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Huey P. Long statue sits on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020 in the center of the Capitol Gardens in Downtown Baton Rouge.

Explainer: What is redistricting and why should students care?

By Piper Hutchinson February 1, 2022

Louisiana legislators will begin formal deliberations on the redistricting process Tuesday evening, when the first session kicks off. While the redistricting process has been going on for months, with...

Cop car

Report: LSU student dies in car crash on Burbank Drive

By Reveille Staff Report January 31, 2022

An LSU student died on his 22nd birthday in a car crash Sunday around 8 p.m., LSU spokesperson Ernie Ballard confirmed. The wreck occurred at the intersection of Burbank Drive and Ben Hur Road. Authorities...

LSU Innovation Park sits Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, on 8000 Innovation Park Drive.

LSU now host of statewide small business support network: ‘Life-blood of the U.S. economy’

By John Buzbee January 31, 2022

LSU has been awarded the host-leadership position in a statewide network that aims to aid small business activity and promote a healthy state economy.The network, called the Louisiana Small Business Development...

Clouds in the shape of cotton dance across the sky Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, forming a backdrop behind Tiger Stadium.

LSU has completed almost all Husch Blackwell recommendations. Here’s what still needs to be done

By Bella Dardano & Piper Hutchinson January 30, 2022

In November 2020, LSU hired law firm Husch Blackwell to review its Title IX policies and procedures, following a USA Today investigation that uncovered the university’s repeated mishandling of sexual...

A window on the second floor of Edmund Kirby Smith Hall is blocked off on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, on Aster Street at LSU.

Kirby Smith — one of LSU’s biggest eyesores — to be imploded in June, become green space

By Chandler McIntosh January 30, 2022

Kirby Smith Hall is set to be demolished in Fall 2022 and will eventually become a green space, according to Roger Husser, assistant vice president of LSU Planning, Design, and Construction. Demolition...

Herget Hall stands tall on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, on Campus Lake Road in Baton Rouge, La.

Residents complain of geckos, boiling showers and an unreliable elevator

By Domenic Purdy & Bella Dardano January 29, 2022

Note: Louisiana legislators will decide what to do with a significant surplus of cash available to the state in the next legislative session in March. Ahead of the session, The Reveille is dedicating a...

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards acknowledges the House and Senate leadership after addressing the legislature for the opening of the 2020 general legislative session in Baton Rouge, La., Monday, March 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

How will population shifts in Louisiana affect redistricting? ‘You have lots of possibilities’

By Lura Stabiler and Braxton Brown January 28, 2022

BATON ROUGE, La. — As the Legislature gets ready to start a special session Tuesday on redistricting, one major focus is whether two of the state’s six congressional districts should be redrawn...

The bell tower clock stands tall Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 from the top of the Barnes & Noble at LSU parking garage on E Campus Drive.

Secretary of revenue leaves Edwards Administration for job at LSU

By Reveille Staff Report January 28, 2022

Louisiana Secretary of Revenue, Kimberly Lewis, is stepping down to accept a job at LSU. Lewis will take on the role of the university's executive vice president & chief administrative officer. In...

A car passes by the Indian Mounds Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2021, on Field House Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Indian Mounds committee drafts plan for further protection, collaboration with Athletics

By Corbin Ross January 27, 2022

The Indian Mounds Education and Protection Committee drafted plans to reroute Field House Drive, establish a website promoting the mounds’ history and begin fundraising efforts for the $5 to $6-million...

An LSU police car parks behind the Campus Public Safety building on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021 on South Stadium Drive.

LSU student arrested for false campus shooting warning on Yik Yak

By Reveille Staff Report January 27, 2022

An LSU student was arrested for falsely warning of a shooting near the 459 Dining Halls on Yik Yak, an anonymous message board, LSU spokesperson Ernie Ballard said.  Dominic Moore, 18, was arrested...

Three LSU students wave battle ropes Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, at the UREC Outdoor Fitness Space.

UREC opens new $200,000-outdoor fitness space following grand opening ceremony

By John Buzbee January 27, 2022

The UREC opened a new $200,000 outdoor fitness space Wednesday following a grand opening ceremony. The 2,500-square-foot space features pull-up bars, plyo boxes, battle ropes and a small storage building...

LSU students taking 12 hours will be eligible for the dean's list starting in fall 2022. 

Dean’s list eligibility lowered to 12 hours starting fall 2022. SG eyes president’s list next

By Maddie Scott January 26, 2022

LSU students taking 12 hours of coursework will be eligible for the dean’s list starting in fall 2022. Interim Vice President and Provost Matt Lee signed Student Government Resolution No. 3...