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Nathan Fisher, Baton Rouge lawyer who often represented LSU athletes, dies

By Emily Lane, NOLA.com January 15, 2015

Baton Rouge defense lawyer Nathan Fisher died Thursday morning at Our Lady of the Lake hospital according to NOLA.com Fisher, who was well known for representing LSU athletes, was 72. Read more at NOLA.com.

Chris Pine, left, and Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs announce the Academy Awards nominees for best actor in a leading role at the 87th Academy Awards nomination ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015 in Beverly Hills, Calif. The 87th Annual Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP)

Academy Award nominations for 2015

January 15, 2015

Once again it is time to see who will bring home an Oscar from the 87th annual Academy Awards.  Nominations were released this morning and you can find the full list, as well as trailers for the films,...

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‘Empire’ – 1.02 – “The Outspoken King” Recap

By Aggi Ashagre January 15, 2015

The purpose of this recap is to break down the key moments from each episode without wasting time on unnecessary filler storylines. Ready? Let's jump in. **Spoilers below. Scroll down at your own risk** 1....

Taylor Swift performs in Times Square during New Year's Eve celebrations on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014 in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Taylor Swift Helps Lucky Fan Pay Off Her Student Loans

By Article by Ed Mazza, The Huffington Post January 14, 2015

As most students know college is expensive.  Some students take out loans to help cover expenses.  However, college student Rebekah Bortniker had some help paying for her loans.  Taylor...

Student Government continues talks of potentially banning all tobacco on campus. In a poll, approximately 60% of students voted not in favor of the ban.

Krupicka introduces bill to hike cigarette tax to fund education

By Moriah Balingit January 14, 2015

Six months after the University launched its tobacco-free policy, Virginia legislator Del. Rob Krupicka (D-Alexandria) is proposing a bill raising taxes on tobacco to fund higher education, The Washington...

An aerial view of LSU's campus.

Important dates for University students to know

January 14, 2015

Classes are back in session, here’s a quick look at your semester: January    1/19 No class for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.   1/23  Last day to drop classes without...

Ex-Baton Rouge police officers plead not guilty in sex case

By Baton Rouge, AP January 13, 2015

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Three former Baton Rouge police officers have pleaded not guilty to charges that accuse one of them of forcing a woman to perform a sex act at a park in February while all...

FILE - This Nov. 24, 2014, file photo, shows the Phi Kappa Psi house at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va. Greek organizations at the school have until Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, to agree to new drinking rules as a condition for ending a temporary ban on social activities, which UVa. President Teresa A. Sullivan imposed following a November Rolling Stone article describing a campus culture that fosters violence against women. The article was later discredited by the magazine's editors. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

UVA Fraternity Reinstated After Rolling Stone Article on Rape

By Jennifer Steinhauer, New York Times January 12, 2015

The University of Virginia reinstated its Phi Kappa Psi fraternity after an article published by Rolling Stone magazine alleged the fraternity was involved in gang rape.  Local authorities guided...

President Barack Obama speaks at Central High School, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, in Phoenix, about the recovering housing sector. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama to call for laws on data hacking, student privacy

By NEDRA PICKLER, Associated Press January 12, 2015

WASHINGTON (AP) President Barack Obama on Monday proposed strengthening laws against identity theft by requiring notification when consumer information is hacked, providing more free access to credit scores...

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival attendees watch Vampire Weekend perform Sunday, April 27, 2014.

Jazz Fest 2015 lineup announced

January 12, 2015

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, also known as Jazzfest, released its 2015 lineup earlier today. From April 24-May 3, multiple musical artists including headlining acts such as Elton John, The...

Tina Fey, left, and Amy Poehler arrive at the 72nd annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Golden Globes 2015 recap and list of winners

By Aggi Ashagre January 11, 2015

The 72nd Annual Golden Globes hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler aired on Sunday night, officially kicking off the 2015 awards show season. While other award ceremonies that cater to television and film...

Barry Adelman, far right, executive producer of the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, is joined by, left to right, fellow Golden Globes executive producer Allen Shapiro, Miss Golden Globe 2015 Greer Grammer, Moet Ambassador Elettra Wiedemann and Hollywood Foreign Press Association President Theo Kingma as they roll out the red carpet at the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards Preview Day at the Beverly Hilton on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Golden Globe Awards will be held on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, at the Beverly Hilton. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) 

72nd Annual Golden Globe nominees

By Jessica Black January 11, 2015

The 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards kick off another year of award ceremonies recognizing top movies, TV series, and actors.  Watch the awards on NBC at 8 p.m./7c and follow LSUReveille.com...