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Students playing with hula hoops at LSU Homecoming Week field day event Wednesday October 21, 2015 on the parade grounds.

LSU Student Senate passes resolution requesting eco-friendly disposal of homecoming decorations

By William Taylor Potter October 21, 2015

Before homecoming week kicked off, the LSU Student Senate looked to the aftermath. During its Oct. 14 meeting, the Senate passed Student Government Resolution No. 20 requesting LSU Greek Life and Campus...

Student Government president Andrew Mahtook spoke on the steps of the Louisiana State Capitol building Thursday, Apr. 30, 2015 to protest higher education budget cuts.

SG creates commission to increase student presence at State Capitol

By William Taylor Potter October 19, 2015

The LSU Student Senate passed an executive order to create a commission to represent students at the Louisiana State Legislature. “The Student Advocacy Commission is going to be our permanent effort...

Student Government plans to update LSUPD campus safety video

By Caitlin Burkes October 18, 2015

LSU Administration and Student Government leaders developed new initiatives at the Oct. 7 President’s Breakfast — one of which would involve the President’s office, LSUPD and the School...

Senator Ginnie Bech recites the Pledge of Allegiance Wednesday, Aug. 26, during the Student Government meeting in the Student Union.

SG passes resolution to amend hours requirements for honor rolls

By William Taylor Potter October 12, 2015

The LSU Student Senate unanimously passed legislation during its meeting last week, requesting LSU to amend the credit hours requirement for the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists. Currently, the...

Student leaders discuss social issues, campus activism at diversity roundtable

By William Taylor Potter October 11, 2015

During a diversity roundtable led by the LSU Student Government student directors for diversity, discussion focused on several minority issues relating to campus, such as the Kappa Alpha Order’s...

Gender Neutral Bathroom

Student Senate passes gender neutral bathroom legislation

By William Taylor Potter October 8, 2015

The LSU Student Senate passed a resolution during its Wednesday meeting urging LSU Facility Services to change the signs on single-stall restrooms to “gender neutral.” The resolution also asks...

LSU Student Government passes resolution to fix Visitor Center water fountain

LSU Student Government passes resolution to fix Visitor Center water fountain

By William Taylor Potter October 5, 2015

During its meeting last week, the LSU Student Senate passed a resolution to fix an eyesore in the LSU Visitor Center that could deter potential students. The Senate voted in favor of legislation during...

Speaker pro tempore Andrew Mullet walks down the aisle Wednesday, Aug. 26, during the Student Government meeting in the Student Union.

SG addresses gameday controversy, makes progress on new initiatives

By William Taylor Potter October 4, 2015

Almost three months after the South Carolina State House lowered the Confederate flag from its grounds, LSU Student Government is trying to see them lowered at gameday tailgates. SG created a flag exchange...

Senator Zach Ingram hydrates himself Wednesday, Aug. 26, during the Student Government meeting in the Student Union.

Student Senate passes resolution to support removing mid-semester exam week from calendar

By William Taylor Potter October 1, 2015

The LSU Student Senate voted Wednesday to support Faculty Senate Resolution 15-11, which would remove “mid-semester examination period” from the academic calendar. The legislation, Student...

University Student Government recently passed a resolution requesting Manship professors to use Turning Point clickers instead of iClickers.

Student Government passes resolution to stop use of iClicker

By Staff Reports September 28, 2015

The Student Senate passed Student Government Resolution No. 8 during its Sept. 23 meeting, urging Manship School of Mass Communication professors to stop using the iClicker. The legislation, authored by...

Two students walk alone across the desolate Parade Grounds as the bitter cold keeps most indoors on Jan. 6.

Student Government looks to provide security camera for Parade Ground

By William Taylor Potter September 20, 2015

One of LSU’s most popular student hangout spots may soon have a new security measure in place. A resolution proposed by Student Government senator Joanie Lyons to appropriate funds for a security...

Secretary Heather Sullivan, Speaker pro tempore Andrew Mullet and Speaker Adam Grashoff prepare for business Wednesday, Aug. 26, during the Student Government meeting in the Student Union.

Student Government committee to review contested academic policies

By William Taylor Potter September 7, 2015

Over the course of the semester, a group of Student Government senators will take a closer look at some of LSU’s most frequently challenged academic policies. The initiative began near the end of...