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Rev Rank: ‘Superman’ embodies the kind hero everyone needs, especially today“Superman” is a triumph in a monstrous sea of mediocre remakes and continuations; it stands out as something new and worth telling. The film is the first installment in James Gunn’s new and expanding DC Universe, setting up what could be the comeback comic book fans deserve and Warner Bros. needs. Often, superhero media has...

Rev Rank: Has Guillermo del Toro created a masterpiece with ‘Frankenstein,’ or is it dead on arrival?In the world of gothic fiction, there are not many directors as well known as Guillermo Del Toro. With films like “Pan’s Labyrinth,” “Crimson Peak” and “Nightmare Alley,” his dark and poetic aesthetics have become iconic. To the great anticipation of many, Del Toro’s take on the iconic story of Frankenstein is set to be...

The New Orleans Ballet Theatre’s production of ‘Dracula’ infuses Louisiana in gothic traditionNew Orleans loves its vampires, and if there is a way for the city to celebrate its favorite monsters, it will find a way. One of the most recent and fun traditions to pop out of the Halloween season is the New Orleans Ballet Theatre’s “Dracula.” For the last two weeks of the Halloween season,...

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Renaissance Française: The rise, fall and rebirth of French in LouisianaDressed in beads, feathers and masks, Mardi Gras will visit the state Tuesday, Louisiana’s long-held tradition born from French roots. The French first laid claim in 1682 to the territory that would become Louisiana. The land changed hands, but French traditions and the French language remained. In the late 19th to early 20th centuries, French-speakers...

Dates, shows and more: Everything to know about LSU Theatre’s 2025-26 lineup of showsIt’s that time of year. With everyone soon returning to LSU, there’s a group of students and professors getting ready for more than just exams and readings. The LSU School of Theatre announced its 2025-2026 season lineup in March, and though it is still summer, directors, designers and actors are preparing for their next performances....

Why are eggs so expensive? LSU experts explain the bird flu’s effect on egg pricesIn the past weeks eggs have become a hot commodity, with Trader Joe’s seemingly always out of stock, Walmart’s prices springing from around $4 to more than $8 and Costco limiting the number of cartons customers can purchase. Though eggs prices have risen over the past year, the swift spike in pricing can be attributed...

New law requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in all Louisiana public classroomsHouse Bill 71, also known as the Ten Commandments Bill, was signed into law by Governor Jeff Landry on June 19. This new law, Act 676, will require a print of the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public classrooms from elementary to college level by the beginning of 2025. The law also allows but...

Ten Commandments Law causes split reactions among LSU students and professorsGovernor Jeff Landry signed Act 676 into law on June 19. More commonly called the Ten Commandments Law, it will require the postage of the Ten Commandments in every publicly funded classroom. Currently, the law is receiving pushback from many Louisiana residents, and the ACLU will be representing several parents in a suit for infringing...

LSU students call for the university to divest from fossil fuels during Climate WeekLSU students rallied for climate action and called for the university to divest from fossil fuels on Friday, draping the Greek Theater in colorful banners before marching to the LSU Foundation building. It was the culmination of the second annual Climate Week, a series of events hosted by Geaux Planet and Climate Pelicans to advocate...

Fall 2025

Rev Rank: Netflix’s new historical drama ‘The House of Guinness’ captivates audiencesIf there is one thing Netflix is good at, it’s creating period dramas. With shows like “Bridgerton,” “Peaky Blinders” and “Anne with an E,” there is a wealth of historical stories on the platform. Now, there is a new drama that stands to be the next big thing. “The House of Guinness” is Netflix’s newest...

Creating art with a camera: Jackie Haxthausen transforms everyday moments into a campy fantasyFinding a life’s passion that you’re good at and you find joy in isn’t easy and may take time. This was true for Jackie Haxthausen, but in time, she has become one of Baton Rouge’s best photographers. Her journey to where she is now was an unexpected one. “In high school, I did every art...

After the death of Theatre Baton Rouge, this new company is bringing the arts back to lifeTheatre Baton Rouge was one of the staples of Louisiana and Baton Rouge culture, and the announcement of its closure was devastating for more than just the theater community. Though the news about the closure seemed decided after its final show in March of this year, there were some who refused to give up so...

