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The Student News Site of Louisiana State University

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The Student News Site of Louisiana State University

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All content by Emily Bracher
A customer holds a book during the Grand Opening on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at TBR Books and Tea on Highland Road in Baton Rouge, La.

Take a look into TBR, Baton Rouge’s newest tea and book store

By Emily Bracher, Entertainment Reporter
April 22, 2025
Seven egg-cellent, last minute Easter basket stuffers

Seven egg-cellent, last minute Easter basket stuffers

By Emily Bracher, Entertainment Reporter
April 18, 2025
Books of all genres line the LSU AgCenter floor at the annual Book Bazaar.

Friends of the LSU Libraries hosted its 49th Book Bazaar and sold over 60,000 books

By Emily Bracher, Entertainment Reporter
April 15, 2025
Five must-read books to keep you busy this spring break

Five must-read books to keep you busy this spring break

By Emily Bracher, Entertainment Reporter
April 1, 2025
LSU alumni band Few Blue takes on Flora-Bama for spring break

LSU alumni band Few Blue takes on Flora-Bama for spring break

By Emily Bracher, Entertainment Reporter
March 28, 2025
SuSu's New Orleans Kitchen opening soon sign, located in Liverpool, England.

From Louisiana to Liverpool: LSU alumni brings Cajun food across the pond

By Emily Bracher, Entertainment Reporter
March 26, 2025
Former Gridiron Show members at rehearsals.

Reporters poke fun at Louisiana politics at the 73rd annual Gridiron Show

By Emily Bracher, Entertainment Reporter
March 24, 2025
Zapp's International Beerfest

The 20th annual Zapps International Beerfest brings over 200 beers to Baton Rouge

By Emily Bracher, Entertainment Reporter
March 24, 2025
Barnes and Noble worker dressed as Effie Trinket at the midnight book drop of "Sunrise on the Reaping".

‘Hunger Games’ fans gather at Barnes and Noble for midnight book release of ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’

By Emily Bracher, Entertainment Reporter
March 19, 2025
Former Gridiron Show members at rehearsals.

Louisiana reporters turn comedians for a night of political satire at the 73rd annual Gridiron Show

By Emily Bracher, Entertainment Reporter
March 18, 2025
Mardi Gras flavored purple drink in front of king cake babies and confetti.

Ten Mardi Gras menus to check out around Baton Rouge

By Emily Bracher, Entertainment Reporter
February 20, 2025
Lacumba III, BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo's first jaguar since the 1990s.

The Baton Rouge Zoo has its first jaguar since the 1990s

By Emily Bracher, Entertainment Reporter
February 19, 2025
Lady DeeJay dances Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at Circa: 1857 on Government Street in Baton Rouge, La.

Meet The Lady DeeJay: Baton Rouge High English teacher by day and DJ by night

By Emily Bracher, Entertainment Reporter
February 17, 2025
2025 Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge schedule.

Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge: 2025 parade schedule and routes

By Emily Bracher, Entertainment Reporter
January 29, 2025
LSU students sled down the back of the Journalism Building on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, on LSU campus in Baton Rouge, La.

Southern snow day: Creative ways to sled down the Mississippi River levee in Baton Rouge

By Emily Bracher, Entertainment Reporter
January 22, 2025
The Louisiana State Capitol sits on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Baton Rouge, La.

The ultimate guide to scratching off your Baton Rouge bucket list

By Emily Bracher
January 17, 2025
Jacob Chastant

Many women struggle with PCOS, an under-researched, incurable disease

By Emily Bracher and Ella Ray
January 13, 2025
French books on display at My French Book Fest, provided by Cavalier Books in New Orleans, taken on Nov. 16.

First annual My French Book Fest encourages students to read French books outside of the classroom

By Emily Bracher
November 22, 2024
French books on display at My French Book Fest, provided by Cavalier Books in New Orleans, taken on Nov. 16.

First annual My French Book Fest encourages students to read French books outside of the classroom

By Emily Bracher
November 21, 2024
"Navigating the Maze: A High Schooler's Roadmap to College Readiness", written by LSU student Tyhlar Holliway.

LSU sophomore and first generation college student publishes first book at 20 years old

By Emily Bracher
November 19, 2024
Tyhlar Holliway posing with her book  “Navigating the Maze: The High Schooler’s Roadmap to College Readiness."

LSU sophomore and first generation college student publishes first book at 20 years old

By Emily Bracher
November 19, 2024
House Brew's seating area, located inside Pelican to Mars at 2678 Government Street.

Meet the 23-year-old owner behind House Brew: Young, fresh and locally roasted

By Emily Bracher
November 15, 2024
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin, People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry and Normal People by Sally Rooney.

Four life changing books that will get every college student back into reading

By Emily Bracher
November 12, 2024
The Redstick Farmers Market in downtown Baton Rouge on Nov. 2, photos provided by Allie Schleter.

