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All content by Taylor Balkom
History sophomore Chis Rank throws the quaffle through the goal Tuesday, April 8, 2014, on the Parade Ground. LSU's quidditch team is trying to become a recognized club sport on campus.

[Photo] Quidditch team seeking approval to become club sport

April 8, 2014
Capt. Bob Bell is running for office Louisiana's 6th Congressional District.

[Photo] Navy captain runs for Congress

April 8, 2014
LSU senior pitcher Ashley Czechner (99) throws the ball Sunday, April 6, 2014, during the Tigers' 9-0 loss to Tennessee in Tiger Park.

LSU sophomore all-around Jessica Savona celebrates after her floor routine Saturday, April 5, 2014, during an NCAA Gymnastics Regional meet in the PMAC. The Tigers won the meet with a school-record 198.325.

LSU senior forward Theresa Plaisance holds her dog Sunday, April 6, 2014, at Tiger Park.

Softball fans were encouraged to bring their dogs to Tiger Park for the "Bark in the Park" game on Sunday, April 6, 2014.

A french bulldog stares at fans Sunday, April 6, 2014, during LSU's 9-0 loss to Tennessee in Tiger Park.

Softball fans were encouraged to bring their dogs to Tiger Park for the "Bark in the Park" game.

Softball fans were encouraged to bring their dogs to Tiger Park for the "Bark in the Park" game.

Softball fans were encouraged to bring their dogs to Tiger Park for the "Bark in the Park" game.

Softball fans were encouraged to bring their dogs to Tiger Park for the "Bark in the Park" game.

LSU freshman Skylar Holloway hits the ball Sunday, April 6, 2014, during the Tigers' loss to Georgia in W.T. "Dub" Robinson Stadium.

LSU sophomore Ella Taylor hits the ball Sunday, April 6, 2014, during the Tigers' loss to Georgia in W.T. "Dub" Robinson Stadium.

LSU junior Noel Scott hits the ball Sunday, April 6, 2014, during the Tigers' loss to Georgia.

LSU junior Noel Scott returns a serve Sunday, April 6, 2014, during the Tigers' loss to Georgia in W.T. "Dub" Robinson Stadium.

LSU freshman pitcher Baylee Corbello (19) throws the ball Sunday, April 6, 2014, during the Tigers' 9-0 loss to Tennessee in Tiger Park.

[Photo] LSU blows loses pitcher’s duel to McNeese, 2-1

April 9, 2014
LSU sophomore catcher Kelsi Kloss (77) hits the ball Sunday, April 6, 2014, during the Tigers' 9-0 loss to Tennessee in Tiger Park.

LSU senior forward Theresa Plaisance holds her dog Sunday, April 6, 2014, at Tiger Park.

LSU freshman infielder Shavanna Jaquish (2) throws toward first base Sunday, April 6, 2014, during the Tigers' 9-0 loss to Tennessee in Tiger Park.

Softball fans were encouraged to bring their dogs to Tiger Park for the "Bark in the Park" game on Sunday, April 6, 2014.

A french bulldog stares at fans Sunday, April 6, 2014, during LSU's 9-0 loss to Tennessee in Tiger Park.

Softball fans were encouraged to bring their dogs to Tiger Park for the "Bark in the Park" game.

LSU sophomore catcher Kelsi Kloss (77) throws toward first base Sunday, April 6, 2014, during the Tigers' 9-0 loss to Tennessee in Tiger Park.

LSU sophomore infielder Sandra Simmons (3) catches a foul ball Sunday, April 6, 2014, during the Tigers' 9-0 loss to Tennessee in Tiger Park.

LSU freshman infielder Constance Quinn (5) throws toward first base Sunday, April 6, 2014, during the Tigers' 9-0 win against Tennessee in Tiger Park.

[Photo] LSU drops final game after winning first two

April 6, 2014
LSU freshman pitcher Baylee Corbello (19) throws the ball Sunday, April 6, 2014, during the Tigers' 9-0 loss to Tennessee in Tiger Park.

Softball fans were encouraged to bring their dogs to Tiger Park for the "Bark in the Park" game.

