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The Student News Site of Louisiana State University

Reveille

Spring Living Expo
The Student News Site of Louisiana State University

Reveille

Spring Living Expo
The Student News Site of Louisiana State University

Reveille

All content by Connor Tarter
Chris Broussard's 2004 Nissan king-cab pickup truck is hooked up to a tow truck Wednesday, August 28, 2013 near Geismar, Louisiana. 

[Photo] Update: Missing University student found dead in overturned truck

August 28, 2013
Chris Broussard's 2004 Nissan king-cab pickup truck is hooked up to a tow truck Wednesday, August 28, 2013 near Geismar, Louisiana. 

Associate Production Editor Erin Hebert is a 20-year-old journalism junior from Gueydan, La. This is her third semester at The Daily Reveille, where she previously worked as a copy editor/page designer and news writer. When she's not camped out in the basement of Hodges Hall, you'll probably find her watching Netflix and wishing she had a cat. She has been known to get emotional about fonts.

News Editor Alyson Gaharan is a 20-year-old political communication junior from Alexandria, La. This is her third semester at the Daily Reveille, where she has previously written news. Some of her favorite journalism memories include becoming one of the Reveille authorities for all things LSU administration and interning in California, where she met the U.S. Secret Service and crashed a diplomat's dinner in hopes of meeting Pres. Obama. When she's not in Hodges Hall chasing down breaking news, she loves running, cooking and writing in her monogrammed planner.

Managing Editor and Entertainment Blogger Taylor Balkom is a 21-year-old mass communication senior from Baton Rouge. Entering his eighth semester at The Daily Reveille, his previous positions at the paper, such as editor in chief, photo editor, staff photographer, staff news writer, entertainment writer and blogger, have taught him valuable life lessons like how to avoid death by sleep deprivation and how to bike in a hurricane while carrying thousands of dollars worth of photo equipment. Few things irritate him more than witnessing someone taking a photo with an iPad, and he will approach and chastise you for doing so, before explaining how the phone in your pocket — yes, he knows you have one — takes much better photos and doesn't make you look like as much of a jackass. He might forgive your error if you give him a taco.

Associate Production Editor Zach Wiley is a 19-year-old mass communication sophomore from Memphis, Tenn. He loves Vampire Weekend so much that he met and took a picture with Ezra Koenig. He even drew a heart around the picture and tweeted it at Koenig.

Opinion Editor Megan Dunbar is a 20-year-old English senior from Greenville, S.C.. This is her fourth semester at the Reveille, where she started as a radio reporter and has worked as a staff news writer and opinion columnist. She hates shoes but loves her bike and the Super sandwich at Inga's.

Managing Editor of External Media Brian Sibille is a 21-year-old mass communication senior from Lafayette, La., recently named best city for urban planning or something. Embarking on his third year at the Reveille, he's done everything from contributing news to editing news. He also contributes to New Orleans music blog MySpiltMilk.com. If you want to hear him talk a lot, ask him about music or certain state politicians. You'll only get his jokes if you're a true '00s kid.

Multimedia Editor Chris Vasser is a 21-year-old political science senior from New Orleans, La. His two previous semesters at the Reveille were spent as a videographer. Some of the highlights from his career thus far at the Reveille include playing with kittens and a baby kangaroo, getting tattooed for the Reveille and being lunged at multiple times by Mike the Tiger (from within his habitat.)

Natalie Guccione is a 21-year-old mass communication senior from New Orleans. This is her sixth semester at The Daily Reveille and second as radio director. She is obsessed with her 4-pound Yorkie named Heidi, loves glitter, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and constantly want donuts and coffee.

Deputy Sports Editor Spencer Hutchinson is a 21-year-old mass communication senior from West Monroe. This is his fourth semester at the Reveille, where he served as a sports contributor for the past three semesters. When not in class or the newsroom, he can usually be found watching whatever sporting event is currently on television. If he's not watching sports, he's watching James Bond or superhero movies with hot popcorn and ice-cold Diet Coke.

