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Pre-med freshman Cassie Rammidi and industrial engineering freshman Ben Haynie respond to the cancellation of classes near the Parade Ground on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017.

Tiger Trails, UREC to reopen at 6 p.m. for students

By Abbie Shull August 30, 2017

The University announced the cancellation of Wednesday classes for students late Tuesday night in anticipation of inclement weather from Tropical Storm Harvey. “I was [surprised classes were cancelled],...

Gov. John Bel Edwards delivered remarks to thousands of students from throughout Louisiana Wednesday on the Capitol steps during a rally for higher education.

Gov. John Bel Edwards encourages Louisiana to “be vigilant” during Tropical Storm Harvey

By Natalie Anderson August 30, 2017

Gov. John Bel Edwards encouraged Louisiana citizens to “be vigilant” during the uncertainty of Tropical Storm Harvey during a press briefing Aug. 30. He said the southwest region of the state...

LSU Student Government meets on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 in the Capital Chambers located in the LSU Student Union.

LSU SG to vote on new Honors College Council, preps for medical amnesty policy

By CJ Carver August 30, 2017

Into the second week of the semester, LSU Student Government prepares to carry out two initiatives, bringing new opportunities to the University’s campus. The first of these initiatives is disbanding...

8-29-17 Rainy Day

LSU cancels class as Tropical Storm Harvey approaches

By Staff Reports August 29, 2017

The University announced its decision to cancel classes for Wednesday as Tropical Storm Harvey moved closer to making landfall near the Lake Charles area Tuesday night. Several other colleges and universities —...

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

LSU President F. King Alexander says any money saved from previous TOPS cuts should be used for higher education

By CJ Carver August 29, 2017

After semesters of uncertainty for the future of the TOPS program, a clear solution was made over the summer by the Louisiana State Legislature to fully fund the program.In 2016, an advance budget...

Statistics on seconds spent reading on different mediums derives from research gathered by Assistant Professor of Mass Communication Kathleen Searles and Associate Professor of Communication at Texas A&M Johanna Dunaway.

News Consumption Study shows mobile users at a disadvantage

By Hailey Auglair August 29, 2017

Assistant Professor of Mass Communication Kathleen Searles and Associate Professor of Communication at Texas A&M Johanna Dunaway recently conducted an investigation on the effects of consuming news...

J Cameron Thrash

LSU microbiologist awarded one of 10 National Academies of Science Fellowships

By Hailey Auglair August 28, 2017

The National Academies of Sciences awarded University Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences J. Cameron Thrash one of the 10 Early-Career Research Fellowships. The early-career research fellowship...

Jane Hogan

LSU alumna recognized as Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year

By Jonathan Verret August 26, 2017

LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center graduate Jane Hogan was awarded the Outstanding Young Lawyer Award by the National Association of Counsel for Children July 28 for her advocacy on behalf of children and families...

The LSU Student Union operates during regular hours on Wednesday, March 29, 2017.

LSU Staff Senate begins work on new lactation room

By CJ Carver August 25, 2017

New mothers in the LSU community will now have a private room dedicated to breastfeeding on campus, scheduled to open during the fall 2017 semester. Thanks to a University-wide policy introduced...

LSU AgCenter employee examines mites found on bees on Aug. 22.

LSU AgCenter and the USDA partner for honeybee research

By Hailey Auglair August 25, 2017

The LSU AgCenter has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study the declining honeybee population.Kristen Healy, an assistant professor in the Department of Entomology, emphasized...

Mentalist Sean Bott chooses volunteers in the audience on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 at the Student Union Theater.

Comedic mentalist Sean Bott performs free show for LSU students

By Maria Owens August 25, 2017

Comedic mentalist Sean Bott performed a free show sponsored by the University’s Student Activities Board in the LSU Student Union Theater Aug. 24. "I get to connect with [people] and do some cool...

A panel on racism interacts with the crowd as they answer attendee’s questions in the French House, on Thursday Aug. 24, 2017.

Honors College hosts panel discussion on Charlottesville events and racism

By Dena Winegeart August 24, 2017

In light of the events that unfolded in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Aug. 12, the Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College hosted a panel discussion titled “Why Are We Still Fighting the Civil...