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President Barack Obama speaks in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, March 30, 2016. President Barack Obama is commuting the prison sentences of 61 people serving time for drug-related offenses. The White House says more than a third of the inmates were serving life sentences. Obama's commutation shortens their sentences. Most will be released July 28. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

OPINION: Obama’s pardon doesn’t fix broken prison system

By Clarke Perkins @ClarkePerkins April 4, 2016

The prison system destroys the lives of black men and their families. Last week, President Obama reduced the prison sentences of 61 drug-related offenders, 21 of whom were sentenced to life. With Obama’s...

LSU athletic basketball hall of fame member Shaquille O'Neal visits the LSU vs Auburn football game on Saturday Sept. 19, 2015, in Tiger Stadium.

LSU Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal among 2016 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductees

By James Bewers April 4, 2016

LSU Hall of Famer and 15-time NBA All-Star Shaquille O’Neal will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, it was announced in Houston Monday, in advance of the NCAA men’s...

LSU head coach Paul Mainieri discusses a recent call with the referie during LSU's 6-3 win against Louisiana Tech on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Alex Box Stadium

OPINION: Modified Tiger lineup showing growth at right time in SEC play

By James Bewers April 3, 2016

At a media session prior to the 7-1 loss to Tulane on March 29, LSU coach Paul Mainieri was asked about what he and his coaching staff prioritize when it comes to recruiting. “Every year is a little...

LSU freshman Megan Davenport (31) spikes the ball during the beach volleyball game against Georgia State on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Mango's Beach Volleyball Club in Baton Rouge.

LSU sees success, struggles in two-day Invitational tournament

By Jourdan Riley April 3, 2016

The No. 12 LSU beach volleyball team hosted the two-day, three-team LSU Beach Volleyball Invitational at Mango’s Beach Volleyball Club. The Tigers (9-4) defeated No. 10 Grand Canyon on Saturday and...

LSU junior pitcher Parker Bugg (46) pitches during LSU's 7-1 defeat against Tulane University on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Alex Box Stadium

Behind Bugg, Romero LSU wins first SEC series with a 10-5 victory against Auburn

By Jarrett Major April 3, 2016

LSU beat Auburn 10-5 to earn its first Southeastern Conference series win of the season in Auburn’s Plainsman Park on Sunday. “Every team in this league is very talented and can beat you on...

LSU freshman pitcher Allie Walljasper (25) pitches the ball during the Tigers’ 10-5 final victory against Arizona on Sunday, May 24, 2015 in Tiger Park.

Tigers win first road series of the season against the Bulldogs

By Josh Thornton April 3, 2016

The eighth-ranked LSU softball team won its first Southeastern Conference road series of the season after winning on Friday and Saturday against No. 10 Georgia at Jack Turner Stadium. But the Tigers (28-9,...

LSU junior Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake racing toward the finish line on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center

LSU headlines Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays on Saturday

By Jourdan Riley April 3, 2016

LSU’s track and field teams headlined the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays with big wins for both the Tigers and Lady Tigers at the Mike A. Myers Stadium on Saturday. The Tigers accomplished a top...

LSU senior golfer Zach Wright moves the ball to the green during the David Toms Intercollegiate tournament on Oct. 11, 2015, at the University Club golf course.

Wright, Gagne tie for fourth in regular season finale at Aggie Invitational

By Marc Stevens April 3, 2016

LSU’s men’s golf team propelled themselves to a second-place finish at the Aggie Invitational after a seven-under-par performance in the event’s final round Sunday. Senior Zach Wright...

Barcadia bar, restaurant and arcade opened doors with limited hours for the first time during the Super Bowl transmition on Sunday, Feb. 01, 2015 near LSU campus in Highland Road.

Jay Ducote, Barcadia to host MLB Opening Day watch party

By Lauren Heffker April 3, 2016

Baton Rouge Major League Baseball fans will have their own corner of the world today. Barcadia, a bar, restaurant and arcade, opened at 11 a.m. for the Major League Baseball Opening Day party. As MLB games...

LSU junior catcher Jordan Romero (28) bats during LSU's 6-3 win against Louisiana Tech on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Alex Box Stadium

Early start propels LSU against Auburn, 8-6, to even the series

By Jarrett Major April 2, 2016

No. 19 LSU baseball evened its series against Auburn with a 8-6 win in Game 2 of Saturday’s doubleheader in Plainsman Park. LSU (17-9, 3-5 Southeastern Conference) pulled ahead early in the game...

LSU all-around sophomore Myia Hambrick performs on the beam Friday, March 4, 2016, during the Tigers' 197.925-196.225 victory against Alabama in the PMAC.

Tigers secure Athens Regional title, qualify for NCAA Semifinals

By Markus Hüfner April 2, 2016

The top-seeded LSU gymnastics team won the regional title for the fourth year in the row on Saturday in Athens, Georgia. The Tigers and No. 2-seed Georgia will go on to the NCAA Semifinals on April 15...

LSU Alex Lange (35) looks at first base during the Tigers' 7-3 victory against Kentucky on Saturday, March 28, 2015 in the Alex Box Stadium.

Lange’s erratic third inning sparks Auburn in 8-5 win against LSU in Game 1 of doubleheader

April 2, 2016

Despite eight strikeouts on the day, LSU sophomore pitcher Alex Lange walked four batters and plated a run on a wild pitch during Auburn’s four-run third inning, as No. 19 LSU dropped Game 1 of Saturday’s...