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

Crime Briefs: Former EMS worker arrested for sexual battery following incident with student

By Trey Couvillion April 5, 2017

Former EMS worker arrested for sexual battery following incident with student LSUPD spokesperson Lt. Kevin Scott said a former East Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services employee was arrested for sexual...

The Oasis plan rendering

Sammy’s Grill owner partners with real estate broker to build The Oasis

By Hannah Venerella April 5, 2017

The foundation for an oasis off Burbank Drive will be laid on Monday and will be ready for tigers to dip their paws in by fall 2017. Sammy Nagem, the owner of Sammy’s Grill, is partnering with Chris...

The College of Engineering hosts the first annual Bengal Bot Brawl on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, in Patrick F. Taylor Hall.

LSU hosts first annual combat robotics competition

By Trey Couvillion April 5, 2017

Patrick F. Taylor Hall hosted a mechanical spectacle April 4, as four robotic teams battled it out at the University’s first annual Bengal Bot Brawl. The teams, consisting of students from the University’s...

Jessica Aslin court photo

UCFY awards Jessica Aslin LSU Adviser of the Year

By Katherine Roberts April 5, 2017

The University College selected Jessica Aslin as the LSU Adviser of the Year on March 27 at its annual “Celebration of Excellence” Spring Awards. LSU Adviser of the Year is awarded annually...

Memorial Tower offers an alternative study location during finals week.

LSU to be recognized by Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality’s Environmental Leadership Program

By Taylor Delpidio April 4, 2017

Once again, the University is being recognized as a leader in environmental sustainability efforts. On March 22, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality notified the University it will be recognized...

Computer science students serve as code mentors on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at McKinley High School.

Google funds LSU computer science mentor program at McKinley, IgniteCS

By Natalie Anderson April 4, 2017

Google has awarded the University the Google igniteCS grant to fund the Geaux CS program to reach out to local communities and promote enthusiasm for computer science. Anas Mahmoud, faculty adviser for...

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

LSUPD investigating spray-painted threat at Chi Omega house

By Staff Reports April 2, 2017

LSU Media Relations confirmed LSUPD responded to a report of vandalism at the Chi Omega sorority house. The message "Kill em all" was spray painted on the bricks. LSUPD is investigating further.

Some in the Baton Rouge community are concerned about safety on the University's sorority row, particularly in the parking lot behind the sorority houses where an incident occurred in mid-March.

Baton Rouge community concerned after kidnapping incident on sorority row

By Trey Couvillion March 31, 2017

At nighttime near the sorority houses on West Lakeshore Drive, street lights attempt to shed light beneath the University’s stately oak trees. There, along the LSU lakes, thousands of students pass...

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Two University students, BRCC student arrested for burglarizing Tiger Stadium

By Trey Couvillion March 31, 2017

Two University students and one Baton Rouge Community College student were arrested for attempting to steal items inside Tiger Stadium early Friday morning. According to LSUPD spokesperson Lt. Kevin Scott,...

Sociology professor and author Lori Martin talks about her research documenting the financial exploitation of athletes.

LSU sociologist speaks on black athletes, college sports industry

By Ian McCusker, Manship News Service March 31, 2017

Black athletes in America are finding themselves in a form of slavery in college athletic programs, LSU sociologist Lori Martin implies in her book, “Pay to Play:  Race and the Perils of the...

LSU SG Senator Jordan Landry speaks about President Trump’s executive ban on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 in the Capital Chambers located in the LSU Student Union.

SG Senate passes bill for We’re Committed coffee sleeves

By CJ Carver March 30, 2017

In the wake of the March 15 abduction on campus, LSU Student Government senators have proposed a bill to raise awareness of SG’s “We’re Committed” campaign. According to the Rape,...

Assistant Professor LaVonda Brown rests her hand on the robot Darwin on March 29, 2017 in the Electrical Engineering Building.

Electrical engineering professor researches ways to use robotics to improve quality of life

By Katie Gagliano March 30, 2017

Electrical engineering assistant professor LaVonda Brown is bringing a human touch to the field of robotics. Brown, who joined the electrical engineering faculty in January, is researching ways to leverage...