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Reps. Jack McFarland, R-Jonesboro, and Steve Pylant, R-Winnsboro, listen to a presentation from Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne to the House Appropriations Committee about upcoming budget cuts, on Monday, March 21, 2016, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

SATIRE: Tax-paying tax-payers demand to tax taxing tax-makers

By Garrett Marcel @Gret419 April 7, 2016

This article is satire and purely meant for the reader’s enjoyment. Louisiana is raising taxes on everything and cutting out exemptions. It is feeling like a twisted episode of Oprah — You...

A committee from the LSU Dean of Students' office held a meeting on Wednesday, April 3, 2016, for students to voice their opinions on possible changes to the University's tailgating policies.

SATIRE: Students forget budget woes due to proposed tailgating rules

By John Gavin Harp @SirJohnGavin April 7, 2016

This article is satire and purely meant for the reader’s enjoyment. LSU students woke up from their alcohol-induced naps this week to protest proposed changes to the University’s tailgating...

LSU outfielder Jake Fraley (8) strikes the ball on Saturday, March 5, 2016, during the Tigers' 15-1 win against Fordham at Alex Box Stadium.

LSU hopes to ‘establish some real credibility’ in home series against No. 6 Vanderbilt

By James Bewers April 6, 2016

Twenty-eight games into the season and nine games into Southeastern Conference play, LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri assures his No. 15 Tigers haven’t fallen into an unclimbable hole. Due to its...

LSU junior pitcher Alden Cartwright (32) pitches during LSU's 6-3 win against Louisiana Tech on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Alex Box Stadium

Cartwright to have Tommy John surgery, Latz “looks good”

By James Bewers April 6, 2016

LSU junior right-hander Alden Cartwright will have Tommy John surgery to remedy a complete tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow and a partially torn muscle, Cartwright and LSU coach Paul...

LSU freshman infielder Amber Serrett (17) bats during LSU's 2-0 victory against the Nicholls State University on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Tiger Park

No. 8 Tigers consistent offense plates Southern Mississippi, 5-0, in midweek contest

By Marc Stevens April 6, 2016

Consistent offense and a solid performance from sophomore pitcher Allie Walljasper forwarded the No. 8 LSU softball team to cruise to a 5-0 win against Southern Mississippi on Wednesday. The Tigers (29-9,...

A committee from the LSU Dean of Students' office held a meeting on Wednesday, April 3, 2016, for students to voice their opinions on possible changes to the University's tailgating policies.

Letter to the Editor: Tailgating options out of touch with students, culture

By Concerned students and organizations April 6, 2016

Where do you see yourself on September 10, 2016? It’s the first of seven home football games for the LSU Tigers in Death Valley. You picture the sights and sounds. The fireworks going off as the...

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR ALDI - Grocery shoppers experience ALDI during the grand opening of the first of eight Southern California locations on Thursday, March 24, 2016, in Moreno Valley, Calif. ALDI, one of America's favorite grocery stores, will open approximately 45 stores in Southern California by the end of 2016. (Photo by Casey Rodgers/Invision for ALDI/AP Images)

HEAD TO HEAD: SNAP recipients should be required to work

By Charlie Bonacquisti @Charlie_Bonac2 April 6, 2016

There is no such thing as a free lunch. I am sure you have all heard this, but it’s never been more true than now. Under House Bill 594, proposed in the Louisiana House of Representatives by Rep....

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR ALDI - Grocery shoppers experience ALDI during the grand opening of the first of eight Southern California locations on Thursday, March 24, 2016, in Moreno Valley, Calif. ALDI, one of America's favorite grocery stores, will open approximately 45 stores in Southern California by the end of 2016. (Photo by Casey Rodgers/Invision for ALDI/AP Images)

HEAD TO HEAD: Louisiana shouldn’t cut SNAP benefits for its residents and families

By Michael Beyer @michbeyer April 6, 2016

Giving poor people no way to feed themselves and their families is always shameful. But doing so during a statewide recession, which Louisiana is in right now, is even more shameful. For 19 years, Louisiana...

LSU's Director of Athletic Bands Roy King directs the National Anthem after the pregame show on Saturday Sept. 5, 2015, in Tiger Stadium.

UPDATE: Administrative leave not the result of alleged Tiger Band, School of Music dispute, according to LSU Media Relations

By Staff Reports April 6, 2016

Band director Roy King has been placed on administrative leave, according to his attorney Jill Craft who described the move as “an absolute travesty.” King has worked with the marching band...

LSU Junior Abby Owens playing a doubles match with Senior Skylar Kuykendall during LSU's 5-2 victory against the Arizona Wildcats on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 at the LSU Tennis Complex

Lady Tigers’ improved doubles play sets base for successful postseason

April 5, 2016

Teams cannot afford to lose a point in a conference as competitive as women’s tennis in the Southeastern Conference. The No. 16 LSU team learned that the hard way. It’s most recent 3-4 loss...

LSU junior sprinter Cyril Grayson runs the men’s 400 Meter Dash during the 2015 LSU Invitational Battle on the Bayou on Saturday, April 4, 2015, at the Bernie Moore Stadium.

Competition among teammates encourages best performances

April 5, 2016

Every athlete handles competition differently. For junior sprinter Michael Cherry, firing friendly trash talk at his teammates gets him revved up to take the blocks and go head-to-head. But senior sprinter...

LSU freshman infielder Chris Reid (17) bats during LSU's 9-4 victory against the University of New Orleans on Wednesday, March 16, 2016

LSU clobbers Southern, 11-1, behind explosive first inning and stellar pitching

April 5, 2016

In his first inning as a starter for the No. 15 LSU baseball team, sophomore pitcher Jesse Stallings threw just nine pitches. That was all it took to finish the first frame with two strikeouts and the...