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In a new book, LSU professor Robert Mann dives into former Gov. Huey Long’s relationship with the state’s flagship university.

From recruiting to pacing the sidelines, Huey Long was LSU’s unofficial football coach

By Claire Sullivan June 1, 2023

He paced the Tiger Stadium sidelines, gave rousing locker room speeches and traveled with the football team. But this unofficial coach could not leave Louisiana without temporarily giving up his gubernatorial...

Rep. Valarie Hodges proposed a bill to collect information on diversity programs and race-related teaching.

Louisiana community college leader blasts resolution requesting diversity spending report

By Piper Hutchinson June 1, 2023

Note: Click here to see the Louisiana Illuminator's original reporting. The president of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System did not mince words Wednesday while testifying on a resolution...

Taking Care of Those Who Took Care of Us

By Payton Manuel June 1, 2023

After America has just finished celebrating and honoring those who have fought and died while serving, LSU is taking a closer look into life as an LSU veteran.   What many don’t know is that...

Dr Bouchard and his wife, Monique Chagon

Pennington Biomedical receives $1 million for postdoctoral fellows from former executive director

By Will Nickel & Jayden Nguyen May 31, 2023

Pennington Biomedical Research Center received a $1 million gift to help improve its postdoctoral research on Tuesday. The center’s former executive director, Dr. Claude Bouchard, and his wife, Monique...

Tree branches reach for the sky on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, near Memorial Tower in Baton Rouge, La.

House kills constitutional amendment to ensure representation on higher ed governing boards

By Piper Hutchinson May 31, 2023

Note: Click here to see the Louisiana Illuminator's original reporting. The Louisiana House of Representatives killed a proposed constitutional amendment that would have ensured alumni from each...

Few people walk through the Quad Wednesday, May 25, 2023, during LSU's summer session in Baton Rouge, La.

Summer school, summer drool: These LSU students don’t think summer classes are a bummer

By Payton Manuel May 30, 2023

When most students think of summer school, they probably feel sick to their stomachs.  "Wasting an entire summer on class? No way."  But some students are beginning to look forward to them. LSU...

Student relief prints dry Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, on a drying rack in the printmaking room inside William B. Hatcher Hall in Baton Rouge, La.

The LSU Printmaking Guild develops community for creators, completes national print exchange

By Colin Falcon, Editor in Chief May 29, 2023

The LSU Printmaking Guild concluded a months-long, national print exchange on the last weekend of the spring semester. The guild is LSU’s official student organization for printmaking, providing...

Sen. Beth Mizell proposed a bill to hold bars responsible for serving people under 21.

House panel shoots down bill brought in wake of Madison Brooks’ death, alleged rape

By Claire Sullivan May 26, 2023

The mother of LSU student Madison Brooks, who died in January, pleaded with a House committee Thursday to pass a bill to hold bars responsible for serving people under 21. Despite her emotional testimony,...

LSU President William F. Tate speaks with Senator Stewart Cathey Jr. Wednesday, April 20, 2022, during the annual LSU Day at the Capitol at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge, La.

Anti-tenure legislator backs off controversial bill to put tenure practices into law

By Piper Hutchinson May 25, 2023

Note: Click here to see the Louisiana Illuminator's original reporting. A proposal to place tenure policies for higher education faculty into Louisiana law is dead for the year after its author has...

Students at Ben Franklin High School in New Orleans cheer for Camille Sejud, front, while she spoke to hundreds of students Friday, March 31, 2023, for Transgender Day of Visibility.

Trans youth healthcare ban killed in Louisiana, giving LGBTQ+ community a rare win

By Piper Hutchinson May 25, 2023

Note: Click here to see the Louisiana Illuminator's original reporting. A Louisiana Senate committee killed a proposed ban on gender affirming healthcare for transgender youth Wednesday, giving a...

The sign reads "Welcome to Tigerland" on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, in Tigerland on Bob Petit Blvd. in Baton Rouge, La.

Man arrested after allegedly raping woman in her sleep after night at Tigerland

By Will Nickel & Jayden Nguyen May 24, 2023

A man was arrested Monday for third-degree rape after allegedly taking a woman home from Tigerland and raping her in her sleep. Andrew Lee, 25, met the victim at Fred’s in Tigerland on April 1, according...

A sign reading “Construction Ahead” sits on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, on Tower Drive on LSU's campus in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU construction: See what projects are happening on campus and how they affect parking, traffic

By Colin Falcon, Editor in Chief May 23, 2023

Summer semester has arrived at LSU with three new on-campus construction projects in-hand. According to an informational email sent by LSU Parking and Transportation Services, the projects will break ground...