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Edwin Edwards awaits as poll results come in for the LA-6 congressional district at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge, November 4, 2014.

APRIL FOOLS: Edwin Edwards to enter presidential race

By Garrett Hines @GarrettH_TDR March 31, 2016

Donald Trump has supporters so rabid that, according to him, he could shoot someone on Fifth Avenue and no one would switch votes. When former Gov. Edwin Edwards, D-La., heard that, he chuckled slyly and...

Junior, Joana Vale Costa, returns the ball against Ole Miss on Friday, March 11, 2016 at the LSU Tennis Complex.

LSU set to face No. 6 Florida in Gainesville on Thursday

By Justin Talbot March 30, 2016

The LSU women’s tennis team will face No. 6 Florida at 4 p.m. on Thursday at Linder Stadium at Ring Tennis Complex in Gainesville, Florida. The Lady Tigers (16-6, 5-3 Southeastern Conference) are...

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign stop Tuesday, March 29, 2016, in Janesville, Wis. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

OPINION: Emory shouldn’t punish students for Trump chalk markings

By Charlie Bonacquisti @Charlie_Bonac2 March 30, 2016

Colleges and universities should support open communication among students rather than pandering to the loudest complainers. Last week, some students at Emory University claimed that the chalk markings...

Cartoon courtesy of Kire Thomas

OPINION: Americans need to become culturally aware through traveling

By Clarke Perkins @ClarkePerkins March 30, 2016

The Brussels attack on March 22 that reportedly killed 11 people at Zaventem Airport is a reason many Americans may refuse to travel. They are afraid of the dangers of other countries, but it shouldn’t...

LSU sophomore pitcher Doug Norman (21) pitches during LSU's 9-4 victory against the University of New Orleans on Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Behind Tulane’s stout defense, LSU loses first game against Green Wave in Baton Rouge since 2007

By Jarrett Major March 29, 2016

The No. 19 LSU baseball team was unable to overcome Tulane’s strong 5-0 start after the second inning, and was eventually defeated, 7-1, in Alex Box Stadium on Tuesday night. “It was just one...

Freshman Offensive Line, Chidi Okeke (68), practices in the afternoon on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Charles McClendon Practice Facility.

Okeke adjusts to cultural differences, battles for a starting spot

By Josh Thornton March 29, 2016

Leaving behind family and friends for school can be a daunting task. It’s an obstacle that LSU redshirt freshman offensive lineman Chidi Okeke is hurdling now. Not only did the 6-foot-6, 311-pound...

LSU all-around junior Sydney Ewing flips on the beam Friday, March 4, 2016, during the Tigers' 197.925-196.225 victory against Alabama in the PMAC.

Tigers overcome struggle on beam with adaptive training pattern

By Markus Hufner March 29, 2016

In a season filled with perfect 10s, exciting freshmen and big upsets, the No. 3 LSU gymnastics team nearly eliminated its weakest event: beam. However, the eradication wasn’t off to a promising...

LSU hitting coach Andy Cannizaro instructs his players during the Tigers' forth practice at the NCAA College World Series on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 in Creighton University Sports Complex.

Despite lack of runs, Tigers express optimism about offense’s future in SEC

By James Bewers March 29, 2016

Editor’s Note: All stats used in this story are based on LSU’s games prior to Wednesday night’s matchup against Tulane. The LSU baseball team’s offense isn’t as bad as it...

LSU sophmore Gabor Csonka and senior Andrew Korinek play a doubles match during LSU's defeat against the University of Alabama on Friday, March 18, 2016 at the LSU Tennis Facility

LSU men’s tennis topples Brown, 4-0, on Tuesday

By Justin Talbot March 29, 2016

The No. 44 LSU men’s tennis team defeated Brown (8-11) 4-0 in match play on Tuesday at the LSU Tennis Complex. In the beginning, the Tigers earned the doubles point with the help of the No.10 doubles...

FILE - In this Monday, June 8, 2015, file photo, Turkish liras, euros and U.S. dollars are stacked at a currency exchange office in Istanbul, Turkey. Investors are now seeing the downside of one of 2015's hottest investing trends: Exchange-traded funds that invest in foreign stocks while trying to eliminate the threat of changing currency values. The dollar has been falling against other currencies, which gives a boost to traditional funds that don’t “hedge” against currency values. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel, File)

OPINION: Ten ways to spend your tax return

By Jay Cranford @hjcranford March 29, 2016

Unless you spent it all on Jell-O shots and sunscreen last week, many of you will be receiving your tax refund soon if not already. Here are some wise ways spend your refund that don’t involve Tigerland. 1....

OPINION: U.S. should restrict its border access in light of Brussels attacks

OPINION: U.S. should restrict its border access in light of Brussels attacks

By Garrett Marcel @Gret419 March 29, 2016

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attacks in Paris, Brussels, Istanbul and California. The United States should keep most foreign-born people out so we can prevent future attacks. Europe...

LSU freshman pitcher Cole McKay (33) winds up for the pitch during LSU's 12-1 win against Fordham in Alex Box Stadium on Friday March 4, 2016.

Tigers look to rebound in 310th meeting against Tulane, Mainieri names McKay as starter on Tuesday

By Jarrett Major March 28, 2016

After a rough weekend series in College Station, Texas, the No. 19 LSU baseball team hopes to get back on track against its oldest rival, Tulane, at 6:30 tonight in Alex Box Stadium. “Tulane against...