Eat Local Week celebrates local farmers and advocates for fresh produce

By Emily Bracher
November 11, 2024
A crowd of LSU students cheers on their peers as they read during the open mic night at Highland Coffees on Oct. 29, 2024, in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU’s oldest literary magazine hosts its first reading series of the fall semester

By Emily Bracher
November 5, 2024
Tyler the Creator's "Chromakopia" announcement via Instagram.

Rev Rank: Tyler the Creator’s “Chromakopia” is his most mature album yet

By Emily Bracher
October 30, 2024
A picture from London Fossette's newest collection

Helene wrecked her hometown. Now this LSU student’s business is raising money and eyebrows

By Emily Bracher
October 26, 2024
Clothes lined up at the fifth annual Boutique Blowout.

Baton Rouge’s fifth annual ‘Boutique Blowout’ helps boost local businesses

By Emily Bracher
October 24, 2024
Specialty chocolates from Chocolate Bijoúx, via the business' website

Chocolate Bijoúx: A scientific approach to the art of chocolate making

By Emily Bracher
October 22, 2024
Doc's Dirty Laundry performs Friday, April 5, 2024, during BonnaMu at The Revelry on Highland Road in Baton Rouge, La.

Doc’s Dirty Laundry: a hot new band inside a destitute old laundromat

By Emily Bracher
October 4, 2024
Photo provided by: Heather Milner 

Rouge Nutrition offers caffeine and community to Baton Rouge locals

By Emily Bracher
September 30, 2024
Picture provided by Amori Bieller 

Strange Fauna, a LSU student’s local business embodying sustainable artwork

By Emily Bracher
September 15, 2024
Twibr graphic (use this one) This week in baton rouge

This Week in BR: Labor Day, live music and a long awaited home game

By Emily Bracher
September 2, 2024
Tailgaters mingle outside of Tiger Stadium Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, prior to an LSU football game in Baton Rouge, La.

Time for tailgates: fond memories and the best spots on campus. Here’s some spots to know

By Emily Bracher
August 28, 2024
Fourth of July Mike Graphic

Songs to help maximize your Fourth of July enjoyment

By Emily Bracher
July 1, 2024
An "opening soon" sign hangs from the Big Cheezy's new location Wednesday, April 3, 2024, on West Chimes Street in Baton Rouge, La.

The even bigger cheesy: Tigerland food truck ‘The Big Cheezy’ opening permanent location

By Emily Bracher
April 11, 2024
Twibr graphic (use this one) This week in baton rouge

This Week in BR: Girls Night Out, Mardi Gras Mambo, Black History Month

By Emily Bracher
February 5, 2024
Left to Right: Christian Liang, Rob Schexnayder, Camryn Wisniewski, Jake Lamy and Brad Boozer

Local band Few Blue set to release first EP

By Emily Bracher
January 25, 2024
Mclean's bookshelf, organized by color, author and series. 

A dive into the online world of ‘bookstagram’ creators

By Emily Bracher
January 19, 2024
Spring semester concert lineup

Concerts to save you from the spring semester slump

By Emily Bracher
January 9, 2024
Photo provided by Emily and Marlo Rodrigue. 

‘Merry Little Marem’: new Marem store opens in the Mall of Louisiana just in time for the holiday season

By Emily Bracher
November 17, 2023
2024 Grammy Nominations

LSU students react to the 2024 Grammy nominations

By Emily Bracher
November 17, 2023
Author’s books on the wall in the state library during the Louisiana Book Festival

‘A wonderful day for books in Louisiana’: Preparations underway for the 2024 Louisiana Book Festival

By Emily Bracher
November 13, 2023
Lil Wayne in Los Angeles in March 2022. PHOTO: MICHAEL TULLBERG/GETTY

Lil Wayne concert postponed

By Emily Bracher
November 10, 2023
Photo by: Malik KellyInstagram: @plumcomplexx

‘Heavy hitting type stuff:’ MADmoiselle is doing more than perform, but delivering an important message

By Emily Bracher
November 8, 2023
“A difficult balancing act:” LSU class focuses on the bridge between William Shakespeare and Taylor Swift

‘A difficult balancing act:’ LSU class focuses on the bridge between William Shakespeare and Taylor Swift

By Emily Bracher
November 2, 2023
Members Brianna Wesselhoff, Macy Schmelz and Anthony Chiasson with LOPA in Free Speech Alley

Tigers for Donating Life is making organ donation information more accessible for students

By Emily Bracher
October 25, 2023
Roman Empire Meme Graphic

LSU students share their versions of the ‘Roman Empire’

By Emily Bracher
October 18, 2023
A cozy corner at Redstick Reads 

‘Great minds read alike’: Redstick Reads is taking reading to the next level

By Emily Bracher
October 13, 2023
“Foam Finger” in a porta potty at The House after one of their performances 

‘Way more exciting than Physics II’: Meet Foam Finger, Baton Rouge’s next up and coming band

By Emily Bracher
October 11, 2023
Simpson at one of his gigs 

DJ Roügh is changing the game for this LSU tailgate season

By Emily Bracher
September 29, 2023
Princes Chone’s album cover for ”The Prophecy“ 

From Mozambique to Baton Rouge, Prince Chone is keeping jazz alive in Louisiana

By Emily Bracher
September 27, 2023
A photo from Bryan’s Instagram

Zach Bryan was arrested following the release of new album

By Emily Bracher
September 20, 2023
A post from Kahan’s Instagram captioned, “hinterland you were more than I ever could have asked for.” 