Harmony Hall: Vampire Weekend brings ‘A-Punk’ energy to its vibrant New Orleans showIt has been a great week for music fans in Louisiana, especially in New Orleans with concerts from Alabama Shakes and Hozier. Most recently, the well-loved rock band Vampire Weekend made an appearance at the Saenger Theatre to turn the concert venue into the band’s own “Harmony Hall.” The Grammy-winning band performed on Sept. 24...

‘A very fun ride’: Behind the scenes of LSU Theatre’s ‘The Courtship of Winifred Edwards’On Oct. 2, The LSU School of Theatre’s first show of the season will open. “The Courtship of Winifred Edwards” is a historical comedy based in 19th century America, full of laughs, love and friendship. The play follows Anthony Tailor, Winifred Edwards and their family and friends as the games of courtship play out with...

Rev Rank: ‘The Running Man’ is a white guy’s ‘Hunger Games,’ but your dad will love itIf there is one thing America loves, it’s a dystopian novel adaptation. The continued exploration and success of the “Hunger Games” franchise is proof enough. At the moment, it seems as if there is a resurgence in Stephen King adaptations. In just the last year alone, there have been four movies based on King’s work,...

From ‘Romeo and Juliet’ to ‘Shrek,’ Ascension Community Theatre sets the stage for a new seasonAscension Community Theatre recently announced its 2026 season. From iconic pieces of theatrical history to adaptations of hilarious and beloved animated movies, the upcoming season is full of musicals and plays for everyone to enjoy. To begin the season, ACT will be opening with a classic: William Shakespeare’s famous “Romeo and Juliet.” The play follows...

LSU Textile & Costume Museum weaves Louisiana’s rich fashion heritage in its latest exhibitEarlier this October, the LSU Textile and Costume Museum revealed its newest exhibit, “Dressing Louisiana: Histoires de la mode de la Louisiane,” which celebrates fashion and textiles centered around Louisiana. Taking the spirit of the two previous exhibits, “Color Me Fashion” and Geoffrey Beene, the exhibit highlights the artistry, history and culture that exists through...

Louisiana’s long-held love affair with vampires, from urban legends to local businessesOn Sept. 29th, season two of “Interview With The Vampire” was uploaded to Netflix for its expecting and excited audiences. The story, written by Anne Rice, is deeply connected to Louisiana and its history, but many may not know the ‘real’ history of vampires, especially those who hail from Louisiana. Vampires have existed in many...

Sweater weather has officially begun. Here’s how to level up your winter wardrobeIt’s been getting cold, arguably freezing for Louisiana, as fall turns into winter. With the change of weather comes a need for a change in wardrobe. When it comes to winter clothes, two of the most important things to remember are warmth and style. Here are a few outfit ideas to keep your winter wardrobe...

How well does the ‘Interview with the Vampire’ franchise represent Louisiana and its history?When the world thinks about Louisiana, one of the first things that may come to mind is the state’s connection to the gothic and seemingly occult, including stories of ghosts, witchcraft and, of course, vampires. In a sea of folk tales and pop media references, there is a story and author that stands out and...

A new theatre company takes the Baton Rouge stage with its debut show, ‘The Last Five Years’The Baton Rouge theatre community has been buzzing with news of some of its stars creating a new theatre company. On Oct. 10, Strike Theatre Co. will open its first production ever, “The Last Five Years.” “The Last Five Years,” is an award-winning Broadway show that recently had a revival with Nick Jonas and Adrienne...

Feel the holiday spirit early with LSU Theatre’s ‘Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley’With the start of November, there is only a little time left before the Christmas season comes around. LSU is bringing it even earlier with its latest show, “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley.” Swine Palace Theatre’s newest show is a play written by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon. It stands as a spiritual successor to...

LSU’s Hill Memorial Library holds a hidden trove of centuries-old gothic and vampiric worksThe month of October is always a great time to enjoy the spooky, morbid or supernatural, and if there is anything about Louisiana, this state loves vampires. From Louisiana folklore on the subject to the many books and films, there is a wealth of vampiric qualities to the state. Luckily for the vampire fans at...

