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LSU junior Tremayne Acy participates in the 60 meter dash preliminaries during the Tigers' Track and Field Meet on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2015 in the B. Moore Track & C. Maddox Field House.

After being in “depression mode,” Tiger sprinter Tremayne Acy returns to competition after minor surgery

By Jourdan Riley April 26, 2016

LSU junior sprinter Tremayne Acy had to give up on his dream of playing football. Acy, the “most talented” athlete on LSU’s track and field team to many, had the athleticism for many...

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards addresses a Joint Legislative Session in Baton Rouge, La., Monday, March 14, 2016. Edwards said Monday that while Louisiana's budget troubles will continue to be his focus, he'll also seek to fulfill campaign promises to raise the minimum wage and enact an equal pay law. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

OPINION: Asking criminal history on job applications hinders formerly incarcerated people

By Michael Beyer @michbeyer April 26, 2016

The Louisiana House of Representatives voted 53-39 to give formerly incarcerated people a better chance at finding a job with certain state agencies. Now it’s time for the State Senate to follow. The...

The Treasury Department announced that Harriet Tubman will replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill

OPINION: Harriet Tubman and “Lemonade” don’t create equality

By Clarke Perkins @ClarkePerkins April 26, 2016

Last week was so pro-black, and I’m here for it. However, the past few days don’t automatically create equality among the races. U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Jacob Lew announced Harriet Tubman...

LSU senior infielder Sandra Simmons (3) gets ready to bat during the Tigers' 2-0 victory against South Carolina on Sunday, Apr. 24, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Tigers looking to win 14th-straight against McNeese on Tuesday

By Marc Stevens April 25, 2016

Since April 9, 2014, the No. 14 LSU softball team has dominated its in-state rivals, winning 13 consecutive games and losing only one. This season, the Tigers (36-13, 10-11 Southeastern Conference) are...

LSU sophomore pitcher Doug Norman (21) pitches the ball during the Tigers' game against Southeastern on April 20, 2016 in Alex Box Stadium

Hoping to secure a No. 4 starter, Mainieri gives ball to Norman against Tulane

By James Bewers April 25, 2016

In a league as stout as the Southeastern Conference, the buzz phrase for LSU coach Paul Mainieri is “margin for error.” That was clear in the No. 8 LSU baseball team’s series loss to...

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OPINION: John Kasich, Ted Cruz’s last ditch effort to stop Trump futile

By Cody Sibley @CodySibley April 25, 2016

The 2016 election-turned-reality-show just took a new twist. Again. Gov. John Kasich, R-Ohio, and Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, released a statement that they’re teaming up to throw the Republicans into...

William Malater, of Oswego, N.Y., looks at his cell phone as he waits in line for a rally for Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump, Monday, April, 25, 2016, in Wilkes-Barre Township, Pa. (Mark Moran/The Citizens' Voice via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

OPINION: Contested convention takes away from democratic process

By Charlie Bonacquisti @Charlie_Bonac2 April 25, 2016

Unless something major happens, the Republican Party will hold a contested convention. We have to make sure party leaders don’t ignore the will of the people in the process. To be the Republican...

LSU junior infielder Kramer Robertson (3) bats during LSU's 11-8 victory on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Alex Box Stadium

Robertson, Valek named to award watch lists

April 25, 2016

LSU junior shortstop Kramer Robertson has been named to the Brooks Wallace Award watch list, and Tiger senior pitcher John Valek III is among hurlers on the National Pitcher of the Year watch list, the...

LSU freshman Megan Davenport (31) digs the ball during the Tigers' 5-0 defeat against Florida St. on Saturday, Apr. 02, 2016 at Mango's Beach Volleyball Club.

Tigers come up short in semifinals of CCSA Conference Championship tournament

April 24, 2016

The LSU beach volleyball team made it to the semifinals in the CCSA conference championship tournament, but fell short against Georgia State in the final match of the weekend. LSU entered the tournament...

LSU junior Nataliyah Friar competes during the Tigers' LSU Alumni Gold Track and Field Meet on Saturday, 23, 2016 at the Bernie Moore Track Stadium.

Track and field teams give top-10 performances at LSU Alumni Gold meet

April 24, 2016

LSU’s track and field teams continued to improve their 2016 outdoor track season, as the teams gained several victories at the LSU Alumni Gold meet Saturday. The squads climbed into the top-10 of...

LSU senior catcher Kellsi Kloss (77) high-fives freshman pitcher Sydney Smith (12) after the Tigers' 2-0 victory against South Carolina on Sunday, Apr. 24, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Tigers’ consistent offense propels sweep of South Carolina

April 24, 2016

The No. 14 LSU softball team wanted more consistent offensive play entering a three-game set against South Carolina this weekend. They got just that. The Tigers (36-13, 10-11 Southeastern Conference) defeated...

LSU sophmore infielder Bryce Jordan (25) celebrates his home run with his teammates during LSU's 11-8 victory on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Alex Box Stadium

Defense, relief pitching balance explosive offense as Tigers take Game 3 against Mississippi State, 11-8

April 24, 2016

After an almost four-hour contest, which included 27 hits, 19 runs and 15 different pitchers, the No. 5 LSU baseball team avoided being swept by No. 7 Mississippi State with an 11-8 victory Sunday at Alex...