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All content by Mariel Gates
LSU senior outfielder Alex Boulet (9) makes a run for first base on Monday September 30, 2013 during the LSU vs. USSSA Florida Pride 11-0 loss in Tiger Park.

LSU senior outfielder Simone Heyward (25) hits the ball on Monday September 30, 2013 during the LSU vs. USSSA Florida Pride 11-0 loss in Tiger Park.

A freshly poured glass of Wasatch pumpkin beer sits on the counter on Monday September 30, 2013 in the Pelican House bar.

A freshly poured glass of Wasatch pumpkin beer sits on the counter on Monday September 30, 2013 in the Pelican House bar.

A freshly poured glass of Wasatch pumpkin beer sits on the counter on Monday September 30, 2013 in the Pelican House bar.

[Photo] Festive beers to try this fall

September 30, 2013
Image courtesy of RebeccaPollard on Flickr.

Opinion: Grand Theft Auburn, reflecting on video game violence

By Mariel Gates
September 30, 2013
LSU System’s Attorney Jimmy Faircloth gets interviewed after a new hearing in The Times-Picayune and The Advocate vs. LSU lawsuit Monday Sept. 16, 2013, at the 19th Judicial District Courhouse, Baton Rouge, La.

Opinion: University being bullied through irrelevant lawsuits

By Mariel Gates
September 26, 2013
LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) prepares to pass the ball on Saturday, September 21, 2013 during the Tigers' 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.

[Photo] Football: SEC quarterbacks improve from previous season

September 25, 2013
“If your job is to go out there and fight and you might wind up in a body bag, you can put whatever the f*ck you want on your body.” - Troy Henderson, English Literature, Freshman

“I think it’s a non-issue, and there are more important things to worry about.” - Patrick Blanchard, Computer Science, Freshman

“I don’t think tattoos are a problem I don’t think people should be limited.” - Grayson McManus, General Business, Freshman

“I’m okay with that. I don’t like tattoos at all. In Chinese, it means you’re a bad guy.” - Zuwei Chen, Mechanical Engineering, Sophomore

“I don’t think it’s right. We should respect our soldiers, they shouldn’t respect us.” - Megan Stitzlein, Chemistry, Sophomore

“My grandpa was in the service - he got a tattoo on his wrist. I don’t think tattoos determine how well a person will do in the Army.” - Kolby Ledbetter, Mass Communication, Freshman

“I don’t think tattoos define your skill sets. I think it’s a way to express who you are. I don’t care what’s on your body, you’re fighting for my country.” - Jacy Guidry, Psychology, Junior

“It’s not their business whether you have tattoos or not. If people want to come in, the Army should let them.” Dillon Gordon, Sports Administration, Sophomore

Kaylie Carlino Biology Sophomore "Hanging out with my friends because I never go to the Urec and they make me laugh. The easiest way to get over something is to laugh."

Leila Tanios psychology freshman "Whenever I’m stressing, I get really anxious. So when I’m exercising it lets my release some of that tension."

Scott Morrison petroleum engineering senior "Exercising is physical activity; it easier for me to be less stressed just sitting around."

Seth dessauer chem eng freshman "[Exercise] is a really good stress reliever, especially for guys because you are physically relieving the stress by using your muscles."

Nicholas Braud Biology Sophomore "Exercise because it is more physical activity and more stress relieving than just sitting around."

MalLory migliore Junior Kinesiology "I like exercising because it releases endorphins and it makes me happy after. You just feel good."

Jenilyn Saul theatre junior "They are both pretty good outlets but if it’s an extreme amount of stress then I need to go and do something physical."

Finance senior Jared Duenckel does a bench press in the UREC on January 13, 2013.

LSU forensic anthropologist Mary Manheim smiles on Thursday, September 12, 2013, during an interview about her new book "Bone Remains: Cold Cases in Forensic Anthropology" in her office in Howe Russell.

[Photo] Anthropologist reflects on 30-year career in new book

September 22, 2013
Cops and Girl

Opinion: Sexism and inequality: a problem worth addressing

By Mariel Gates
September 22, 2013
LSU senior linebacker Lamin Barrow (18) is assisted by medical personel after sustaining an injury on Saturday, September 21, 2013 during the Tigers' 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.

LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) prepares to pass the ball on Saturday, September 21, 2013 during the Tigers' 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.

LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) shows a face of elation after a touchdown on Saturday, September 21, 2013 during the Tigers' 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.

LSU senior center Elliott Porter (55) prepares to snap the ball in the line of scrimmage during the game on Saturday, September 21, 2013 during the Tigers' 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.

LSU freshman cornerback Dwayne Thomas (13) rams into Auburn junior quarterback Nick Marshall (14) on Saturday, September 21, 2013 during the Tigers' 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.

LSU coach Les Miles struts in the stadium with an intense look on his face on Saturday, September 21, 2013 during the Tigers' 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.

LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) runs downfield on Saturday, September 21, 2013 during the Tigers' 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.

LSU senior linebacker Seth Fruge (48), Auburn junior wide receiver Quan Ray (4) and LSU sophomore linebacker Deion Jones (45) fall to the ground during a fumble on Saturday, September 21, 2013 during the Tigers' 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.

LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger prepares to pass the ball on Saturday, September 21, 2013 during the Tigers' 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.

LSU football players run onto the field at the beginning of the game on Saturday, September 21, 2013 during the Tigers' 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.

Two LSU fans cheer in the crowd on Saturday, September 21, 2013 during the Tigers' 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.

Graduate assistant Mike Mosley, Jr. stands in front of the LSU food pantry on Thursday, September 19, 2013 in the Union.

[Photo] Pantry opens to fight hunger

September 19, 2013
The charging station in the X-174 commuter lot off of Nicholson stands unused on Wednesday, September 18, 2013.

[Photo] University, BR poised for surge in electric vehicle use

September 18, 2013
Cat friends Crosby (left) and Ares (right) snuggle and look up inquisitively. Studies show that having a pet or access to an animal helps improve both mental and physical health.

Opinion: Owning a pet proven one of the best ways to relieve stress

By Mariel Gates
September 17, 2013
Baton Rouge resident Melanie Jones's pet kitten, Yoda, looks up longingly. Many studies show that having a pet or access to an animal in one's life can do amazing thing for the mental health of a person.

Baton Rouge resident Melanie Jones snuggles with her two pet kittens. Many studies show that having a pet or access to an animal in one's life can do amazing thing for the mental health of a person.

Cat friends Crosby (left) and Ares (right) snuggle and look up inquisitively. Studies show that having a pet or access to an animal helps improve both mental and physical health.

Arthur 'Silky Slim' Reed, Vice President of Stop the Killing, Inc. speaks on Thursday, September 12, 2013, during the #WEARENOTSUSPECTS event in the African American Cultural Center on campus.

[Photo] Baton Rouge man on mission to stop racial profiling

September 12, 2013
Planned Parenthood

Head to Head: Planned Parenthood offers valuable, needed reproductive healthcare

By Mariel Gates
September 12, 2013
LSU President F. King Alexander watches the speaker on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 during the Board of Supervisors meeting in the LSU System Building.

Assistant Professor at the School of Electrical Engineering Computer Science Dr. Feng Chen sits at his desk on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, in Patrick F. Taylor hall. Dr. Chen is one of a few new faculty in the School of Electrical Engineering Computer Science, only having started at LSU on August 19.

[Photo] Departments merge to form the College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

September 10, 2013
A majestic pink orb of light sits behind a worker's desk in the Hitlights Lighting Company headquarters in Baton Rouge, La.

A box of experiemental color-changing light bulbs sits on display in the Hitlights Lighting Company headquarters in Baton Rouge, La.

A bulletin board with company plans stands illuminated by multicolored moving lights in the Hitlights Lighting Company headquarters in Baton Rouge, La.

Local lighting company Hitlights sells energy efficient and easy to install light strips in multiple colors and variations.

Local lighting company Hitlights makes energy efficient and easy to install line strips in festive LSU colors.

[Photo] University alumni’s LED lights company goes global

September 9, 2013
Cindie's is a sex shop in Sherwood Forest that's well-stocked with colorful lingerie, sex toys, and other miscellaneous phallic objects.

Cindie's is a sex shop in Sherwood Forest that's well-stocked with colorful lingerie, sex toys, and other miscellaneous phallic objects.

[Photo] Opinion: Clearing up confusion on sex and society

September 9, 2013
Co-owner Tess Brunet fingers through some records on Sunday, September 8, 2013, in her home that doubles as Baton Rouge's newest record store, Lagniappe Records.

