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Clouds pass over Tiger Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, on LSU’s campus in Baton Rouge, La.

New LSU security district aims to reduce crime on and around campus — including Tigerland

By Piper Hutchinson June 20, 2023

Note: Click here to see the Louisiana Illuminator's original reporting. Prompted by an increase in crime on and around LSU’s campus, Louisiana lawmakers have created a crime prevention district...

Lunch at the African American Cultural Center's Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 16.

Juneteenth celebrated with history, food and music by the African American Cultural Center

By Colin Falcon, Editor in Chief June 19, 2023

The African American Cultural Center hosted an open-invite Juneteenth celebration complete with a live DJ, food provided by LSU dining and an address from both the cultural center’s director and...

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced July 8, 2022, that Louisiana parents can now add their child’s vaccination status to the LA Wallet app, which stores a legally accepted digital copy of one’s Louisiana driver’s license and COVID-19 vaccination card.

Louisiana driver’s licenses, auto registrations targeted in massive data breach

By Piper Hutchinson June 15, 2023

Note: Click here to see the Louisiana Illuminator's original reporting. Many Louisiana residents have likely had sensitive personal information, including their name and Social Security numbers, exposed...

LSU basketball head coach Kim Mulkey calls for renovations to the PMAC Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU’s PMAC might be replaced or improved with money in state construction budget

By Piper Hutchinson June 15, 2023

Note: Click here to see the Louisiana Illuminator's original reporting. LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey scored another victory with a buzzer-beater addition to the state construction...

The Fred C. Frey Computing Services Center sits Tuesday, June 6, 2023, on Tower Drive on LSU's campus.

Proposed ITS policies revision slow but steady, committee chair said; committee to reconvene in fall

By John Buzbee June 9, 2023

Progress reviewing Information Technology Service’s 14 proposed policy statement drafts has been frustrating slow but steady, said the chair of Faculty Senate’s ad hoc IT committee. According...

Rep. Jerome Zeringue, the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, spoke about the state budget Wednesday on the House floor

State lawmakers limited pay increase for teachers and cut $100 million in health spending

By Allison Allsop June 9, 2023

BATON ROUGE–Under a compromise approved in the chaotic closing minutes of the spring session Thursday, state lawmakers limited a $2,000 pay increase for teachers to a one-year stipend and cut $100...

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.

Louisiana governor to veto bills targeting LGBTQ+ youth

By Piper Hutchinson June 9, 2023

Note: Click here to see the Louisiana Illuminator's original reporting. Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, will veto three anti-LGBTQ+ bills passed by the Republican-dominated Louisiana Legislature. When...

The Louisiana State Capitol building stands in front of the Mississippi River on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in Baton Rouge, La.

The House voted Wednesday to raise the Legislature’s limit on spending

By Allison Allsop June 8, 2023

BATON ROUGE—The House voted 85-19 Wednesday to raise the Legislature’s limit on spending to make use of much of the large pile of extra cash flowing into state coffers. Senate Concurrent Resolution...

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A rhino has died, BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo announces

By Reveille Staff Report June 6, 2023

Gemstone, a 34-year-old female black rhino at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo has died of issues related to old age, zoo officials announced. WAFB reported that the rhino died in her sleep on Tuesday, May...

Lucy Bui

New data shows Louisiana is losing college grads to Texas and other states

By Josh Archote June 6, 2023

Lucy Bui would have liked to stay close to her family and find a job in Louisiana after graduating from LSU with an architecture degree in 2022. But the professional opportunities were not in Louisiana,...

A transgender Pride flag is covered with the words “Hands Off Trans Youth.” Hundreds of people gathered Friday, March 31, 2023, at Washington Square Park in New Orleans for a march to mark Transgender Day of Visibility.

Ban on trans youth healthcare revived in Louisiana Senate

By Piper Hutchinson June 2, 2023

Note: Click here to see the Louisiana Illuminator's original reporting. On the first day of Pride month, the Louisiana Senate revived a proposed ban on gender-affirming healthcare for transgender...

LSU sent this ad for Caesars Sportsbook to Tiger fans, including some underage students, in January 2022.

LSU ending controversial sports-betting deal with Caesars

By Allison Allsop June 2, 2023

BATON ROUGE—LSU is ending its controversial, seven-figure agreement allowing Caesars Entertainment to advertise sports betting across the campus, according to officials at LSU and a sports marketing...