Softball fans were encouraged to bring their dogs to Tiger Park for the "Bark in the Park" game.

Softball fans were encouraged to bring their dogs to Tiger Park for the "Bark in the Park" game.

LSU junior outfielder A.J. Andrews (6) throws the ball infield Sunday, April 6, 2014, during the Tigers' 9-0 loss to Tennessee in Tiger Park.

LSU junior all-around Rheagan Courville hugs assistant coach Bob Moore Saturday, April 5, 2014, during an NCAA Gymnastics Regional meet in the PMAC. The Tigers won the meet with a school-record score of 198.325.

LSU junior all-around Rheagan Courville vaults Saturday, April 5, 2014, during an NCAA Gymnastics Regional meet in the PMAC. The Tigers won the meet with a school-record score of 198.325.

LSU senior all-around Sarie Morrison flips over the vault Saturday, April 5, 2014, during an NCAA Gymnastics Regional meet in the PMAC. The Tigers won the meet with a school-record 198.325.

LSU freshman all-around Ashleigh Gnat flips over the vault Saturday, April 5, 2014, during the NCAA Gymnastics Regional in the PMAC. The Tigers won the meet with a school-record score of 198.325.

LSU junior all-around Britney Ranzy flips over the vault Saturday, April 5, 2014, during an NCAA Gymnastics Regional meet in the PMAC. The Tigers won the meet with a school-record score of 198.325.

LSU sophomore all-around Randii Wyrick and her team chant for a 10 Saturday, April 5, 2014, during an NCAA Gymnastics Regional meet in the PMAC. The Tigers won the meet with a school-record score of 198.325.

LSU junior all-around Lloimincia Hall leaps during her floor routine Saturday, April 5, 2014, during an NCAA Gymnastics Regional meet in the PMAC. The Tigers won the met with a school-record score of 198.325.

LSU junior all-around Lloimincia Hall points to the sky Saturday, April 5, 2014, during an NCAA Gymnastics Regional meet in the PMAC. The Tigers won the met with a school-record score of 198.325.

LSU junior all-around Lloimincia Hall performs her floor routine Saturday, April 5, 2014, during an NCAA Gymnastics Regional meet in the PMAC. The Tigers won the met with a school-record score of 198.325.

LSU junior all-around Britney Ranzy performs her floor routine Saturday, April 5, 2014, during an NCAA Gymnastics Regional meet in the PMAC. The Tigers won the meet with a school-record score of 198.325.

LSU junior all-around Rheagan Courville performs her floor routine Saturday, April 5, 2014, during an NCAA Gymnastics Regional meet in the PMAC. The Tigers won the meet with a school-record score of 198.325.

LSU junior all-around Rheagan Courville performs her floor routine Saturday, April 5, 2014, during an NCAA Gymnastics Regional meet in the PMAC. The Tigers won the meet with a school-record score of 198.325.

LSU sophomore all-around Jessica Savona celebrates after her floor routine Saturday, April 5, 2014, during an NCAA Gymnastics Regional meet in the PMAC. The Tigers won the meet with a school-record 198.325.

LSU junior all-around Jessie Jordan leaps off the beam Saturday, April 5, 2014, during an NCAA Gymnastics Regional meet in the PMAC. The Tigers won the meet with a school-record score of 198.325.

LSU freshman all-around Ashleigh Gnat performs her beam routine Saturday, April 5, 2014, during the NCAA Gymnastics Regional in the PMAC. The Tigers won the meet with a school-record score of 198.325.

LSU senior all-around Kaleigh Dickson flips on the balance beam Saturday, April 5, 2014, during an NCAA Gymnastics Regional meet in the PMAC. The Tigers won the meet with a school-record score of 198.325.

LSU senior all-around Sarie Morrison flips on uneven bars Saturday, April 5, 2014, during an NCAA Gymnastics Regional meet in the PMAC. The Tigers won the meet with a school-record 198.325.

LSU gymnastics associate head coach Jay Clark celebrates after junior all-around Jessie Jordan's bar routine Saturday, April 5, 2014, during an NCAA Gymnastics Regional in the PMAC.