Crates of classical vinyls stand on display on Sunday, September 8, 2013, in the newly opened local record store Lagniappe Records.

Larry King gets interviewed on Sunday, September 8, 2013, during the reception after the Larry King event in the LSU Union Theater.

Larry King (left) interviews former Governor Edwin Edwards (center) and Leo Honeycutt (right) on Sunday, September 8, 2013 in the LSU Union Theater.

Positivity

Head to Head: We should be kind and positive to others

By Mariel Gates
September 8, 2013
Associate Professor of Law at Earle Mack School of Law, Donald F. Tibbs, speaks on September 5, 2013, during the Trayvon Martin Panel in the McKernan Auditorium in the Paul M. Hebert Law Center. Also part of the panel were Associate Professor of LSU Law Ken Levy and lawyer Lewis Unglesby.

[Photo] Panel agreed Martin verdict displayed social problems

September 5, 2013
Finance grad student Izza Islam, right, and bioengineering junior Hanif Soysal, left, smile while presenting a powerpoint during the first MSA meeting of the semester on September 5, 2013 in the Acadian Room in the Union.

[Photo] Muslim Student Association aims to increase awareness

September 5, 2013
In this Aug. 21, 2013 photo, bottles of liquor line a bar shelf in downtown Montevideo, Uruguay. The government of Uruguay makes Scotch whisky. It also makes and sells rum, vodka and cognac, and has done so for nearly a century. President Jose Mujica says Uruguay’s long experience at the center of the nation’s liquor business makes it more than capable of dominating another addictive substance: marijuana. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)

Opinion: Attitude towards binge drinking needs to change

By Mariel Gates
September 5, 2013
Anne Patton, Baton Rouge resident, crouches and holds a sign with her son Gabe on September 2, 2013 during the Better Birth Rally in front of The Red Shoes on Government Street.

A table of posters sits readily available to anyone who wanted to advocate better birth on September 2, 2013 during the Better Birth Rally in front of The Red Shoes on Government Street.

Amanda Lewis, Baton Rouge resident, stands on the side of the road with her daughter Alessandra and her infant son Nicholas on September 2, 2013 during the Better Birth Rally in front of The Red Shoes on Government Street.

Susan Shelton, an instructor of nursing at ULL, stands holds up signs advocating better birthing options on September 2, 2013 during the Better Birth Rally at The Red Shoes on Government Street.

[Photo] Rally to improve birth draws crowd on Labor Day

September 2, 2013
Katherine Eagerton, Denham resident, holds signs up with her daughter on September 2, 2013 during the Better Birth Rally in front of The Red Shoes on Government Street.

[Photo] Opinion: Hospital birth practices cause more harm than good

September 2, 2013
Some delicious red velvet cake cupcakes sit waiting to be eaten on August 30, 2013 during the UCFY Mad Hatter tea party event outside of Allen hall.

The four different flavors of Community Coffee teas stand on display on August 30, 2013 during the UCFY Mad Hatter tea party outside of Allen hall.

A student pours themselves a cup of raspberry tea on August 30, 2013 during the UCFY Mad Hatter tea party outside of Allen Hall.

Chemical engineering sophomore Raven Johnson pours herself a cup of tea on August 30, 2013 during UCFY's Mad Hatter tea party outside of Allen Hall.

Mass communications sophomore Nabila Kesrewan enjoys some complementary tea on August 30, 2013 during the UCFY's Mat Hatter tea party outside of Allen Hall.

Ashley Granger, part of University College Center for Freshman Year, talks to a student about UCFY services on August 30, 2013 during the Mad Hatter Tea Party outside of Allen Hall. UCFY workers were handing out information about their services, cupates, brownies, and four different flavors of tea, sponsored by Community Coffee.

LSU sophomore midfielder Fernanda Pina tries to reclaim the ball from an opponent on August 23, 2013 during the LSU vs. Louisiana Tech soccer game in the LSU soccer stadium.

[Photo] Pace on the Pitch: LSU soccer's new-look offense pushing pace this fall

August 26, 2013
William Bouvay Jr., 42, of 8224 Skysail Ave., was arrested Wednesday morning, Sept. 19 in relation to the bomb threat reported Monday, Sept. 17.

