglair September 5, 2017

A $2.5 million National Science Foundation grant will fund a four-year project to scan 20,000 vertebrate specimens to comprise a free digital encyclopedia available to the public. Associate Professor in...

LSU Encounter officers pose in front of the Student Union on Monday, Sept. 9, 2017.

New student organization aims to serve homeless population through service, interaction

By Mackenzie Treadwell September 5, 2017

One of the University’s newest student organizations is fighting to change the way homeless populations are viewed, one relationship at a time. Encounter, formed in March, seeks to serve Baton Rouge’s...