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The newly introduced Mike VII enjoys his new tiger habitat on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.

Strutting around his new habitat, Harvey officially becomes Mike VII

By Staff Reports August 21, 2017

Harvey, the 11-month-old rescue tiger, officially became Mike VII on Monday when he took his steps in the newly-renovated tiger habitat. Mike VII arrived on campus during move-in week for a quarantine...

Manship School of Mass Communication Dean Jerry Ceppos plans to increase his research efforts and push students toward the digital revolution during the new year.

Jerry Ceppos to step down as Dean of Manship School

By Evan Saacks August 18, 2017

UPDATE: LSU Provost Richard Koubek spoke glowingly of Ceppos' tenure as dean. "Under Dean Ceppos' leadership, the Manship School embraced the era of social media, technology and the changing landscape...

LSU welcomes potential Mike VII to campus

LSU welcomes potential Mike VII to campus

By Taylor Delpidio August 16, 2017

As University students move into their new homes on campus for the upcoming semester, they were joined by Harvey, a young tiger who could potentially succeed Mike VI as the official mascot of the University.Harvey...

LSU President F. King Alexander introduces Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in the Holliday Forum.

LSU President announces faculty and staff pay raise

By Staff Reports August 7, 2017

The University will offer a 3 percent faculty and staff pay raise pool to each department, LSU President F. King Alexander announced in a broadcast email to University faculty and staff on Monday. "Though...

Miguel Angel Lopez, 42

LSU Greek community starts GoFundMe for murder victim

By Trey Couvillion August 3, 2017

On July 29, 41-year-old Sara Hernandez was fatally stabbed by her ex-boyfriend, who stayed with her body for hours before authorities arrived at the scene, according to a report by The Advocate. Miguel...

LSU's tiger habitat remains under construction until its estimated completion on Aug. 14.

Possible Mike VII could arrive this month, LSU announces

By Staff Reports August 1, 2017

The University may have a new Mike the Tiger arriving this month, according to a news release. Veterinarian David Baker identified a tiger at a rescue facility in Florida that could become Mike VII. The...

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

New Student Union dining options announced

By Staff Reports July 25, 2017

The LSU Student Union will see the addition of four new dining options for students this fall: Build Pizza by Design, Create Chop'd & Wrap'd, Redstick EATS and The Big Squeezy, according to a news...

Jake Esselstyn

LSU researcher discovers new species of rat in Indonesia

By Katherine Roberts July 24, 2017

A new species has been discovered halfway across the world with the help of a University professor.Biological sciences assistant professor Jake Esselstyn and his research team discovered a new species...

Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie announces resignation

Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie announces resignation

By Staff Reports July 24, 2017

Baton Rouge Police Department Chief Carl Dabadie is retiring, city Mayor-President Sharon Weston-Broome confirmed in a press conference Monday morning. "Chief Dabadie is an honorable man and I will...

Student Government issues annual legislative report card

Student Government issues annual legislative report card

By Brandon Adam July 19, 2017

LSU Student Government released its annual Higher Education Report Card July 17. The report card grades state legislators on how they voted for or against bills involving higher education. The decision...

Baton Rouge couple serves local community by sharing water with a message

Baton Rouge couple serves local community by sharing water with a message

By Myia Hambrick July 17, 2017

On a hot, humid Saturday morning, you can usually find 35-year-old Jason Collier and his wife, Molly, at the LSU Lakes camped out near Morning Glory Avenue with an ice chest and a poster labeled "free...

Full-time student fees increase $270 for fall semester, continuing recent trend

Full-time student fees increase $270 for fall semester, continuing recent trend

By JBriaan Johnson July 17, 2017

Undergraduate students may notice their fall fee bills have increased since last semester — a continuing trend at the University.The LSU Board of Supervisors approved a 5 percent fee hike for flagship...