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Two-time LSU alumnus, Shreveport native Mike Johnson is elected as U.S. House Speaker

By Oliver Butcher, News Editor October 25, 2023

Newly-elected U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson is not just the first from Louisiana to hold the position but also the first LSU alumnus.  Johnson, who represents Louisiana's fourth congressional...

Mike Johnson

Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson becomes speaker of U.S. House

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans chose Rep. Mike Johnson as their latest nominee for House speaker late Tuesday, hours after an earlier pick, Rep. Tom Emmer, abruptly withdrew in the face of opposition...

A Dangerous Handful: Electronic Cigarettes are becoming more accessible for Baton Rouge children with the opening of new vape shops

By Patricia Caputo, Sports Reporter October 25, 2023

An electronic cigarette is so small it can fit in the palm of a hand. Despite their size, e-cigarettes can harm learning and attention control in children. “We are working really hard to make the...

Louisiana Gov.-elect Jeff Landry answers questions on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, during a press conference in Lafayette, La.

Breaking with tradition, Gov.-elect Jeff Landry will not host transition team at LSU

By Reveille Staff Report October 25, 2023

Gov.-elect Jeff Landry said Wednesday he would host his transition team at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, not LSU, as years of past incomers have done.  "We are going to be doing things...

Concessions for the Baton Rouge state fair sit Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, at the Airline Hwy. Park/Fairgrounds on 16072 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, La.

Greater Baton Rouge State Fair to make annual return on Thursday: ‘something for everybody’

By John Buzbee October 24, 2023

The Greater Baton Rouge State Fair will make its annual return to BREC’s Airline Highway Fairgrounds Thursday evening. The state fair will run 11 days— Oct. 26 through Sunday, Nov. 5, and tickets...

The remains of the Kappa Kappa Gamma pomping sign as can be seen from the road.

Kappa Kappa Gamma’s pomping sign wrecked, taken after social media rebuke

By Madison Maronge October 24, 2023

LSU’s chapter of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority has had its pomping board wrecked, with the parts representing national champions Paul Skenes and Angel Reese reportedly taken Sunday. Pomping is when...

Motorcycles sit in their designated parking area Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, near Coates Hall.

Bike or hike: Some find two-wheeled solution to parking woes; others have safety concerns

By Connor Reinwald October 23, 2023

Parking lots close to LSU’s central campus are often congested during peak hours, but no matter the time of day, motorcycle parking near the heart of LSU remains clear and free. Could switching...

LSU's Homecoming King and Queen Brooks Belanger and Juliette Leray pose for a picture on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, during LSU's game against Army in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

2023 Homecoming king and queen announced at LSU vs. Army halftime

By John Buzbee October 21, 2023

The votes are in: the LSU student body has decided the university's 2023 homecoming king and queen. After a week of events and festivities, the royals were announced Saturday evening during halftime of...

LSU President William Tate IV, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and others cut the ribbon at the opening of the LSU and LONI Security Operations Center.

New cybersecurity operations facility at LSU opens doors, furthering state, university goals

By John Buzbee October 20, 2023

A new cybersecurity training and security facility based on LSU’s Baton Rouge campus opened Thursday, complete with a ribbon cutting by Gov. John Bel Edwards and LSU President William Tate IV.LSU,...

LSU student government senate members hold a meeting Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, in the Capital Chambers room in the LSU Student Union.

Student Senate proposes motions honoring Robert Mann, increasing SG association fee and more

By Tyler Lauland October 20, 2023

An LSU student senator introduced a resolution Wednesday thanking a professor for his years at the university after he announced he was stepping down after Jeff Landry's election as governor.Sen. “Corbitt”...

The newly-opened William A. Brookshire Military and Veterans Student Center rests on Veterans drive near Barnes and Noble LSU on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018.

How LSU helps veterans adapt to college life

By Marty Sullivan, Deputy Sports Editor October 18, 2023

Entering college as a veteran isn't easy, so LSU’s William A. Brookshire Military and Veterans Student Center has been working to help students with a military background take advantage of the benefits...

Hispanic flags hang from the ceiling on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Broussard Hall in Baton Rouge, La.

North and Broussard Halls celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

By Sarah Walton October 17, 2023

The North and Broussard Hall Community Council held its first event of the year on Oct. 12: a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month held in Broussard Hall.  Hispanic Heritage Month started Sept....