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All content by Quint Forgey
10/19/16 News Stands

Letter from the Editor: The Advocate’s condemnation of LSU student editors’ decision shameful, unethical

By Quint Forgey
October 26, 2016
Milo Yiannopoulos speaks on Sept. 21, 2016 at the Student Union Theater

Letter from the editor: University should denounce Milo Yiannopoulos

By Quint Forgey
September 21, 2016
Rep. Thomas Carmody, R-Shreveport, looks dejected as a bill to merge all existing higher education governing boards into a new, single governing apparatus failed Wednesday in the House Education Committee.  

House Education Committee kills bill to merge higher education governing boards

By Quint Forgey
April 27, 2016
Students from various universities across Louisiana marching together to protest cuts to higher education funding at Capitol Park on Feb. 19, 2016.

House committee passes contentious state contract legislation

By Quint Forgey
February 22, 2016
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards addresses the legislature about budget cuts on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, at the Louisiana State Capitol. 

Gov. Edwards opens special session with plea for “fiscal responsibility”, executive order to cut state spending

By Quint Forgey
February 14, 2016
Grading with a Plus...and a Minus?

TOPS suspension, GPA miscommunications leave students uncertain

By Quint Forgey
February 11, 2016
President Barack Obama spoke of disaster and resilience on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015 in The Lower 9th Ward Senior Center Andrew P. Sanchez & Copelyn-Bird Center.

Potus’ Policies: A reflection on Barack Obama’s two terms in office

By Quint Forgey
January 13, 2016
President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool)

Obama’s final State of the Union address marked by indirect Republican criticism

By Quint Forgey
January 12, 2016
Beer theft leads to high-speed LSUPD pursuit

Beer theft leads to high-speed LSUPD pursuit

By Quint Forgey
November 24, 2015
LSU media relations confirmed Sigma Chi's LSU fraternity chapter has been placed on interim suspension.

LSU Sigma Chi fraternity chapter suspended

By Quint Forgey
November 11, 2015

LSU student arrested on three charges of dating violence, arrested for stalking same victim earlier this year

By Quint Forgey
October 28, 2015

Kappa Alpha brothers remember house dad, services set for Saturday

By Quint Forgey
October 8, 2015

Kappa Alpha house dad found dead in fraternity house

By Quint Forgey
October 6, 2015
United States senator, Bill Cassidy, talks to LSU engineering and medical students about the future of healthcare on Friday, April 24, 2015 in Patrick F. Taylor.

Cassidy to chair Senate committee on campus

By Quint Forgey
September 30, 2015
Tyler Edwards' funeral to be held Wednesday afternoon in Monroe

Tyler Edwards’ funeral to be held Wednesday afternoon in Monroe

By Quint Forgey
September 21, 2015
Former tight end Tyler Edwards

Tyler Edwards’ cause of death likely suicide

By Quint Forgey
September 21, 2015

LSUPD find a gun, drugs in stalled car on Highland Road

By Quint Forgey
September 11, 2015

BRPD officer involved in crash on campus

By Quint Forgey
September 2, 2015
Temporary entrance signs direct students Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015 to the side of the LSU UREC.

UREC pool to close for up to 12 weeks

By Quint Forgey
March 8, 2015
The newly renovated LSU PD Mobile Command sits in the parking lot just outside of LSU PD Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

No arrests made in Friday’s armed robbery on Aster Street

By Quint Forgey
February 1, 2015
Recent Contribution to the College of Engineering

University to receive $40 million, largest planned gift in LSU history

By Quint Forgey
January 28, 2015
This month the University Board of Supervisors will approve construction plans on a new Kappa Sigma Fraternity house funded by the fraternity.  

Kappa Sigma to build a new house on campus

By Quint Forgey
December 8, 2014
Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., thanks her family, staff and campaign supporters during her concession speech Saturday, December 6, 2014 in the Waldorf Astoria Ballroom of The Roosevelt New Orleans.

Landrieu concedes, ends 18-year Senate tenure

By Quint Forgey
December 6, 2014
An aerial view of LSU's campus.

LSU discrimination policy unclear, causing controversy in student organizations

By Quint Forgey
December 4, 2014
LSU Students Die-In Protests (7).jpeg

Students, professors protest Ferguson shooting in the Quad

By Quint Forgey
December 1, 2014
Dec 21, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans musician Allen Toussaint plays the National Anthem before the R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The piano was dedicated to Louisiana artist George Rodrigue, of blue dog fame, who died eight days ago. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

College of Music and Dramatic Arts receives 15 Steinway pianos

By Quint Forgey
November 30, 2014
Gov. Bobby Jindal speaks at the breaking ground ceremony for the renovations for Patrick F Talyor on November 17, 2014.

