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Chelsea's Cafe, located underneath the Perkins Road overpass, is one of 43 Baton Rouge establishments participating in Restaurant Week — a weeklong event filled with low-cost eats from already low-cost places like Chelsea's, or fine dining like Juban's or Galatoire's Bistro.

Capital City Chowdown: Restaurant Week offers affordable fine-dining

By Trey Labat July 15, 2013

When faced with a meager budget, many University students won’t experience all that Baton Rouge’s fine-dining scene has to offer. During Restaurant Week, however, those price barriers are reduced,...

A patrol made of French Air Force Rafales and Mirage 2000 jet fighters, right, flies above the Alexandre III bridge in Paris, Tuesday July 9, 2013, as part of a rehearsal for the July 14th Bastille Day Parade.(AP Photo/Remy de la Mauviniere)

Baton Rouge to celebrate France’s Bastille Day

By Taylor Schoen July 11, 2013

America isn’t the only country with an Independence Day in July. On July 14, France will be celebrating Bastille Day, the anniversary of the falling of the Bastille in Paris — formerly a state...

New LSU President F. King Alexander speaks to incoming freshman and their families June 24, 2013 during the Parents’ Dinner at the Club at LSU Union Square. King emphasized the importance of graduation and the advantages of entering the workforce with a completed college degree.

President Alexander discusses future plans

By Taylor Schoen July 11, 2013

Although the University campus lacks its usual hustle and bustle during the summer months, change is happening in subtle ways. Since last month’s retirement of William Jenkins, former interim LSU...

Debra Coltharp, a horticulturist at LSU, waters plants with a gardening hose July 10, 2013 outside of East Campus Apartments.

Fertile Grounds: University horticulturist keeps campus beautiful

By Tesalon Felicien July 11, 2013

Debbi Coltharp wiped her face as she tilled the pine-laden soil, Louisiana humidity causing streams of perspiration to race down her face. Her objective today: transplant a set of pink begonia flowers...

LSU to undergo reaffirmation of accreditation

By Lawrence Barreca July 8, 2013

The University is preparing to begin its 10-year reaffirmation process as it is looking to stay accredited after 2014. Every institution in the nation needs to be accredited if they hope to receive federal...

Sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) takes off down the field April 20, 2013 during the white squad's 37-0 victory against the purple squad in the National L Club Spring Game in Tiger Stadium.

Hill formally charged in fight

By Trey Labat July 8, 2013

Jeremy Hill, LSU’s leading rusher from last season, was formally charged Monday with simple battery following an altercation in Tigerland on April 27. Hill was suspended indefinitely by coach Les...

Cracks crawl along the face of the Old President's House Monday, July 8, 2013 near the Student Union.

Historic campus buildings receive repairs

By Tesalon Felicien July 8, 2013

As students witness a rise in campus construction, older historic structures in and around the Quad are receiving much needed exterior repair. According to data provided by the office of Facility Services,...

Kayla Frederic, biological sciences freshman (front), and Lesley Brumfield, mass communications freshman (back), look at a sign sponsored by LSU College Democrats in Free Speech Plaza on Monday afternoon. Photo by John Sims

University clarifies policy on campus speech

By Lawrence Barreca July 8, 2013

The University clarified its campus-wide free speech policy July 3 following the lawsuit of Candler v. Jenkins. Students are now allowed to pass out literature throughout campus, not just within Free Speech...

Sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) takes off down the field April 20, 2013 during the white squad's 37-0 victory against the purple squad in the National L Club Spring Game in Tiger Stadium.

LSU running back Jeremy Hill formally charged with simple battery

By Trey Labat July 8, 2013

Jeremy Hill, LSU's leading rusher from last season, was formally charged Monday with simple battery following a fight in Tigerland on April 27. Hill was suspended indefinitely by coach Les Miles following...

July 4

41st annual Kenilworth parade honors ‘hometown heroes’

By Taylor Schoen July 1, 2013

Stars and stripes will overtake the Kenilworth neighborhood Wednesday evening when it kicks off its 41st annual Independence Day parade. Paul Sicard, Kenilworth Civic Association parade chair, said the...

The University launched an online degree program, LSU Online, in March 2013

LSU Online to launch in coming months

By Lawrence Barreca July 1, 2013

With the world being continuously drawn into an “online-first” mind-set, the University is taking the next step in offering students opportunities to earn their degrees. The University is officially...

Prisoners given second chance through society reintroduction programs

By Trey Labat July 1, 2013

Prisoners are constantly reintroduced to society, but without proper training, they may struggle to find a job in an already-tough market. Organizations such as Re-Entry Solutions, which recently held...