Sports Editor Chandler Rome is a 20-year-old mass communication junior from Baton Rouge. He's written as a sports contributor and sports writer for the Reveille for four semesters and spent the past summer in Delaware interning for The News Journal. Chandler loathes words that end in "-eaux", the phrase "Love Purple, Live Gold" and children. Pancakes, a good baseball game and Hi-C Flashin' Fruit Punch make him happy.

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Founder and CEO of Louisiana Business Inc. Rolfe McCollister responds to an issue Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in the LSU System Administration Building.

LSU sophomore punter Jamie Keehn (38) responds to questions from a reporter Sunday, August 11, 2013 during LSU Football Media Day in the Charles McClendon Practice Facility.

LSU head coach Les Miles enthusiastically responds to questions from various media outlets Sunday, August 11, 2013 in the Football Operations Center.

LSU offensive coordinator Cam Cameron responds to questions from media outlets Sunday, August 11, 2013 during LSU Football Media Day in the Charles McClendon Practice Facility.

LSU junior defensive tackle Anthony Johnson (90) poses with his teammates Sunday, August 11, 2013 during LSU Football Media Day in the Charles McClendon Practice Facility.

[Photo] Reborn defensive line seeks to uphold tradition

August 29, 2013
LSU junior defensive tackle Anthony Johnson (90) responds to questions from various media outlets Sunday, August 11, 2013 during LSU Football Media Day in the Charles McClendon Practice Facility.

[Photo] Johnson, Ferguson relationship goes deeper than football

August 29, 2013
LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) waits to respond to questions from various media outlets Sunday, August 11, 2013 during LSU Football Media Day in the Charles McClendon Practice Facility.

LSU freshman quarterback Anthony Jennings (10) responds to questions from various media outlets Sunday, August 11, 2013 during LSU Football Media Day in the Charles McClendon Practice Facility.

Andrew Fetterly Wilkes-Krier, known by his stage name Andrew W.K., performs Sunday, July 28, 2013 at Culture Bar.

[Photo] Party Hard: Andrew W.K. discusses drumming challenges, college advice

July 30, 2013
Hugo Barra, vice president Android product management at Google, displays the new Nexus 7 tablet on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Opinion: Patience is not a virtue when it comes to Google

By Connor Tarter
July 29, 2013
A blue light and sign sit above an emergency call box Wednesday outside of Broussard Hall.

Abita's Satsuma Harvest Wit is a thin wheat beer that falls short of the brewery's usual level of quality.

[Photo] Beer of the Week: Satsuma Harvest not Abita's best

July 24, 2013
Abita's Satsuma Harvest Wit is a thin wheat beer that falls short of the brewery's usual level of quality.

Beer of the Week: Satsuma Harvest not Abita’s best

By Connor Tarter
July 24, 2013
Opinion: Creating a better cell phone battery is not impossible

Opinion: Creating a better cell phone battery is not impossible

By Connor Tarter
July 24, 2013
Abita's Satsuma Harvest Wit is a thin wheat beer that falls short of the brewery's usual level of quality.

Abita's Satsuma Harvest Wit is a thin wheat beer that falls short of the brewery's usual level of quality.

LSU President F. King Alexander speaks at Breakfast to Business Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in the Business Education Complex.

[Photo] American workers drop in global job competitiveness

October 15, 2013
LSU President F. King Alexander speaks at Breakfast to Business Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in the Business Education Complex.

LSU President F. King Alexander speaks at Breakfast to Business Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in the Business Education Complex.

[Photo] Alexander talks University mid-career earnings

July 24, 2013

Opinion: Memory-regrowing worms a sure sign of the apocalypse

By Connor Tarter
July 17, 2013
The Samuel Adams Thirteenth Hour stout is a dark Belgian-style ale that offers flavors of dark fruit like cherries and raisins.

[Photo] Beer of the Week: Thirteenth Hour is dark, fruity

July 17, 2013
The Samuel Adams Thirteenth Hour stout is a dark Belgian-style ale that offers flavors of dark fruit like cherries and raisins.

Beer of the Week: Thirteenth Hour is dark, fruity

By Connor Tarter
July 17, 2013
LSU baseball head coach Paul Mainieri addresses questions Monday, July 15, 2013 at a press conference in the LSU Athletic Administration Building.

