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Domestic abuse bill clears Senate in second attempt, protecting same-sex couples

By Matt Houston May 31, 2017

The Senate Tuesday evening passed a pair of measures that provide dating partners, including those in same sex relationships, the same protection in domestic abuse cases as spouses are afforded. House...

Sen. Troy Carter, D-New Orleans, looks on as his bill to raise the minimum wage is debated during Wednesday’s Senate Committee on Finance hearing. 

Minimum wage bill killed in Senate committee

By Matt Houston May 26, 2017

The Senate Finance Committee, buttressed by challenged warnings that any mandated increase would cost jobs, killed, 7-3, a bill that would have raised the state’s minimum wage from the federal minimum...

Students and community members gathered at the  LSU Memorial Tower Monday, July 11, 2016, for a Unity Prayer following the weekend's Alton Sterling protests.

LSU community leaders react to Alton Sterling decision with message of unity

By Lauren Heffker May 4, 2017

University community leaders now find themselves in a similar position to the one they were in last July as they work to maintain a safe environment on campus while keeping channels of public dialogue...

Protesters painted a mural honoring Alton Sterling, Wednesday, July 6, outside the Triple S Food Mart, where Sterling was fatally shot by police officers early Tuesday morning. 

DOJ declines to charge officers in Alton Sterling shooting

By Lauren Heffker May 3, 2017

The two Baton Rouge police officers involved in the shooting death of Alton Sterling last summer will not be charged, according to an official announcement made by the U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday....

LSU greek life posters being displayed at the LSU student union for homecoming week on Monday Sept. 26, 2016, on LSU campus.

Greek organizations recognized for outstanding philanthropic events

By Evan Saacks April 28, 2017

The University’s Greek councils chose three organizations to be recognized for their outstanding achievements in philanthropy for the 2016-17 academic year. Delta Zeta, Kappa Alpha and Zeta Phi Beta...

The "Polymers in Art through the Centuries" Exhibit showcases different works of art, modern and aged, on April 25, 2017, in the Louisiana Art and Science Museum in Downtown Baton Rouge.

Louisiana Art and Science museum curates “Polymers in Art through the Centuries” exhibit with LSU professor

By Katherine Roberts April 28, 2017

Whether it’s an 18th century Charles D’Agar oil painting or a 3-D printed sculpture, science can be found everywhere in art. University chemistry professor John Pojman curated the “Polymers...

Jason Badeaux and Leah Sanders

Newly elected SG president and vice president look forward to new initiatives

By CJ Carver April 27, 2017

The University celebrated inauguration day for LSU Student Government on April 17 with the induction of new the Student Government president and vice president, Jason Badeaux and Leah Sanders, respectively. Following...

Amy Brittain

LSU boasts history of influential commencement speakers

By Dena Winegeart April 27, 2017

As seniors approach their final week of classes, there is likely only one thing on their minds — walking across the stage and receiving their degrees. Before they can do that, however, graduates...

1-10-17 Tiger Stadium Security (copy)

LSU Football ticket surcharge proposed for tiger conservation

By Katie Gagliano April 27, 2017

An LSU Football ticket surcharge proposed in the Faculty Senate could benefit the Tigers’ namesake. Faculty Senate Resolution 17-04, sponsored by professor James Wilkins, the director of the Louisiana...

Squad cars rest in the LSUPD station parking lot on Wednesday, January 11, 2016.

Crime Briefs: LSU student arrested for filing false police report

By Trey Couvillion April 26, 2017

University student arrested for filing false police report LSUPD spokesperson Lt. Kevin Scott said a 19-year-old University student was arrested after he filed a false police report claiming someone hit...

Director of Academic Programs Abroad Harald Leder and mass communication freshman Kate Roy discuss the LSU in Germany program on Oct. 18, 2016 during the Study Abroad Fair in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom in the LSU Student Union.

Studying abroad gives students skills, experience for professional life

By Katherine Roberts April 25, 2017

With over 400 different study abroad programs offered at the University, any student with any major has the chance to study abroad. Academic Programs Abroad Director Harald Leder said the University offers...

Tin Roof Brewing Company offers various custom beers on tap inside their tap room.

Lawmaker proposes bill eliminating university-sponsored beer

By Evan Saacks April 24, 2017

Tin Roof Brewing Company’s Bayou Bengal lager became the officially licensed beer of LSU in late Aug. 2016. It may go down as the first and last beer ever licensed by the University. Rep. Cedric...