Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Louisiana State University

Reveille

The Student News Site of Louisiana State University

Reveille

The Student News Site of Louisiana State University

Reveille

web

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2016 photo, a U.S. Border Patrol agent drives near the U.S.-Mexico border fence in Sunland Park, N.M. Can Donald Trump really make good on his promise to build a wall along the 2,000-mile U.S.-Mexican border to prevent illegal migration? What’s more, can he make Mexico pay for it? Sure, he can build it, but it’s not nearly as simple as he says. (AP Photo/Russell Contreras)

OPINION: Hodges’ anti-immigrant bill threatens public safety

By Michael Beyer @michbeyer March 15, 2016

Denham Springs Republican Rep. Valarie Hodges is jeopardizing public safety so she can maintain a law enforcement system that dehumanizes immigrant communities. Hodges’ HB 151 would prohibit the...

Courtesy of FX

OPINION: Women finally gettting embraced on TV and film

By John Gavin Harp @SirJohnGavin March 15, 2016

In 2016, a woman with character flaws is finally acceptable — well, at least on screen. After decades of female characters conforming to a short list of stereotypes, Hollywood finally embraced women...

LSU basketball coach Johnny Jones discusses the upcoming season with members of the media on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, in the Athletic Administration Building.

Johnny Jones “embarrassed” by season’s end, addresses direction of program

By Christian Boutwell March 15, 2016

After 43 minutes of stage time during a season-ending press conference, LSU coach Johnny Jones tied the bow on the 2015-16 season. Jones began with an eight-minute opening statement which touched on LSU’s...

LSU junior infielder Constance Quinn (5) throws the ball to first base during LSU's 6-2 victory against the University of Alabama on March 11, 2016 at Tiger Park

Tigers travel to Ruston for first road test

March 14, 2016

The No. 4 LSU softball team clashed with in-state foe Louisiana Tech in Tiger Park on March 5 and came away with a 9-6 comeback victory. But the roles have reversed as coach Beth Torina’s squad will...

Former LSU linebacker Deion Jones performs for NFL scouts during the Tigers' Pro Day Monday, Mar. 14, 2016 in the indoor practice facility.

Jones shines as former Tigers show off their skills at LSU’s pro day

March 14, 2016

A gust of wind went through the LSU indoor practice facility during its annual pro day on Monday. NFL scouts might have felt the breeze when former LSU linebacker Deion Jones ran the 40-yard dash in 4.38...

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: Johnson bill exploits fears of LGBT community

By Michael Beyer @michbeyer March 14, 2016

Mike Johnson is back at it again, trying to pit LGBT people against people of faith. After his bill to expand the definition of religious liberty to include discrimination against the LGBT community failed...

Actor Danny DeVito, right, shows support for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., left, before speaking during a campaign rally at Affton High School Sunday, March 13, 2016, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

OPINION: Politics have no place in performances

By Charlie Bonacquisti @Charlie_Bonac2 March 14, 2016

Celebrities hold powerful positions in society, but some use it at inappropriate times to push their political agenda. Freedom of speech remains the mighty protector of all forms of political expression,...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) greets fans in the student section during the Tigers’ 80-71 victory against Missouri on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in the PMAC.

Report: Ben Simmons nears signing deal with Klutch Sports and Rich Paul, LeBron James’ agent

By Christian Boutwell, @CBoutwell_TDR March 14, 2016

Freshman Ben Simmons, a possible No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, is close to penning a contract with Klutch Sports, a LeBron James-funded agency, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) dunks the ball during the LSU 96-91 victory against the Florida Gators on Saturday Feb. 27, 2016, in the PMAC.

Ben Simmons wins AP SEC Freshman of the Year

By Christian Boutwell @CBoutwell_TDR March 14, 2016

For Ben Simmons’ career in college, it’s more awards and a possible future filled with dollar signs. On Monday, the Associated Press announced Simmons as the Southeastern Conference’s...

LSU defensive line coach Ed Orgeron emerges from the locker room on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, during the Tigers' 31-14 defeat against University of Arkansas in Tiger Stadium.

LSU adds defensive lineman Sci Martin to 2016 recruiting class

By Josh Thornton March 14, 2016

Three-star defensive end prospect Sci Martin became LSU’s 24th commitment of its top five ranked recruiting class ranked by the recruiting service 247Sports on Monday. The New Orleans native was...

Photo by Sallie Mae via Flickr.com

Sallie Mae “Majoring In Money” Survey Breaks Down Financial Literacy Among College Students

By Julia Dunn March 14, 2016

There's a stigma that surrounds a college student when it comes to finances: the stereotype of the twenty-something on their own for the first time, free to spend their money on anything that catches their...

LSU's Tim Quarterman watches the final moments of the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas A&M in the Southeastern Conference tournament in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 12, 2016. Texas A&M won 71-38. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

LSU forgoes any postseason tournament invitation, Jones focuses on program’s future

By Christian Boutwell March 13, 2016

The LSU men’s basketball season is officially over. LSU coach Johnny Jones announced the program decided not to participate in a postseason tournament, the program revealed Sunday evening via a news...