LSU sophomore all-around Randii Wyrick jumps between uneven bars Saturday, April 5, 2014, during an NCAA Gymnastics Regional meet in the PMAC. The Tigers won the meet with a school-record score of 198.325.

LSU sophomore all-around Randii Wyrick flips on uneven bars Saturday, April 5, 2014, during an NCAA Gymnastics Regional meet in the PMAC. The Tigers won the meet with a school-record score of 198.325.

LSU gymnastics associate head coach Jay Clark celebrates after senior all-around Kaleigh Dickson's bar routine Saturday, April 5, 2014, during an NCAA Gymnastics Regional in the PMAC.

LSU senior all-around Kaleigh Dickson balances on uneven bars Saturday, April 5, 2014, during an NCAA Gymnastics Regional meet in the PMAC.

A Stanford gymnast performs her beam routine Saturday, April 5, 2014, during the NCAA Gymnastics Regional in the PMAC. The Cardinals placed second in the meet.

LSU junior all-around Rheagan Courville celebrates after her beam routine Saturday, April 4, 2014, during the NCAA Gymnastics Regional in the PMAC. The Tigers won the meet with a school-record 198.325.

[Photo] Tigers place first in Regional, break school record

April 5, 2014
LSU gymnastics assistant coach Bob Moore celebrates with freshman all-around Ashleigh Gnat following her vault Saturday, April 5, 2014 in the PMAC. The Tigers posted a 198.325 score in the NCAA Gymnastics Regional to advance to the NCAA Championship.

[Photo] LSU vaulters, team flourish under Moore's guidance

April 7, 2014
LSU gymnastics head coach D-D Breaux pumps up her team Saturday, April 5, 2014, during an NCAA Gymnastics Regional meet in the PMAC.

[Photo] LSU to compete in Semifinals 1 in NCAAs

April 7, 2014
LSU freshman pitcher Jared Poche' (16) warms up between innings Saturday, Mach 22, 2014, during the Tigers' 2-1 win against Georgia in Alex Box Stadium.

Tech with Taylor: Spotify gets better

Tech with Taylor: Spotify gets better

By Taylor Balkom
April 3, 2014
Members of Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre practice "Snow White" on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at BRBT's studio on Bluebonnet Blvd.

French student Alexis Herrington leads a group of "Snow White" performers Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre studio on Bluebonnet Blvd.

Biology student Caroline Schulenberg practices a routine Tuesday, April 1, 2014, from the upcoming production of "Snow White" in the BRBT studio on Bluebonnet Blvd.

French student Alexis Herrington (right) practices with fellow members of Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at BRBT's dance studio on Bluebonnet Blvd.

French student Alexis Herrington (right) and biology student Caroline Schulenberg (left) practice scenes from Snow White Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre.

[Photo] Respected producer brings ballet to Baton Rouge

April 2, 2014
A mural covers the wall of an abandoned building on Thomas Delpit Drive in Old South Baton Rouge.

A basketball court sits between interstate ramps Wednesday, April 2, 2014, near Thomas H. Delpit Drive.

A playground sits underneath I-10 on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in Old South Baton Rouge.

A concrete sculpture of an aquatic creature sits in the shadow of I-10 on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in Old South Baton Rouge.

While the corner of Louise Street and Thomas Delpit Drive was home to several bustling businesses in the 1950s, those shops and stores have long since closed.

A sign pointing to Catfish Town still remains on St. Louis Street, even though most of the area has since been demolished for businesses.

Much of Catfish Town was replaced by the River Center and Belle of Baton Rouge Casino and Hotel.

A mural covers the wall of the abandoned Lincoln Theater in Old South Baton Rouge.

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church sits in the literal shadow of I-10, the construction of which forced the newly-built St. Francis Xavier High School to be bulldozed.

The abandoned Lincoln Theater sits untouched Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in Old South Baton Rouge.

A group exercises Wednesday, April 2, 2014, on a football field between interstate ramps in Old South Baton Rouge.

A mural of Hurricane Katrina and Martin Luther King Jr. covers the walls of an abandoned building on Thomas Delpit Drive in Old South Baton Rouge.

