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East Laville Hall's entrance sits Wednesday, April 6, 2022, on LSU's campus.

Is it better to have a random or previously chosen roommate? Freshmen share experiences

By Claire Theriot September 14, 2022

When political science freshman Caty Moore came to LSU, she knew she wanted a random roommate. While deciding whether to room with a friend from high school or with someone completely random, she thought...

A car passes by the Journalism Building on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, on Field House Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU Manship School to consider lowering admission requirements, remove GPA standard

By Josh Archote September 13, 2022

Faculty in LSU’s Manship School of Mass Communication will vote Friday on proposed admission changes that would remove the program’s 3.0 GPA standard, reduce credit hour requirements and permit...

From left to right Gregory Kallenberg with the Rational Middle; Ipsita Gupta, assistant Professor with LSU Petroleum Engineering; and Lee Stockwell, general manager of U.S. Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage with Shell, speaking at the Shell Energy Symposium on Sept. 8, 2022. 

Shell representatives address carbon dioxide emissions and LSU partnership at campus event

By Chandler McIntosh September 11, 2022

As part of Shell’s partnership with LSU, Shell representatives presented a short film and hosted a panel discussion Thursday about the future of energy at an event titled "Shell Energy Symposium". According...

Newly-elected Chairman Valencia Sarpy Jones presides over the Board of Supervisors during their September meeting on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022.

University Board of Supervisors names first Black alumna chairperson

By Gabby Jimenez September 9, 2022

Valencia Sarpy Jones was sworn in as the next chairperson of LSU’s Board of Supervisors at their September meeting on Friday morning, making history as the first Black alumna to be sworn in as chairperson. Jones,...

LSU Boyd Professor, E. Ward Plummer

‘Plummer’s impact will live on’: LSU Boyd Professor leaves $1.3 million gift for research, scholarships

By Claire Theriot September 9, 2022

LSU Boyd Professor E. Ward Plummer, who died on July 23, 2020, left a $1.3 million gift to the College of Science’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, according to a press release. This gift was...

The Julian T. White Mural sits Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, in the Design Building on LSU's campus.

‘Make something I’m proud of:’ Art students, professors explain campus’ most unique curriculums

By John Buzbee September 8, 2022

As director of LSU’s School of Art, Rod Parker has spoken to many skeptical parents about their child’s decision to become an art student. “I understand your fear is that in 10 years...

The LSU Foundation sits Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, on Nicholson Drive.

LSU Foundation leadership, recipients detail philanthropic group’s contributions

By Chandler McIntosh September 7, 2022

Located on Nicholson Drive, a three-story building overlooks Tiger Stadium. Its outside exterior, covered with glass windows, holds within its walls financial opportunities for all LSU students. It houses...

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Report: LSU ordered to pay PETA $73,000 for sparrow experiment lawsuit

By Reveille Staff Report September 7, 2022

LSU was ordered to pay PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) $73,000 in legal expenses after losing in court regarding the resistance to share public records, according to The Advocate.  The...

Why are there so many roaches in Louisiana? LSU entomologist, Facility Services answer this and more

Why are there so many roaches in Louisiana? LSU entomologist, Facility Services answer this and more

By Claire Theriot September 6, 2022

When biology freshman Nick Kallay came to LSU, he was unaware of the prominence of cockroaches in Louisiana. He said he often sees them in the Quad and emphasized that their movement alarms him. “It’s...

Students walk by the LSU Indian Mounds Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, on LSU's campus.

New research suggests LSU Campus Mound is the oldest known structure in North America

By Corbin Ross September 6, 2022

The southernmost LSU Campus Mound is now considered the oldest known man-made structure in North America, research conducted by LSU geologist Brooks Ellwood suggests. Ellwood determined that the mounds...

A sign denotes the Women’s Center on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, on Veterans Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Women’s Center offers free safe-sex supplies and menstrual hygiene products to LSU community

By Gabby Jimenez September 5, 2022

Located just behind Barnes and Noble, the Women's Center has been offering resources to the LSU community for nearly three decades, such as free period products and safe-sex supplies available at the front...

An LSUPD car sits parked on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, outside of the LSUPD building near Tiger Stadium on South Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Report: LSU student arrested, facing charges for raping woman at on-campus apartment

By Chandler McIntosh September 4, 2022

LSU Police on Saturday arrested an LSU student accused of raping a woman at the Nicholson Gateway Apartments, The Advocate reported.  The victim said that on Friday night she met the suspect, Daniel...