Jindal takes $4.9 million from TOPS, will not affect students

By Quint Forgey
November 23, 2014
Gov. Bobby Jindal speaks at the breaking ground ceremony for the renovations for Patrick F Talyor on November 17, 2014.

Jindal takes $4.9 million from TOPS in midyear cuts

By Quint Forgey
November 21, 2014
Petroleum Engineering student worker and Veterans Center member Ryan Gibson spends time in the Veterans Center Wednesday.

Former Marine adjusts to University life

By Quint Forgey
November 20, 2014
Hill Memorial Library has recently obtained a new copy of Dante's Divinve Comedy.

Hill Memorial Library acquires centuries-old Dante

By Quint Forgey
November 20, 2014
The WISE panel members met Tuesday August 19th, 2014 at LABI to discuss allocation of funds and implementation of education reform.

LSU energy research campaign to launch in 2015

By Quint Forgey
November 19, 2014

Keystone votes ‘too little, too late’ in La. Senate runoff

By Quint Forgey
November 13, 2014

University professors warn of drawbacks to constitutional amendments

By Quint Forgey
November 9, 2014
Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., encourages supporters in New Orleans to vote in Dec. 6 runoff elections after the U.S. Senate jungle primaries.

Landrieu rallies support in hopes of a fourth term

By Quint Forgey
November 4, 2014
Bill Cassidy, Rob Maness and Mary Landrieu face off in the last US senate candidate debate Wednesday October 29, 2014 in the Holliday Forum.

High stakes Election Day welcomes jungle primary

By Quint Forgey
November 3, 2014
Bill Cassidy, Rob Maness and Mary Landrieu face off in the last US senate candidate debate Wednesday October 29, 2014 in the Holliday Forum.

Jabs traded at final U.S. Senate debate

By Quint Forgey
October 29, 2014
Sherrilyn Sabo is a "non traditional" student at LSU October 23, 2014.

Mother revitalizes dream of pursuing education after 30 years of homeschooling her children

By Quint Forgey
October 28, 2014
The LSU Alumni Association's national board of directors names Cliff Vannoy as Executive President and Chief Operating Officer of the assocciation.

New Alumni Association president encourages student involvement

By Quint Forgey
October 26, 2014
Former President Bill Clinton speaks at a campaign rally for incumbent Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-L.a.) in Baton Rouge on Monday.

Bill Clinton headlines Landrieu rally

By Quint Forgey
October 20, 2014

University, politicians discuss ISIS

By Quint Forgey
October 16, 2014
A sign encouraging citizens to sign a petition instituting the area of St. George as a city are arranged outside of Megan's Dress 2 the 9's Wednesday, June 18, 2014.

St. George boundaries will not change, despite LSU petition

By Quint Forgey
October 14, 2014
Bill Cassidy addresses veterans during a rally at the USS Kidd Veterans Museum Monday.

Cassidy, McCain and Vitter Headline Veterans Rally

By Quint Forgey
October 13, 2014

Graves sends unsolicited emails to students

By Quint Forgey
October 7, 2014

University Student Develops New Safety App

By Quint Forgey
September 25, 2014
LSU Lakes

LSU Lakes Master Plan moves forward

By Quint Forgey
September 25, 2014

University student opens Paleo concession stand for game days

By Quint Forgey
September 11, 2014
Libertarian Rufus Craig opens up about 6th District race

Libertarian Rufus Craig opens up about 6th District race

By Quint Forgey
September 10, 2014
Daniel Fernquist, a Mechanical Engineering Sophomore, is one of the relatively few students attending LSU after transferring from a community college.

Community college stereotypes affect transfer rates

By Quint Forgey
September 9, 2014

University Professor Speaks on Traffic Trends

By Quint Forgey
August 27, 2014
Paul Dietzel stands in front of his campaign headquarters Tuesday, January 21, 2014 in Baton Rouge. He is running for Congress in Louisiana's sixth congressional district.

Numerous candidates vie for 6th District

By Quint Forgey
May 4, 2014
President Barack Obama laughs with women in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, as he leaves an event for the Council on Women and Girls, where he signed a memorandum creating a task force to respond to campus rapes. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Reporting sexual assault discussed

By Quint Forgey
April 30, 2014
Edwin Edwards

Former Gov. Edwards returns to politics in 6th District race

By Quint Forgey
April 30, 2014
Graffiti has been written on the walls of free speech plaza.

Mysterious infinity graffiti appears around campus

By Quint Forgey
April 29, 2014
Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden speaks to reporters Tuesday, March 25, 2014, during a press conference at North Boulevard Town Square.