McKinley High School's original location now houses the alumni center and the elementary school.

A crumbling brick wall stands against a house Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in Old South Baton Rouge.

A student wears a shirt reading "I Agree With Adam," as part of a Christianity awareness campaign going on around campus.

[Photo] Opinion: I disagree with Adam, and you should too

April 1, 2014
Students study Tuesday, March 25, 2014, on computers on the second floor of Middleton Library. After finals this semester, the second floor computer lab will be shut down.

Orlando McMiller, finance freshman

Students studyn Tuesday, March 25, 2014, on computers on the second floor of Middleton Library. After finals this semester, the second floor computer lab will be shut down.

LSU senior pitcher Ashley Czechner (99) throws the ball Sunday, March 16, 2014 during the Tigers' 2-10 loss to Florida in Tiger Park.

Wanda Sigur, vice president and deputy of civil space for Lockheed Martin Space Systems, speaks to a crowd Friday, march 28, 2014, in Patrick F. Taylor Hall.

Middle school students experiment with payload Friday, March 28, 2014, during Space Day at Patrick F. Taylor Hall.

Middle school students launch a rocket Friday, March 28, 2014, during Space Day at Patrick F. Taylor Hall.

James Louvre, a St. Aloysius Academy student, builds a rocket launcher Friday, March 28, 2014, during Space Day at Patrick F. Taylor Hall.

Students from St. Aloysius Academy assemble a rocket launcher Friday, March 28, 2014,

Middle school students launch a rocket Friday, March 28, 2014, during Space Day at Patrick F. Taylor Hall.

Newly-elected Student Government vice president Taylor Lambert celebrates Wednesday, March 25, 2014, during SG eleciton results announcements in the Student Union.

Newly-elected SG president Clay Tufts (right) and vice president Taylor Lambert (left) celebrate Wednesday, March 26, 2014, during SG election results announcements in the Student Union.

[Photo] Tufts, Lambert named SG president, vice president

March 26, 2014
Newly-elected Student Government president Clay Tufts of The Next Step (right) shakes hands with his opponent, Christian Coleman of Experience LSU (left), on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, following the election result announcement in the Student Union.

Newly-elected Student Government President Clay Tufts (middle right) and Vice President Taylor Lambert (middle left) react to hearing election results Wednesday, March 25, 2014, in the Student Union. The Next Step ticket drew 59.9 percent of poll, beating the Experience LSU ticket that garnered 44.1 percent.

LSU senior guard Jeanne Kenney (5) holds her head Tuesday, March 25, 2014, during the Lady Tigers' 76-67 win against West Virginia in the PMAC. She left the game in the first half and did not return.

An inquisitive female mallard takes a break from swimming Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at University Lake.

[Photo] Professor honored for wetland conservation efforts

March 26, 2014
FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2014 file photo, show attendees play a video game wearing Oculus Rift virtual reality headsets at the Intel booth at the International Consumer Electronics Show(CES), in Las Vegas. Facebook said Tuesday, March 25, 2014, it has agreed to buy Oculus for $2 billion, betting that its virtual reality may be a new way for people to communicate, learn or be entertained. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Tech with Taylor: All hail Facebook, our new virtual overlords

By Taylor Balkom
March 27, 2014
Capt. Bob Bell is running for office Louisiana's 6th Congressional District.

Newly-elected Student Government President Clay Tufts (middle right) and Vice President Taylor Lambert (middle left) react to hearing election results Wednesday, March 25, 2014, in the Student Union.

LSU freshman guard Raigyne Moncrief (standing, grey shirt), junior guard Akilah Bethel (sitting, grey shirt) and sophomore guard Anne Pedersen (4) celebrate on the bench Tuesday, March 25, 2014, during the Tigers' 76-67 win against West Virginia in the PMAC.

LSU junior guard DaShawn Harden (24) celebrates after a goal Tuesday, March 25, 2014, during the Tigers' 76-67 win against West Virginia in the PMAC.

LSU sophomore guard Danielle Ballard (32) dribbles past a West Virginia defender Tuesday, March 25, 2014, during the Tigers' 76-67 win against the Mountaineers in the PMAC.

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