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Student body senator Jack Green asks a series of questions surrounding Student Media funding during the student senate meeting on Tuesday April 24, 2018, in the LSU Student Union.

LSU Student Government receives blowback after passage of legislation recommended cuts to student fees

By Evan Saacks & Abbie Shull April 25, 2018

On Tuesday, April 24, dozens of University students attended an LSU Student Government Senate meeting to voice their opinion on legislation previously passed at an April 11 meeting. Members of LSU Student...

LSU Student Government president-elect Stewart Lockett (right) and vice president-elect Rachel Campbell (left) put their hands on the constitution, held by 2017-18 university court speaker James Mickler (center), as they are sworn into office during LSU's 2018-19 Student Government inauguration on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, near Memorial Tower.

New LSU student government leaders call for change at inauguration

By Rachel Mipro April 4, 2018

On April 4, just after the bell in Memorial Tower chimed at 3 p.m, a student government member stood in front of the podium at the base of the tower, and tapped on the microphone. The inauguration...

Lil Dicky performs in the PMAC during Groovin' on Thursday, March 22, 2018.

‘Professional Rapper’ Lil Dicky brings comedy to performance at LSU Groovin’ 2018

By Matthew Bennett March 23, 2018

"Professional rapper" — and eventually pantless — Lil Dicky gave University students and Baton Rouge residents a comedic performance during Groovin' on March 22 in the PMAC. The rapper...

Newly elected LSU Student Government president and biological engineering junior Stewart Lockett, and newly elected SG vice president and mass communication junior Rachel Campbell sit outside the LSU Student Union on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.

Lockett, Campbell elected to LSU SG executive positions with no opposition

By Matthew Bennett March 21, 2018

University students have officially elected biological engineering junior Stewart Lockett as the new LSU Student Government president, and mass communication junior Rachel Campbell as vice president.The...

Lil Dicky to perform at LSU for Groovin' 2018

Lil Dicky to perform at LSU for Groovin’ 2018

By Matthew Bennett March 14, 2018

LSU Student Government announced Lil Dicky will be the headlining artist for Groovin’ 2018. The 29-year-old rapper and comedian is best known for his hit “$ave Dat Money,” which appeared...

The LSU Student Government senators discuss the implementation of new bills on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, in the LSU Student Union Capital Chamber.

LSU SG putting pressure on state legislation for higher education funds

By Matthew Bennett March 12, 2018

LSU Student Government is continuing its stand against the state Legislature’s failures to address the looming budget crisis. SG president Jason Badeaux has begun working with government relations...

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SG launches new website to promote Baton Rouge community

By Sheridan Wall March 5, 2018

LSU Student Government has created a way to bridge the gap between campus and the Baton Rouge community through a brand-new website. SG launched LSU Local on Feb. 20. The LSU Local initiative seeks to...

The Louisiana state capitol stands tall on Oct. 2, 2017, in downtown Baton Rouge.

LSU SG passes resolution urging Louisiana State Legislature to fully fund TOPS

By Matthew Bennett February 19, 2018

After Gov. John Bel Edwards proposed his “doomsday budget” on Jan. 22, University students have officially declared their stance through LSU Student Government’s latest actions. The LSU...

LSU SG forms committee advocating for lower student fees

LSU SG forms committee advocating for lower student fees

By Matthew Bennett February 15, 2018

LSU Student Government has formed a new committee to evaluate the ever-growing student fee bills that University students are required to pay each year. On Feb. 7, the student senate passed a resolution...

LSU Student Government Senate hands out free donuts and coffee in the Student Union building on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018.

LSU SG reaches out to students through “Meet Your Senator” event

By Matthew Bennett February 5, 2018

LSU Student Government is finding new ways to address the issue of students being unaware of what SG is and what SG does.The student senate hosted a two-hour meet-and-greet event in the...

LSU students, Faculty, and Alumni gather for the 50th Anniversary of the Honors College on Friday, October 13, 2017, at the French House on Highland Road.

LSU SG creates ‘Award for Outstanding Professor’

By Matthew Bennett January 25, 2018

Thanks to a new LSU Student Government bill, University students will now have a chance to give their favorite professors the recognition they feel they deserve. The SG Award for Outstanding Professor...

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Student safety a top concern for LSU SG in spring semester

By Matthew Bennett January 17, 2018

LSU Student Government president Jason Badeaux and vice president Leah Sanders plan to emphasize student safety as they finish out their year of initiatives.“As we go through our term and even into...