Opinion: 24 years in prison too steep for Bouvay’s 12 hours of disorder

By Mariel Gates
August 26, 2013
LSU sophomore pitcher Cody Glenn catapults the ball on Thursday, May 2, 2013 during the first game of the LSU vs. Florida series in Alex Box Stadium.

[Photo] Glenn absent from LSU baseball regional roster

May 30, 2013
Junior utility player Allison Falcon makes a homerun on Thursday, April 25, 2013 during the LSU vs. Alabama softball game in Tiger Park.

[Photo] Softball: LSU seeks first SEC West title since 2007

May 2, 2013
Glass artist Nick Oldenburg works on a piece on Monday, April 29, 2013 in his workshop outside his home in Baton Rouge.

Glass artist Nick Oldenburg works on a piece on Monday, April 29, 2013 in his workshop outside his home in Baton Rouge.

Glass artist Nick Oldenburg starts off a new piece on Monday, April 29, 2013 in his workshop outside his home in Baton Rouge.

[Photo] New glass art gallery showcases local artists, promotes domestic business

April 30, 2013
Freshman infielder Sandra Simmons bats on Thursday, April 24, 2013 during the LSU vs. Alabama softball game in Tiger Park.

The team celebrates after junior utility player Allison Falcon made a homerun on Thursday, April 25, 2013 during the LSU vs. Alabama softball game in Tiger Park.

Senior pitcher Rachele Fico winds up to pitch the ball on Thursday, April 25, 2013 during the LSU vs Alabama game in Tiger Park.

Junior utility player Allison Falcon makes a homerun on Thursday, April 25, 2013 during the LSU vs. Alabama softball game in Tiger Park.

Sophomore outfielder A.J. Andrews bats the ball on Thursday, April 25, 2013 during the LSU vs. Alabama softball game in Tiger Park.

E! news anchor Giuliana Rancic speaks during the press meeting on Sunday, April 21, 2013 before the Delta Gamma Lectureship in Values and Ethics seminar in the PMAC.

[Photo] E! anchor Giuliana Rancic inspires students to give back

April 22, 2013
Former Louisiana governor Kathleen Blanco speaks on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 during the panel meeting for PAISA Day in the LSU Business Education Complex.

Former Louisiana governor Buddy Roemer speaks on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 during the panel meeting for PAISA Day in the LSU Business Education Complex.

Former Louisiana governor Mike Foster speaks on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 during the panel meeting for PAISA Day in the LSU Business Education Complex.

Former Louisiana governor Mike Foster speaks on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 during the panel meeting for PAISA Day in the LSU Business Education Complex.

Former governor of Louisiana Edwin Edwards speaks on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 during the panel meeting for PAISA Day in the LSU Business Education Complex.

[Photo] Former governors stress importance of job growth

April 18, 2013
New LSU President F. King Alexander watches the speaker on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 during the Board of Supervisors meeting in the LSU System Building.

A cute black dog sniffs a passerby on Saturday, April 13, 2013 during the Baton Rouge Blue's Festival in North Boulevard Town Square.

Baton Rouge artist Taufeeq Muhammad works on a painting of a blues singer on Saturday, April 13, 2013 during the Baton Rouge Blues Festival in the North Boulevard Town Square downtown.

Francisco Lomas, left, dances with his friend Louise Papillion, right, while Oscar Harpo Davis plays on the Swamp Blues stage on Saturday, April 13, 2013 during the Baton Rouge Blues Festival in North Boulevard Town Square downtown.

A member of the band C.C. Adcock & The Lafayette Marquis strums his upright bass on the Galvez Stage on Saturday, April 13, 2013 during the Baton Rouge Blues Festival in North Boulevard Town Square downtown.

Oscar Harpo Davis and company play on the Swamp Blues stage on Saturday, April 13, 2013 during the Baton Rouge Blues Festival in North Boulevard Town Square downtown.

An adorable baby plays in a fountain on Saturday, April 13, 2013 during the Baton Rouge Blues Festival in North Boulevard Town Square downtown.

C.C. Adcock sings and plays guitar on the Galvez Stage on Saturday, April 13, 2013 during the Baton Rouge Blues Festival in North Boulevard Town Square downtown.

Some antique childrens' toys sit on display in the LSU Union Art Gallery as a part of the showing titled A Slice of South Louisiana.

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