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Cypress Hall sits Friday, August 26, 2022, on Spruce Lane, Baton Rouge, La.

‘I’m terrified’: LSU students, parents share concerns after campus kidnappings, shooting

By Domenic Purdy August 28, 2022

A kidnapping, attempted kidnapping and attempted armed robbery where one person was shot occurred on LSU’s campus during the first week of the fall semester, worrying students and parents about safety...

Sigma Lambda Gamma hosting a "De-stress with the Gammas" event.

‘I wanted to transfer the second I got here:’ Minority students struggle to find community at LSU

By Gabby Jimenez August 28, 2022

Political science junior Saleen Gonzalez-Apodaca came to LSU from Dallas, Texas. As a Mexican-American, Gonzalez-Apodaca wanted to attend a Hispanic Serving Institute, but ultimately chose LSU for financial...

A sign designating parking spots for LSU central employees sits Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, near the Pentagon on LSU's campus.

‘Parking is always going to be an issue:’ Staff, graduate students as dissatisfied with parking as undergrad students

By John Buzbee August 27, 2022

Chantel Brown has waited five years to be able to park near her office. After four years of faculty parking in first-come, first-serve B-lots and another year in a different building’s specific C-lot,...

Student reading and writing in her book while studying on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in the Student Union on LSU's Campus in Baton Rouge, La.

Humidity, hospitality: Out-of-state students discuss LSU, what makes Louisiana different

By Emily Bracher August 27, 2022

Although most of LSU's student population is composed of students from Louisiana, the number of out-of-state students continues to grow each year. In 2021, out-of-state students made up 22% of the university's...

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.

A second attempted kidnapping occurred on LSU’s campus Thursday night

By Will Nickel August 26, 2022

LSU police are investigating an attempted kidnapping that took place on Thursday night near Acadian Hall. An LSU student ordered food from a delivery service, and the attempted kidnapping took place when...

A sign displays the price of gas at the Shell Station on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, on Highland Road in Baton Rouge, La.

Students, police recommend caution around local gas stations

By Chandler McIntosh August 24, 2022

LSU child and family studies senior Adriana Richardson has practiced caution around the Chevron right outside of campus’ north gates, citing suspicious activity during her trips to the Highland Road...

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.

LSU student kidnapped on Aster Street near Cypress Hall Tuesday night, LSUPD says

By Maddie Scott August 24, 2022

An LSU student was kidnapped on Aster Street near Cypress Hall Tuesday night, according to LSU Police.LSU sent an emergency text and email to students notifying them of the incident Wednesday. The investigation...

The Campus Crime Stats button has been at the top of the LSU homepage since April 2022.

Greek scorecards and campus crime stats: How LSU’s website is working towards greater transparency

By Gabby Jimenez August 24, 2022

Over the past few years, LSU has implemented information pages on their website in an effort to be more transparent with students and parents. On the LSU Greek life page, students can find community scorecards...

President Joe Biden speaks during a news conference in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, March 25, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Biden administration to forgive $10,000 in student debt for some borrowers, extend payment pause

By Reveille Staff Report August 24, 2022

President Joe Biden announced Wednesday his plan to provide $10,000 in student loan debt cancellation for millions of Americans. The plan, delivering on a platform Biden centered his 2020 presidential...

A LSU student sits in the Student Government office Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, in the LSU student union at LSU.

‘Important for students to know:’ SG seeks to improve communication, connections on campus

By Corbin Ross August 24, 2022

For many on campus, Student Government’s role is a mystery. This semester, however, they are hoping to change that.LSU Student Government plans on increasing awareness of what they and their...

Nico Budde drawing as a child.

‘My earliest memories were of drawing:’ studio arts student Nico Budde brings joy to others with art

By Gabby Jimenez August 24, 2022

Studio arts senior Nico Budde has been doing art for nearly his entire life.  He is from Watson, Louisiana, a small community outside Denham Springs, and grew up doodling during car rides and learning...

LSU Olinde Career Center sits Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, on the first floor of the LSU Student Union.

‘Struggle with finding the right path:’ LSU career coaches offer advice for undecided students

By Claire Theriot August 23, 2022

When undecided freshman Kristen Slatcoff came to LSU, she was uncertain of what she wanted to study. She was overwhelmed. “I was nervous but I knew LSU would be there for me in many ways.” As...