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Gov. John Bel Edwards, who is term-limited, gave his final State of the State address Monday, April 10, 2023, highlighting some of his victories as governor.

Gov. Edwards calls for teacher pay raises amid big surplus in his last legislative session

By Molly Ryan April 10, 2023

BATON ROUGE–Gov. John Bel Edwards joined lawmakers at the start of the regular session Monday to outline his agenda in his final State of the State address and call on lawmakers to give pay raises...

A chemical fire burns at a facility during the aftermath of Hurricane Laura on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, near Lake Charles, La.

U.N. panel issues dire warning on climate change. What does that mean for Louisiana?

By Oliver Butcher April 10, 2023

A United Nations panel released its sixth assessment report on climate change in March, a culmination of years of research and the efforts of hundreds of scientists.The full 85-page report can be read...

Associate professor of rhetoric and cultural studies Ashley Mack smiles in a photo.

What is a confidential supporter? These LSU employees offer private help for sexual assault survivors

By Emily Bracher April 9, 2023

LSU has trained faculty and staff that act as confidential supporters for survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment and power-based violence.  Unlike other university employees who are required...

Students perform a traditional Lebanese dance during the International Fusion performance Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the LSU Student Union Theatre in Baton Rouge, La.

International fusion event celebrates cultures on campus: ‘You can meet people from all over the world’

By Lizzie Falcetti April 9, 2023

The International Student Association hosted an International Fusion event in the Student Union Theater on Thursday to promote diversity and understanding of all cultures at LSU through artistic performances. The...

Gubernatorial hopefuls Hunter Lundy, Richard Nelson, Shawn Wilson, John Schroder and Stephen Waguespack detail their higher education views.

Louisiana governor hopefuls talk tenure, student retention and more on higher education

By Piper Hutchinson April 9, 2023

Note: Click here to read the Louisiana Illuminator's original reporting. Stephen Waguespack thinks it’s time for the woke era of higher education to come to an end. Waguespack, a Republican candidate...

LSU student government members celebrate Innovate's win Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at the LSU Student Union in Baton Rouge, La.

Innovate becomes LSU’s first all-female presidential administration, pending verification

By Corbin Ross April 5, 2023

The Innovate ticket has captured enough votes to become the first female duo to gain executive office in Student Government history.The SG election commission unofficially announced the SG president election...

LSU Student Government Innovate presidential candidate Anna Cate Strong awaits her question Monday, March 27, 2023, in the Holiday Forum during the SG debate in the Journalism Building on LSU’s campus in Baton Rouge, La.

Innovate ticket wins Student Government presidential election; verification pending court cases

By Claire Sullivan April 5, 2023

The Student Government election commission announced Wednesday that the Innovate ticket has won the SG presidential election. Anna Cate Strong, a political science and screen arts junior, and Gigi...

A student walks across the Quad in front of Atkinson Hall Monday, March 27, 2023, on LSU's campus.

Louisiana heat brings the age-old question: How do you find good shorts?

By Cross Harris April 5, 2023

Spring has come to Louisiana and brought with it Louisiana heat. Yes, that’s right—the phenomenon known colloquially as "swamp ass" has returned to a pair of pants near you. And as temperatures...

Miss LSU 2023 semi-finalists stand on stage Sunday, March 26, 2023, during the pageant in the LSU Student Union Theater in Baton Rouge, La.

Meet Miss LSU 2023: ‘Pageant girls are far from just being a pretty face’

By Lizzie Falcetti April 5, 2023

Some may think the Miss LSU title is just about being glamorous and winning a crown. To those who compete, it’s about hard work and discipline.  Ivy Robichaux, a junior mass communications major...

LSU Interim Vice President and Executive Vice Provost Matt Lee speaks Wednesday, April 20, 2022, during the annual LSU Day at the Capitol at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge, La.

Matt Lee will remain as LSU’s agriculture college dean, vice president for agriculture

By Claire Sullivan April 4, 2023

Matt Lee, who has served as the interim dean of the College of Agriculture and vice president for agriculture since August 2022, will remain in those offices as the official head, according to a university...

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Merch, ice cream and student journalism: How to support the Reveille during fundraiser week

By Reveille Staff Report April 4, 2023

The Reveille's annual fundraiser is taking place this week until Sunday, April 9. Here's how you can support us.  Purchase a shirt, hat or Reveille cup You can buy a short or long-sleeve t-shirt,...

Sen. Gerald Boudreaux, D-Lafayette, supports the governor’s proposal for a teacher pay raise of at least $2,000 a year.

Louisiana lawmakers at odds over raising spending limit as legislative session nears

By Molly Ryan April 4, 2023

BATON ROUGE—The Legislature convenes Monday for the start of the 2023 session, and lawmakers, blessed with a large budget surplus, are at odds about whether they should raise the state’s spending...