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Former State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson lays out his thoughts on higher education issues on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, at the Union Theater on LSU's campus in Baton Rouge, La.

Louisiana governor hopefuls answer questions on tenure, higher ed priorities and more

Six governor hopefuls took the stage at LSU’s Student Union for a forum Wednesday evening to share their vision for higher education in Louisiana. Before the event, Reveille reporters conducted exclusive...

Clouds reflect off of the window on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in front of the Journalism Building on Field House Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU honors four new inductees for Manship School’s 2023 Hall of Fame

By Tyler Lauland September 13, 2023

The LSU Manship School Hall of Fame welcomed four new members to its 2023 class that will be formally honored at the school’s annual gala on Sept. 21.The Hall of Fame, entering its 47th year, “honors...

Dr. Charles R. Monroe passed away on August 26, 2023. Photo, courtesy of The University of Louisiana Monroe

TOPS author dies at 84

By Sarah Walton September 12, 2023

Dr. Charles R. McDonald, known as the "Father of TOPS," passed away August 26th. Thousands of Louisiana residents have benefited from the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (originally named the Tuition...

A student ties his shoe, getting ready for the 9/11 memorial stair climb in Tiger Stadium, Sept. 11, 2023.

Hundreds rise early to remember 9/11 at memorial stair climb

By Cross Harris & Lauren Madden September 12, 2023

Stars still shone in the sky and the sun remained deep behind the horizon as hundreds of students gathered Monday morning to honor the memory of September 11th.  The air was cold. Crickets called....

The Louisiana State Capitol climbs toward the sky on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in Baton Rouge, La.

Louisiana gubernatorial candidates to come to LSU for forum; Landry skipping

By Claire Sullivan September 11, 2023

All but one of the major candidates vying to be Louisiana's next governor will participate in a forum at LSU Wednesday evening. Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry, who leads the polls, won't be present....

Photographer Jerry Siegel speaks about his new exhibit Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, at the LSU Museum of Art on Lafayette Street in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU Art Museum showcases new photography exhibition on beauty of drag

By Sarah Walton September 11, 2023

The LSU Museum of Art has a new exhibition centered on the beauty of drag and drag queens.  On Aug. 31, award-winning photographer Jerry Siegel kicked off the show with a gallery talk on his new work,...

Board of Supervisors members and attendees disperse as the meeting comes to a close at the Administration Building on LSU's campus in Baton Rouge, La: Sept. 8, 2023.

What you missed at the latest LSU Board of Supervisors meeting

By Cross Harris September 10, 2023

LSU’s Board of Supervisors convened Friday to decide matters academic, athletic, financial and facility-oriented.  In the moments before the meeting began, soft conversations echoed off the...

A man enters voting booth on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 at University Laboratory School poll location at 45 Dalrymple Dr.

Want a say in Louisiana’s next governor? Don’t miss these key voting deadlines

By Claire Sullivan September 10, 2023

Election day might be weeks away, but important voting deadlines are coming up soon in Louisiana. Louisiana governor hopefuls will face off in a primary election on Oct. 14. If no candidate gets more than...

The map shows the warning cone for Hurricane Lee as of the morning of Friday, Sept. 8, 2023.

What do we know about Hurricane Lee? National Hurricane Center gives update

By Claire Sullivan September 8, 2023

Hurricane Lee has shaped into a monster of a storm—and it's possible it could get even stronger, the National Hurricane Center said in an update Friday morning. Lee, a Category 5 hurricane, is expected...

The sunset illuminates a side of the State Capitol on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in Baton Rouge, La.

Louisiana gubernatorial candidates debate LGBTQ+ issues, petrochemical pollution and more

By Claire Sullivan September 7, 2023

Five candidates vying to be Louisiana’s next governor faced off in their first debate of the election season Thursday night, answering questions on minimum wage, LGBTQ+ issues, petrochemical pollution...

The sun sets behind Memorial Tower on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, on LSU's campus in Baton Rouge, La.

Heat death toll climbs to 32 in Louisiana, shattering average amid state of emergency

By Claire Sullivan & Cross Harris September 7, 2023

Louisiana has faced unusually high temperatures this summer, leaving at least 32 people dead since June 1 and thousands more in emergency departments.Those numbers have already shattered the annual average...

A fan's tailgating tent and sign sits near the Indian Mounds on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, on LSU campus, in Baton Rouge, La.

Grilling OK but no open flames, LSU tells fans ahead of home game tailgating

By Claire Sullivan September 6, 2023

Wildfires have ravaged tens of thousands of acres of Louisiana in a matter of weeks amid extreme heat and drought. The LSU Tigers' first night back in Death Valley will be during a state of emergency for...