Who is this Noah Kahan and why is he such a big deal?

By Emily Bracher
September 17, 2023
Does Olivia Rodrigo’s 'GUTS' live up to 'SOUR?'

Does Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘GUTS’ live up to ‘SOUR?’

By Emily Bracher
September 12, 2023
Left to Right: Brad Boozer, Rob Schexnadyer, Camryn Wisniewski, Jake Lamy And Christian Lang 

Pedal the metal: How local band Few Blue is taking Baton Rouge by storm

By Emily Bracher
September 5, 2023
Jimmy Buffett's legacy as a musician and 'part-time beach bum' lives on

Jimmy Buffett’s legacy as a musician and ‘part-time beach bum’ lives on

By Emily Bracher
September 2, 2023
Chloe Richmond’s bookshelf which includes Elissa Sussman’s “Funny You Should Ask.” 

Is ‘BookTok’ influencing the wrong books?

By Emily Bracher
August 31, 2023
The sign reads "Welcome to Tigerland" on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, in Tigerland on Bob Petit Blvd. in Baton Rouge, La.

Students call for safer university transportation at Tigerland: ‘My rideshare was an ambulance’

By Emily Bracher
May 12, 2023
The cover of “Gems of the Soul,” by Harry Wilson Patterson

How two cousins uncovered their grandpa’s lost poetry through LSU’s Hill Memorial Library

By Emily Bracher
April 30, 2023
White Man Painting Graphic

‘A forced forgetting’: How a Republican culture war could shape Louisiana education

By Emily Bracher
April 17, 2023
Associate professor of rhetoric and cultural studies Ashley Mack smiles in a photo.

What is a confidential supporter? These LSU employees offer private help for sexual assault survivors

By Emily Bracher
April 9, 2023
The French House sits on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, on Highland Road in Baton Rouge, La.

Honors college makes therapy more accessible with new in-house mental health services

By Emily Bracher
February 5, 2023
A stand with selected books celebrating Black History Month sits Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022 in LSU's Barnes and Nobles on LSU's campus.

Black History Month kicks off at LSU with poetry night, Image Awards and more

By Emily Bracher
January 31, 2023
Janet Bergeron Vidrine (right) and her Delta Gamma sorority sister Margaret Cassisa (left) on bid day their sophomore year. 

Greek Life alumni discuss friendships after graduation: ‘You have a group of friends who you can count on’

By Emily Bracher
January 16, 2023
Canned goods line the shelves on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, inside the food pantry at the LSU Student Union in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU Pennington researchers hosts research studying effects of weight loss, intermittent fasting on health

By Emily Bracher
December 9, 2022
Data showing the effectiveness of time restricted eating. 

Students on the LSU in Paris program

LSU faculty and students discuss, share experiences with LSU in Paris study abroad program

By Emily Bracher
December 5, 2022
Students on the LSU in Paris program

One of the videos from class explaining how to sign and what facial expressions to use. 

Graduate students smiling after a meeting. 

LSU graduate students, faculty come together to form new Black History Research and Writers Group

By Emily Bracher
November 26, 2022
Graduate students smiling after a meeting. 

A sign reads "Help IJM end slavery through threads" on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in front of the LSU Student Union in Baton Rouge, La.

Clothing sits atop a table on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, for the International Justice Mission thrifting event outside the LSU Student Union in Baton Rouge, La.

A poster reads "International Justice Mission Pop-Up Thrift Shop" on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, outside of the LSU Student Union in Baton Rouge, La.

A sign reads "Help IJM end slavery through threads" on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in front of the LSU Student Union in Baton Rouge, La.

A student makes their plate from the vegetarian options on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, in The 5 Dining Hall in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU Pennington researchers use AI to develop personalized diets, hopes to curb obesity

By Emily Bracher
November 6, 2022
Members of Ratio Christi pose for a group photo.

Student organization Ratio Christi seeks to find truth and reason behind beliefs

By Emily Bracher
October 29, 2022
Christian Gladney poses with his lint roller microphone near North Hall on LSU's campus in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU students and Office of Communications discuss creating content for university TikTok account

By Emily Bracher
October 7, 2022
Christian Gladney poses with his lint roller microphone near North Hall on LSU's campus in Baton Rouge, La.

Christian Gladney in his one word interview video. 

Trash cans litter the campus of LSU on Friday, Sep. 9, 2022, at LSU, Baton Rouge, La.

How does campus recover from Louisiana Saturday Night? Facility Services on preparing for, cleaning up after game day

By Emily Bracher
September 30, 2022
An overflowing trashcan after the LSU v. Mississippi State game. 

Student reading and writing in her book while studying on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in the Student Union on LSU's Campus in Baton Rouge, La.

Humidity, hospitality: Out-of-state students discuss LSU, what makes Louisiana different

By Emily Bracher
August 27, 2022