Opinion: Candy Crush addictive, costly to some gamers

Opinion: Candy Crush addictive, costly to some gamers

By Connor Tarter
July 15, 2013
A mint julep cocktail is displayed Friday, July 12, 2013 at Huey's, a new bar in downtown Baton Rouge.

[Photo] Huey's hosts grand opening

July 13, 2013
Bartenders prepare cocktails for customers Friday, July 12, 2013 at Huey's, a new bar in downtown Baton Rouge.

A bartender prepares a cocktail for a customer Friday, July 12, 2013 at Huey's, a new bar in downtown Baton Rouge.

A bartender prepares a cocktail for a customer Friday, July 12, 2013 at Huey's, a new bar in downtown Baton Rouge.

The use of pure strawberry juice in Abita Strawator gives the beer a hazy appearance and a very sweet aroma.

[Photo] Beer of the Week: Abita Select Strawator

July 11, 2013
The use of pure strawberry juice in Abita Strawator gives the beer a hazy appearance and a very sweet aroma.

Beer of the Week: Abita Select Strawator

By Connor Tarter
July 11, 2013

Opinion: Be an individual and ignore the overhyped Cronut

By Connor Tarter
July 8, 2013
Cracks crawl along the face of the Old President's House Monday, July 8, 2013 near the Student Union.

Student Government President John Woodard poses Monday, July 1, 2013 in front of the Student Union.

[Photo] Woodard looks to rebrand Student Government

July 1, 2013
FILE - This June 23, 2013 file photo shows a TV screen shows a news report of Edward Snowden, a former CIA employee who leaked top-secret documents about sweeping U.S. surveillance programs, at a shopping mall in Hong Kong. President Barack Obama brushed aside sharp European criticism on Monday, suggesting all nations spy on each other, as the French and Germans expressed outrage over alleged U.S. eavesdropping on European Union diplomats. American analyst-turned-leaker Edward Snowden, believed to be stranded for the past week at Moscow’s international airport, applied for political asylum to remain in Russia. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu, File)

Opinion: Cyanogen leads way to online privacy for users

By Connor Tarter
July 1, 2013
The Rouge Morimoto Imperial Pilser, shown above, is served in a ceramic bottle and has a golden, hazy body.

[Photo] Beer of the Week: Morimoto not for the faint of heart

June 27, 2013
The Rouge Morimoto Imperial Pilser, shown above, is served in a ceramic bottle and has a golden, hazy body.

Beer of the Week: Morimoto not for the faint of heart

By Connor Tarter
June 27, 2013
Board of Regents member Roy O. Martin III weighs in on a topic of discussion Wednesday, June 26, 2013 in the Board Room of the Claiborne Conference Center in downtown Baton Rouge.

Opinion: Iconic cereal mascot remains true naval captain

By Connor Tarter
June 25, 2013
Founder and CEO of Louisiana Business Inc. Rolfe McCollister responds to an issue Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in the LSU System Administration Building.

Director of Advocates for Louisiana Public Healthcare Brad Ott presents an issue to the Board of Supervisors Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in the LSU System Administration Building.

[Photo] Board of Supervisors privatizes hospital

June 20, 2013
Hayes, a three-year-old pit bull reaches out to Blitz, a two-year-old wire haired terrier Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the Indigo Hotel in downtown Baton Rouge.

Multiple dogs curiously wander around Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in the Indigo Hotel in downtown Baton Rouge.

Louie, a one-year-old pomeranian, patiently sits Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the Indigo Hotel in downtown Baton Rouge.

Hayes, a three-year-old pit bull (left) and Huey, a three-year-old terrier mix (right) curiously sniff each other Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the Indigo Hotel in downtown Baton Rouge.

Hayes, a three-year-old pit bull, leans forward on his leash Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the Indigo Hotel in downtown Baton Rouge.

Hayes, a three-year-old pit bull (left) and Huey, a three-year-old terrier mix (right) curiously sniff each other Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the Indigo Hotel in downtown Baton Rouge.

