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“Shaq is Back” Shaquille O’ Neal visits Campus

If you were walking around campus today there is a good chance you spotted Shaq Daddy himself. Shaquille O' Neal has recently been on campus filming a documentary for ESPN with his old basketball...

Dietzel Runs as Advocate for the Youth

By Eric Toups February 17, 2014

Paul Dietzel II is a 28-year-old Baton Rouge native and entrepreneur who is running for US Congress. He is advertising himself as a voice for the younger generation. Dietzel is conservative Republican....

For small businesses, money could be scarce if the minimum wage increases $7.25 an hour.

Could You Be Affected By the Minimum Wage Act?

By Gabriela Chauvin February 17, 2014

In his two thousand fourteen State of the Union address, President Obama announced to raise the minimum wage to ten dollars and ten cents per hour. Small business owner Jim Bergan of Oak Forest Landscape...

Traffic lights fell victim to February 13th's blackout. 

Northgate/Fraternity Row Electrical Blackout

By Alex Cormier February 14, 2014

BATON ROUGE- LSU at Northgate and Fraternity Row were plunged into darkness last night as a blackout shut down power for close to an hour. At 9:30 PM, electricity shut down, affecting residents, businesses,...

Obama proposes a new campus rating system

By Courtney Young February 13, 2014

A new college ratings system could be in effect by the 2015-2016 academic year. LSU President and Chancellor, F. King Alexander, said the current system is failing. “We have an approach,” said...

LSU Track and Field Coach, Dennis Shaver, plans to stay up late to watch Jones' first two heats.

Lolo Jones competes at the 2014 Winter Olympics

By Caroline McDougall February 13, 2014

After her impressive college career, former LSU track star Lolo Jones finds her way back into the Olympics. Jones is now a brakeman for the USA Bobsled team, and she is the very first LSU athlete to qualify...

Rickey Heroman, owner of Rickey Heroman's Florist and Gifts, talks about the chaos that happens in his shop around Valentine's Day. 

Rickey Heroman’s Florist and Gifts prepare for Valentine’s Day Chaos

By Hillary Hart February 12, 2014

Baton Rouge’s Rickey Heroman’s Florist and Gifts prepare for Valentine’s Day almost an entire week before the actual day.            ...

LSU Law School

Death penalty still an issue in Louisiana judicial system

By Eric Toups February 10, 2014

The Death Penalty remains a touchy subject. Many support its usage, while others call it cruel and unusual punishment.             Louisiana allows...

Louisiana runs out of lethal injection drug, all executions postponed

Louisiana runs out of lethal injection drug, all executions postponed

By Amber Smith February 10, 2014

Louisiana has run out of their existing supply of the drug forcing them to postpone the execution of Christopher Sepulvado.  Scrambling to find a solution, the Louisiana Department of Public safety...

A large population of stray dogs has taken its toll on Russian city authorities causing them to kill dogs through the use of poison. 

Russian City Authorities Poison Dogs

By Gabriela Chauvin February 9, 2014

With the Olympics starting, many of those living in Sochi, Russia are concerned with the stray dog population in the area. Sochi is known for a large number of stray dogs roaming around the city streets.  Russian...

LSU junior forward Sheila Boykin (42) looks for a pass on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013 during the Lady Tigers' 71-60 victory against Auburn in the PMAC.

Unbroken: Boykin overcomes disease to return to game

By Tommy Romanach and Patrick Clay February 5, 2014

In February 2013, the LSU women’s basketball team began warming up for a game against Mississippi State. As the pregame drills started, then-sophomore forward Sheila Boykin noticed her legs were...

Bayou Bash 2014

Video: Tiger Gridiron Club hosts 2014 Bayou Bash

By Carolina McDougal February 5, 2014

It was an exciting day for all college football fans all across the country and especially for LSU fans . Today was national signing day and Tiger fans from all over celebrated at the 19th annual Bayou...