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Louisiana Commissioner of Administration and former Louisiana Secretary of State Jay Dardenne keynotes the Louisiana Redistricting Summit at the Lod Cook Alumni Center on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018.

Bipartisan summit examines state redistricting process

By Natalie Anderson January 19, 2018

Increasing concerns about Louisiana’s redistricting process and potential partisan gerrymandering have led groups like Fair Districts Louisiana to call on legislators to change the process in the...

Large power lines stand tall along LSU's west campus border on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2018.

Gov. Edwards pushes for lower utility rates

By Rachel Mipro January 10, 2018

The University could see a significant decrease in utility prices if Gov. John Bel Edwards’ letter to the Public Service Commission pays off. Edwards, in his appeal to the PSC on Jan. 4, asked for...

Tiger Stadium sits on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, on North Stadium Drive.

Proposed GOP Tax plan could affect LSU Athletics season ticket holders

By Abbie Shull November 17, 2017

LSU Athletics officials are concerned the proposed House GOP tax reform bill, H.R. 1 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, could have negative effects on college athletic programs throughout the country, as the elimination...

Award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Allen speaks to students on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, in the Holliday Forum on LSU campus.

Author Jonathan Allen outlines flaws of Hillary Clinton campaign in speech to LSU students

By Hailey Auglair November 13, 2017

Jonathan Allen, award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author, discussed his book “Shattered: Inside Hillary Clinton’s Doomed Campaign” on Monday in the Holliday...

Dr. Mark Frazier lectures on the India- China relationship in a post-American World on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, in the LSU Art and Design Building.

China Town Hall: Community gathers to discuss U.S.-China relations

By Hailey Auglair October 25, 2017

Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice addressed a wide variety of current issues between the U.S. and China via webcast in the LSU Design Building on Tuesday during an event hosted by the International...

Attendees listen to the speakers talk about women in politics at the panel She Persisted on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017 in the Holliday Forum of the Journalism Building.

LSU hosts panel discussing importance of women in politics

By Ashlon Lusk October 5, 2017

A panel of female professors studying women in politics gathered to discuss some of the challenges women face when deciding to pursue political positions in America.  Rep. Julie Stokes, R-Kenner, hosted...

LSU senior running back Darrel Williams (28) runs down the field with the ball and LSU junior tight end Foster Moreau (84) during the Tigers' 35-26 win against Syracuse on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017.

Hodges Hall Podcast – LSU-Syracuse recap; NFL anthem protest discussion

Zois Manaris (TigerTV) and Chris Caldarera (The Daily Reveille) discuss LSU's 35-26 win against Syracuse and the league-wide anthem protest that took place in the NFL this past weekend. Topics discussed:  -...

Political Strategist James Carville speaks during a panel after the showing of director Steve Mims' "Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America's Public Universities" on Monday, April 18, 2016 in Manship's Holliday Forum.

Political consultant, alumnus James Carville to join Manship faculty in January

By Staff Reports September 26, 2017

Political consultant and University alumnus James Carville will be joining the Manship School of Mass Communication faculty in January, according to a recent University news release. Carville will be teaching...

Gov. John Bel Edwards delivered remarks to thousands of students from throughout Louisiana Wednesday on the Capitol steps during a rally for higher education.

Gov. John Bel Edwards encourages Louisiana to “be vigilant” during Tropical Storm Harvey

By Natalie Anderson August 30, 2017

Gov. John Bel Edwards encouraged Louisiana citizens to “be vigilant” during the uncertainty of Tropical Storm Harvey during a press briefing Aug. 30. He said the southwest region of the state...

A panel on racism interacts with the crowd as they answer attendee’s questions in the French House, on Thursday Aug. 24, 2017.

Honors College hosts panel discussion on Charlottesville events and racism

By Dena Winegeart August 24, 2017

In light of the events that unfolded in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Aug. 12, the Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College hosted a panel discussion titled “Why Are We Still Fighting the Civil...

Senator Breaux teaches his first class on Monday, Aug, 21, 2017, in Hodges Hall on LSU campus.

Former Senator John Breaux begins new “How Washington Works” class

By Taylor Delpidio August 22, 2017

Former Sen. John Breaux convened the first meeting of his new class, How Washington Works, on Aug. 21 in the Curet Conference Room of Campbell B. Hodges Hall. The 4000 level political communications elective...

Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie announces resignation

Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie announces resignation

By Staff Reports July 24, 2017

Baton Rouge Police Department Chief Carl Dabadie is retiring, city Mayor-President Sharon Weston-Broome confirmed in a press conference Monday morning. "Chief Dabadie is an honorable man and I will...