[Photo] 'Dog Days' debuts downtown

June 20, 2013
In this March 1, 2013 photo released by Google, a fully inflated test balloon sits in a hangar at Moffett Field airfield, Calif. Google is testing the balloons which sail in the stratosphere and beam the Internet to Earth. (AP Photo/Google, Andrea Dunlap) EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Opinion: More companies should invest in top-secrecy

By Connor Tarter
June 20, 2013
The Smokin’ Bishop beer from Invercargill Brewery tastes like beef jerky but still provides a classic beer taste. It has a strong smoky flavoring but has remnants of other meats like ribs, pulled pork and bacon.

[Photo] Opinion: Beef jerky beer a smoky success

June 19, 2013
The Smokin’ Bishop beer from Invercargill Brewery tastes like beef jerky but still provides a classic beer taste. It has a strong smoky flavoring but has remnants of other meats like ribs, pulled pork and bacon.

Opinion: Beef jerky beer a smoky success

By Connor Tarter
June 19, 2013

Opinion: Out-of-state fees too high for a public university

By Connor Tarter
June 18, 2013
Biological and Agricultural engineering grad student Charles Malveaux pilots his hand-made tri-copter drone Sunday near the Agricultural and Biological engineering building.

[Photo] Graduate student finds domestic use for drones

June 18, 2013
Of the seven recent home burglaries around campus, only one happened in a gated community, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department's crime map.

St. Sebastian Grand Reserve Belgian Strong Ale

[Photo] Beer of the Week: St. Sebastian Grand Reserve Belgian Strong Ale

June 15, 2013
St. Sebastian Grand Reserve Belgian Strong Ale

Beer of the Week: St. Sebastian Grand Reserve Belgian Strong Ale

By Connor Tarter
June 15, 2013
A large painting by Marc Verret, also known as Marc Fresh, is displayed on a fence Monday, June 10, 2013 on Government Street.

A large painting by Marc Verret, also known as Marc Fresh, is displayed in a back room of Rukus Board Shop Monday, June 10, 2013 on Jones Creek Road.

Marc Verret, also known as Marc Fresh, wears a ventilation mask in his outdoor workstation Monday, June 10, 2013 at his home in East Baton Rouge Parish. Verret uses the mask when painting large pieces of street art that involve spray paint fumes.

[Photo] Artists use graffiti to combat blighted Baton Rouge property

June 12, 2013
Marc Verret, also known as Marc Fresh, wears a ventilation mask in his outdoor workstation Monday, June 10, 2013 at his home in East Baton Rouge Parish. Verret uses the mask when painting large pieces of street art that involve spray paint fumes.

Marc Verret, also known as Marc Fresh, puts finishing touches on a painting in his outdoor workstation Monday, June 10, 2013 at his home in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Marc Verret, also known as Marc Fresh, puts finishing touches on a painting in his outdoor workstation Monday, June 10, 2013 at his home in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Matthew Schwartz, vocalist, guitarist and percussionist for local rock band Pacifico, strums his guitar Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in his apartment.

[Photo] Pacifico to host release party for new album

June 12, 2013
Craig Federighi, senior vice president of software engineering at Apple, left, greets Apple CEO Tim Cook after the introduction of iOS 7 during the keynote address of the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, Monday, June 10, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Opinion: iOS 7 design leaves much to be desired

By Connor Tarter
June 12, 2013
Microsoft corporate vice president Phil Harrison speaks at the Microsoft Xbox E3 media briefing in Los Angeles, Monday, June 10, 2013. Microsoft focused on how cloud computing will make games for its next-generation Xbox One console more immersive during its Monday presentation at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. Microsoft announced last week that the console must be connected to the Internet every 24 hours to operate, and the system would ideally always be online. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Opinion: Xbox One a move in the right direction for Microsoft

By Connor Tarter
June 10, 2013
LSU coach Les Miles practices his rappelling technique at the base of the Capitol One building Thursday, May 30, 2013 before his rappel down the 24 story structure in downtown Baton Rouge. Miles' descent is in effort to raise awareness for Louisiana children available for adoption.

LSU coach Les Miles does his iconic hand-clap in triumph at the base of the Capitol One building Thursday, May 30, 2013 after his rappel down the 24 story structure in downtown Baton Rouge. Miles' descent is in effort to raise awareness for Louisiana children available for adoption.

LSU coach Les Miles raises a fist in triumph at the base of the Capitol One building Thursday, May 30, 2013 after his rappel down the 24 story structure in downtown Baton Rouge. Miles' descent is in effort to raise awareness for Louisiana children available for adoption.