Woodard, Tufts not contacted by Holden

By Quint Forgey
April 29, 2014
Housing non-discrimination bill fails

Housing non-discrimination bill fails

By Quint Forgey
April 28, 2014
A man holds up a Bible during a reenactment of the Passion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday during Holy Week celebrations in the Rocinha slum of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, April 18, 2014. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Bible bill withdrawn, LGBT legislation pulled

By Quint Forgey
April 27, 2014

University fails to meet “Well-Ahead” standards

By Quint Forgey
April 24, 2014

Garret Graves Profile

By Quint Forgey
April 23, 2014
Former chair of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Garret Graves is running for the Louisiana 6th district congressional seat.

Graves emphasizes political experience in 6th District race

By Quint Forgey
April 23, 2014
FILE - In this March 17, 2014 file photo, Former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards speaks at the Baton Rouge Press Club in Baton Rouge, La. Whether Edwards wins or loses his bid for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District seat, one thing is certain: the former governor’s entrance into the race dredges up negative national attention for the state and renewed conversations about a perceived culture of corruption. Edwards may want to talk about issues, but that doesn’t come without talk of his federal corruption conviction and the inevitable stereotype about Louisiana’s reputation for shady, backroom political dealing. (AP Photo/Travis Spradling)

Graves takes financial lead in 6th District race

By Quint Forgey
April 22, 2014

Higher ed bill passes, gun bills fail in legislature

By Quint Forgey
April 21, 2014
Capt. Bob Bell is running for office Louisiana's 6th Congressional District.

Navy captain runs for Congress

By Quint Forgey
April 8, 2014
Craig McCulloch is a candidate for Congress in Louisiana's 6th District.

Baton Rouge small business owner runs in 6th District Race

By Quint Forgey
April 7, 2014
FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2013, file photo, different strains of pot are displayed for sale at Medicine Man marijuana dispensary in Denver. Nationwide marijuana legalization seems inevitable to three-fourths of Americans, according to a new poll out Wednesday, April 2, 2014. The Pew Research Center survey on the nation's shifting attitudes about drug policy also showed increased support for moving away from mandatory sentences for non-violent drug offenders.(AP Photo/Brennan Linsley, File)

Marijuana legislation deferred

By Quint Forgey
April 6, 2014
Louisiana Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne speaks to a small crowd of students about voter apathy amongst millennials Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in the Red River Room of the Student Union.

Dardenne adresses voter apathy

By Quint Forgey
April 2, 2014
Baton Rouge councilman Ryan Heck asks a question Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 at a Metro City Council meeting in downtown Baton Rouge.

BR, NOLA city councils paint a tale of two cities on gay rights

By Quint Forgey
April 2, 2014
Ronald McWoodard

April Fools’: Woodard Takes Over McDonald’s Management

By Quint Forgey
March 31, 2014
Louisiana State Capitol

TOPS reforms fail, are deferred

By Quint Forgey
March 30, 2014
Former LSU football player runs in 6th district race

Former LSU football player runs in 6th district race

By Quint Forgey
March 27, 2014
Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden speaks to reporters Tuesday, March 25, 2014, during a press conference at North Boulevard Town Square.

IBM awards Baton Rouge exclusive grant for public transportation

By Quint Forgey
March 25, 2014
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal speaks during the opening of the state legislature at the state capitol in Baton Rouge, La., Monday, March 10, 2014. (AP Photo/Hilary Scheinuk)

Jindal knocks Obama’s higher ed policies

By Quint Forgey
March 24, 2014

Richard’s bills could affect higher education funding

By Quint Forgey
March 24, 2014
Louisiana State Capitol

Abortion bill passes House committees

By Quint Forgey
March 23, 2014
Former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards announces he will run for U.S. representative of the Sixth Congressional District on Monday, March 17, 2014 during The Press Club of Baton Rouge luncheon at the Iberville room of The Belle of Baton Rouge Casino & Hotel.

Professor talks power of name recognition in congressional race

By Quint Forgey
March 20, 2014
Snapshots: Butts around campus

Butt bill would fine litterers

By Quint Forgey
March 17, 2014
Edwin Edwards

Edwards announces bid for Congress

By Quint Forgey
March 17, 2014
In this photo provided by CBS News, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is interviewed on CBS's “Face the Nation” in Washington Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. (AP Photo/CBS News, Chris Usher)

Jindal focuses on higher education at legislative session

By Quint Forgey
March 16, 2014
A bible rests in the sanctuary of the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church on Feb. 2, 2013.

Bible may be state’s official book if bill passes

By Quint Forgey
March 12, 2014
 

Lawmakers attempt to curb domestic violence

By Quint Forgey
March 11, 2014
Climatology junior Courtney Mills empties a recycling bin Thursday as part of her student-worker duties for her job at LSU Recycling.

