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LSU physics graduate student Zach Edwards adjusts the telescope in the Landolt Astronomical Observatory in Nicholson Hall. The campus rooftop observatory will host a viewing of the upcoming lunar eclipse on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 beginning at 8 p.m.

Landolt Astronomical Observatory to host viewing for lunar eclipse, supermoon

By Joshua Jackson September 23, 2015

The lunar phenomena known as a blood moon as well as a supermoon are set to coincide Sept. 27 for the first time in 33 years, and the Landolt Astronomical Observatory in Nicholson Hall will host a viewing...

Days after Hurricane Katrina the PMAC served as a triage center for refugees. As more people crowded campus LSU athletes and coaches stepped up to the place to help the campus and state heal. 

Association of American Universities releases sexual assault report

By Joshua Jackson September 22, 2015

In a survey conducted by the Association of American Universities, 27.2 percent of female college seniors said they experienced some sort of nonconsensual sexual contact since starting college. About half...

SG, Student Advocacy and Accountability promote anti-hazing awareness

By Tia Banerjee September 22, 2015

This week, Student Government and the Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability are drumming up support for their anti-hazing campaign during National Hazing Prevention Week. Hazing Prevention Week...

Comedian Anjelah Johnson to perform at Union on Thursday

By Staff Reports September 21, 2015

The LSU Student Union Theater will host Internet sensation and comedian Anjelah Johnson this Thursday at 6:30 p.m., according to an LSU Student Union Theater news release. To obtain student tickets, priced...

LSU political science major Caitlin Connor, 24, poses with her medals on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at the Memorial Oak Grove courtyard. Connor is the national champion in women's shooting.

Student skeet shoots, hopes to make Olympic team

By Caitlin Burkes September 21, 2015

Political science junior Caitlin Connor stuffs her 12-gauge Krieghoff shotgun in her camper-style backpack each afternoon before practice. As it goes in, the gold and silver medals in her bag clinks like...

The LSU Gospel Choir performs "Lift Every Voice and Sing" on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, during the 26th Annual Harambee at the LSU Student Union Theater.

Students, faculty celebrate diversity at annual Harambeé

By Tia Banerjee September 17, 2015

The Office of Multicultural Affairs, Campus Life and the African-American Cultural Center hosted its 26th annual Harambeé Thursday night in the Student Union Theater, featuring performances from several...

LSU receives diversity award

By Joshua Jackson September 16, 2015

For the fourth consecutive year, LSU received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine. The award recognizes colleges and universities with high levels of...

LSU mechanical engineering sophomore Sam Aleman on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015 on the trails of the LSU Lakes.

Student to compete in second World Triathlon Championship

By Joshua Jackson September 15, 2015

First, swim 1,500 meters through Chicago’s Monroe Harbor. Then, start out on Columbus Drive for a 40 kilometer bike route. Finish up with a 10 kilometer run to the finish line at Buckingham Fountain. This...

Mathematics professor Leonard Richardson (left) is one of three professors who helped acquire the GAANN grant which goes to mathematics doctoral students such as Eric Bucher (right).

Mathematics department receives three-year grant for graduate students

By Joshua Jackson September 14, 2015

With the help of a three-year, $738,000 grant from the United States Department of Education, a few LSU mathematics graduate students are able to continue pursuing their doctoral degrees. The Graduate...

Mathematics senior Colleen Robichaux

Two science students chosen by Astronaut Scholarship Foundation

By Joshua Jackson September 14, 2015

Two College of Science seniors recently received scholarships from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. The scholarship was established in 1984 to inspire students and provide financial aid to further...

Campus Federal community affairs director Blaine Grimes and dean of students Mari Fuentes-Martin compare notes Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, during the Open House event at the Office of Diversity.

Office of Diversity kicks off new initiatives

By Trent Parker September 13, 2015

The President’s Millennial Scholars’ Program is a new initiative LSU’s Office of Diversity is undertaking this semester to provide students from underrepresented minority backgrounds...

NAACP Vice President Monturios Howard grills chicken and hotdogs at an event aimed to shed light on race issues on campus.

NAACP holds barbecue in response to United Daughters of the Confederacy meeting

By Sam Karlin September 10, 2015

A few dozen LSU NAACP members waited out the drizzling rain at the LSU golf course for grilled chicken and music Thursday night, while local reporters stood by in anticipation of a counter-protest expected...