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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...

Member-at-Large candidate Ian Williams addresses the room on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in the Student Union in Baton Rouge, La.

Student Government holds first meeting of fall 2022 semester, introduces new position

By Corbin Ross September 3, 2022

The Student Government Senate held their first official meeting on Wednesday, marking the beginning of its 56th session.The meeting, held in the Capital Chambers on the third floor of the Student Union,...

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.

LSUPD provides updates to three recent incidents on, around campus

By Reveille Staff Report September 2, 2022

LSUPD provided updates to three reported incidents that occurred in the past two weeks on or near campus, according to an email sent to students by the university on Friday morning. The attempted armed...

The in-construction new McKinley school sits Thursday, Sept. 01, 2022, by Edward Gay Apartments on LSU's campus.

East Baton Rouge Parish School Board members give update on new elementary school located near LSU’s campus

By Chandler McIntosh September 2, 2022

A new elementary school will be built near LSU’s Band Hall, according to the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board.  Located at 575 W. Roosevelt St., McKinley Elementary School will replace the...

Flowers grow in front of the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority House on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, on West Lakeshore Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Sorority members, social psychologist explain appeal, downsides of rushing Greek Life

By John Buzbee September 1, 2022

When chemical engineering sophomore Emma Madere first came to LSU, she didn’t see herself joining a sorority. However, hoping to continue the feeling of sisterhood she had from an all-girls Catholic...