Minimum wage bills to raise pay

By Quint Forgey
March 9, 2014
Baton Rouge Mayor-President Kip Holden speaks to the media about a new health initiative Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014 in Town Square in downtown Baton Rouge.

Holden yet to contact Woodard

By Quint Forgey
February 26, 2014
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, center, speaks to reporters outside the White House in Washington, Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, following a meeting between President Barack Obama and members of the National Governors Association (NGA). From left are, Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, NGA Chair, Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin, Jindal, Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin, and Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Jindal critiques Obama’s proposal

By Quint Forgey
February 24, 2014
Elm Groove Baptist Church pastor Errol K. Domingue voices his concerns Saturday, Feb. 22, 2013 during the Louisiana Black Caucus Town Hall meeting in the Baton Rouge Community College's Magnolia Performing Arts Pavilion Theatre.

Payday lending dominates Black Caucus town hall

By Quint Forgey
February 24, 2014
In this Jan. 28, 2014, photo President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address on Capitol Hill in Washington. A Democratic push to boost the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour is a long shot in Congress this election year, even after President Barack Obama made it a centerpiece of his State of the Union address. (AP Photo)

Poll: La. favors higher wages

By Quint Forgey
February 19, 2014
Dan Claitor

Claitor hopes to advocate for LSU in 6th District

By Quint Forgey
February 18, 2014

Richardson to lead Louisiana tax code study

By Quint Forgey
February 18, 2014
District 7 Councilwoman Denise Marcelle voices her support for repealing state Blue Laws regarding alcohol sales on Sundays during a City Council meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Blue Laws are typically antiquated laws with religious and moral backgrounds.

Council rejects resolution to support sodomy repeal

By Quint Forgey
February 13, 2014
A demonstrator holds a bible while marching outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, as the court heard arguments on California's voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8. The Supreme Court waded into the fight over same-sex marriage Tuesday, at a time when public opinion is shifting rapidly in favor of permitting gay and lesbian couples to wed, but 40 states don't allow it. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

New legislation would remove outdated sodomy in Louisiana

By Quint Forgey
February 11, 2014
Clark stands outside of his office in Stubbs Hall at LSU before an interview.

Clark focuses on ‘average man’ in 6th District race

By Quint Forgey
February 10, 2014
In this Oct. 16, 2013, photo, Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, left, and Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, walk to the Senate floor to vote on a bill to raise the debt ceiling and fund the government on Capitol Hill in Washington. The budget-debt brawl has widened the rift between the Grand Old Party and tea party lawmakers who are upset that House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell agreed to the plan to reopen government without extracting any limits on President Barack Obama's health care law.(AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Study reveals Tea Party support in La.

By Quint Forgey
February 6, 2014
CVS announced Wednesday that it would cease selling cigarettes and other forms of tobacco by October 2014, with President and CEO Larry J. Merlo saying "the sale of tobacco products is inconsistent with our purpose."

CVS to stop selling cigarettes

By Quint Forgey
February 5, 2014
Ellie Schilling, center, a lawyer representing Louisiana abortion clinics, speaks at a protest outside the Department of Health and Hospitals building on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Baton Rouge, La. Abortion rights supporters say DHH issued rules that would have shut down all of the state's abortion clinics. The department rescinded the rules this week. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

Jindal, DHH rescind emergency rules for abortion clinics

By Quint Forgey
February 4, 2014

Target donations achieved for rebuild

By Quint Forgey
February 3, 2014
Richard Lieberman is running for United States Congress for Louisiana's sixth district.

Lieberman focuses on higher education in 6th District race

By Quint Forgey
February 3, 2014

Felder runs for U.S. House of Representatives

By Quint Forgey
January 30, 2014
Snow Day

Snowing Down South: Students make most of snowy weather in Baton Rouge

By Quint Forgey
January 29, 2014
Vice President Joe Biden listens as President Barack Obama speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, before the president signed a memorandum creating a task force to respond to campus rapes during an event for the Council on Women and Girls. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama addresses higher ed during State of the Union

By Quint Forgey
January 28, 2014
President Barack Obama signs a memorandum creating a task force to respond to campus rapes during an event for the Council on Women and Girls, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama announces task force against sexual assault

By Quint Forgey
January 26, 2014
Paul Dietzel stands in front of his campaign headquarters Tuesday, January 21, 2014 in Baton Rouge. He is running for Congress in Louisiana's sixth congressional district.

Dietzel hopes to add to legacy

By Quint Forgey
January 22, 2014
Runners assemble at the starting line Saturday afternoon for the Tigers Against Trafficking 5K Run/Walk event at the Parade Ground.

Student group works to end human trafficking

By Quint Forgey
January 21, 2014
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