LSU coach Les Miles (right) swings away from the face of the Capitol One building Thursday, May 30, 2013 during his rappel down the 24 story structure in downtown Baton Rouge. Miles' descent is in effort to raise awareness for Louisiana children available for adoption.

LSU coach Les Miles receives preliminary rappelling instruction at the base of the Capitol One building Thursday, May 30, 2013 before his rappel down the 24 story structure in downtown Baton Rouge. Miles' descent is in effort to raise awareness for Louisiana children available for adoption.

LSU coach Les Miles pushes away from the face of the Capitol One building Thursday, May 30, 2013 during his rappel down the 24 story structure in downtown Baton Rouge. Miles' descent was in effort to raise awareness for Louisiana children available for adoption.

Petri dishes containing cultures of bacteria grown from samples taken from table tennis balls that were used in games of beer pong are displayed together Saturday, April 27, 2013 in the LSU Ag Chemistry Laboratory.

Petri dishes containing cultures of bacteria grown from samples taken from table tennis balls that were used in games of beer pong are displayed together Saturday, April 27, 2013 in the LSU Ag Chemistry Laboratory.

LSU ________ and ________ perform a scene from Outworks Sunday, April 28, 2013 in the Studio Theater in the Music and Dramatic Arts building.

LSU doctoral student Le’Brian Patrick (left) and theatre senior Jacob Miller (right) perform a scene from Outworks on Sunday in the Studio Theatre.

[Photo] Outworks: Annual theatre festival honors LGBT culture

April 29, 2013
LSU theatre senior Jacob Miller (left) and  doctoral student Le’Brian Patrick (right) perform a scene from Outworks on Sunday in the Studio Theatre.

Members of Delta Delta Delta and Sigma Nu perform a dance routine Sunday, April 28, 2013 during Songfest 2013 in the PMAC.

[Photo] Greeks celebrate philanthropic efforts at Songfest

April 28, 2013
LSU head coach Paul Mainieri yells at an umpire Saturday, April 27, 2013 after being ejected from the game during the Tigers' 4-2 loss to South Carolina in Alex Box Stadium.

LSU freshman infielder Alex Bregman (30) jumps to catch the baseball at second base Saturday, April 27, 2013 during the Tigers' 4-2 loss to South Carolina in Alex Box Stadium.

LSU junior third baseman Christian Ibarra (14) loses his grip on the baseball Saturday, April 27, 2013 during the Tigers' 4-2 loss to South Carolina in Alex Box Stadium.

LSU senior outfielder Raph Rhymes (4) celebrates after a double Saturday, April 27, 2013 during the Tigers' 4-2 loss to South Carolina in Alex Box Stadium.

LSU senior first baseman Mason Katz (8) follows through a swing Saturday, April 27, 2013 during the Tigers' 4-2 loss to South Carolina in Alex Box Stadium.

LSU freshman outfielder Mark Laird (9) attempts to beat a South Carolina infielder to first base Saturday, April 27, 2013 during the Tigers' 4-2 loss to the Gamecocks in Alex Box Stadium.

LSU sophomore gymnast and 2013 SEC Gymnast of the Year Rheagan Courville performs a front flip as part of her opening pitch Saturday, April 27, 2013 before the Tigers' 4-2 loss to South Carolina in Alex Box Stadium.

LSU junior pitcher Ryan Eades (37) lunges forward into his pitch Saturday, April 27, 2013 during the Tigers' 4-2 loss to South Carolina in Alex Box Stadium.

[Photo] Baseball: Gamecocks edge Tigers, 4-2

April 27, 2013
A stone monument siginifies the location of Memorial Oak Grove, which was dedicated in 1926 for the memory of fallen soldiers in World War I.

The Bicentennial Oak provides dappled sunlight Thursday, April 25, 2013 outside Hodges Hall.

Oak trees provide dappled sunlight in Memorial Oak Grove, which was dedicated in 1926 for the memory of fallen soldiers in World War I.

The Bicentennial Oak provides dappled sunlight Thursday, April 25, 2013 outside Hodges Hall.

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