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2017 Louisiana Survey shows strong support for criminal justice reform

2017 Louisiana Survey shows strong support for criminal justice reform

By Dena Winegeart April 24, 2017

Louisiana incarcerates people at nearly double the national incarceration rate at 816 people incarcerated per 100,000 residents, putting Louisiana at the top of the list for the highest incarceration rate...

Bike usage increases on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, on campus.

SG senators pass resolution to develop online course for biker safety

By CJ Carver April 24, 2017

With Louisiana ranking No. 2 in cyclist death rates per capita, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a new LSU Student Government resolution aims to tackle students’ lack...

The Overpass Merchant creates a specialty dish of Korean Tuna Tartare for the annual Gourmet in the Garden culinary event on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the AgCenter Botanic Gardens. 

LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens joins Louisiana Culinary Institute for Gourmet in the Garden

By Katherine Roberts April 23, 2017

The LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens collaborated with the Louisiana Culinary Institute for the annual fundraiser Gourmet in the Garden during which participants sampled cuisine and cocktails provided by Baton...

The LSU Museum of Art grows its photography collection in the last several years and opens a new photography exhibition on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

Photography exhibition expands LSU Museum of Art permanent collection

By Katie Gagliano April 21, 2017

A new photography exhibition at the LSU Museum of Art is helping propel the museum’s permanent collection into the 21st century. “Exploring Photography: Works from the Permanent Collection”...

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

TOPS bill deferred by Senate Education Committee

By Katie Gagliano April 20, 2017

A bill requiring TOPS recipients who leave the state within a year of attending or graduation from college to repay half of their TOPS grant was deferred on a 4-2 vote in a Senate Education Committee meeting...

Mass communications freshman Anna Foster reads an original poem at the annual Queer Confessions: A Spectrum Poetry Night on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Highland Coffees.

LGBTQ students gather for annual Queer Confessions Poetry Night

By Katie Gagliano April 20, 2017

LGBTQ University students clustered at tables in the Highland Coffees courtyard Wednesday as peers revealed their hopes, fears and hardships during Spectrum at LSU’s fourth annual Queer Confessions...

Leur

LSU graduate creates first LGBTQ magazine in Baton Rouge

By Hannah Venerella April 20, 2017

A product of a strong creative force constantly developing in Baton Rouge, Leur Magazine is the first LGBTQ arts and culture magazine to hit Louisiana. The idea for Leur Magazine was created by 24-year-old...

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome speaks about racial issues in the Baton Rouge community on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in the Holliday Forum.

Sharon Weston-Broome speaks on bridging racial divide in Baton Rouge

By Lauren Heffker April 19, 2017

Bridging divides has arguably been at the heart of Baton Rouge policy and outreach for much of the past year. Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome stressed the necessity of repairing relationships along...

UREC

Students took on Appalachian Mountains as part of UREC’s Adventure Education

By Katherine Roberts April 19, 2017

The UREC’s Adventure Education took students on a trip of a lifetime as they experienced whitewater rafting, camping, hiking, paddleboarding and rock climbing on a seven-day spring break trip in...

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

Crime Briefs: Two non-students arrested after scamming victim with movie prop money

By Trey Couvillion April 19, 2017

Two non-students arrested after scamming victim with movie prop money  Two non-students were arrested after they scammed a victim into exchanging real money for movie prop money, Scott said. LSUPD...

Students enjoy the beautiful spring weather in their hammocks on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the Quad.

LSU to host Spring Greening Day and Sustainability Expo

By Taylor Delpidio April 18, 2017

Spring cleaning is in full effect, and in that spirit, the University is hosting its 7th annual Spring Greening Day and Sustainability Expo on April 20. From 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., students, faculty and...

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and First Lady Donna Edwards leave a joint session of the Legislature Feb. 17, 2017 amid handshakes following his detailing the state’s fiscal problems and his solutions for solvency.

Gov. John Bel Edwards to give keynote address for May commencement

By William Taylor Potter April 18, 2017

Gov. John Bel Edwards will be delivering the keynote address for the University's 292nd commencement ceremony on May 12 in the PMAC, LSU Media Relations announced Tuesday. “We are pleased to welcome...