Need a last-minute Halloween costume recommendation? These looks are scary easy to pull offSpooky season has been great so far, but Halloween is close at hand. As you may already be receiving invitations, if you haven’t already found your perfect Halloween costume, here are some recommendations to make sure you fit right in. Superman and Lois With the release of the new Superman movie, it has never been...

Rev Roundtable: Need a spooky movie rec? Here are our favorite picks for this HalloweenThe start of October marks the beginning of spooky season, and what better way to celebrate the most haunted month of the year with a classic Halloween flick? Whether you’re screaming alongside the final girl or snuggling up with some fun-size candy bars, the Reveille entertainment staff has weighed in on what should make your...

Rev Rank: Florence + The Machine’s ‘Everybody Scream’ is poetry self-actualizedOctober was a great month for the rock girls. First with the release of The Last Dinner Party’s new album, and now after three years, Florence + The Machine is releasing a new album: “Everybody Scream.” First appearing in 2007, the band is led by singer-songwriter Florence Welch. Over the past 18 years, it has...

Rev Rank: The Last Dinner Party’s ‘From The Pyre’ is a love letter to women through historyFriday, Oct. 17, British rock band The Last Dinner Party released its sophomore album, “From The Pyre.” In this album, the group proves itself as a breath of fresh air for the rock genre. Since its genesis, the rock band has created a strong name for themselves. Debuting with its song “Nothing Matters” and quickly...

Make the most of autumn with these cozy and budget-friendly fall crafts for every skill levelThe days are slowly getting colder, pumpkin spice is back on shelves and the feeling of fall is arising everywhere. Autumn, with all its festivities and holidays, happens to be a great time for resting and learning something new. Some of the best things about fall are the decor and the activities. Here are plenty...

New Orleans history is well-known to Hozier. Here’s how his discography speaks to LouisianansOn Sept. 23, Irish singer-songwriter Hozier made his long-awaited return to New Orleans with a performance at the Smoothie King Center. Thousands of fans came from near and far to see him on his Unreal Unearth tour. One of these fans was Nova Cuiellette, a New Orleans native and longtime fan. Cuiellette said that Hozier’s...

The 2025 VMAs included plenty of iconic performances and viral moments. Here’s everything you missedSunday, Sept. 7 was a great night for fans of all kinds of music. The MTV Video Music Awards is an awards show in which fans’ voices are heard, and the world gets to see the best of the best. The VMAs can be life-changing for certain artists, introducing them to the wider world or...

Unearth gothic mysteries and chilling adventures with these cold weather literature picksAs winter creeps forward, gothic literature has been thriving in popular media. Luckily, there is a wealth of material to choose from with the recent release of “Frankenstein,” last year’s “Nosferatu” and many others. For those who are looking for something a little dark, a little cold and incredibly enticing, here are a few recommendations....

‘Steel Magnolias’ at Ascension Community Theatre will make you laugh, cry and all of the aboveThere are very few modern stories that represent Louisiana and its culture so well, but the well-known and beloved “Steel Magnolias” is one of them. Ascension Community Theatre has recently opened their sold-out production of “Steel Magnolias” full of laughter, hair care and heart. First published by Robert Harling in 1987, then adapted into film...

10 movies and show recommendations to start your semester rightWith the start of the new school year, it’s a given that students are going to encounter a lot of new experiences and have a little free time before classes ramp up. Here are some recommendations for those looking for movies and shows that give that back to college feeling. Sex Lives of College Girls...

10 page-turning books to fall into this autumn that are as cozy as your favorite sweaterFall is the moment for the world to slow down. Everything gets cooler and cozier, which makes it a great time to curl up with a good book. With the hope of autumn weather rolling in soon, here are some fall books to read, from romance, to classics, to dark academia; all different, but all...

Fall 2024 - Summer 2025

An examination of Southern superhero Gambit’s connection to Cajun cultureWith his trench coat, playing cards and a charming smile, Remy LeBeau, better known as the mutant hero gambit has returned to the pop culture consciousness. Gambit is one of Marvel’s most cherished characters, making a television and film comeback with appearances in Disney Plus’ “X-Men ’97” and Marvel Studios’ “Deadpool and Wolverine.” Gambit first...

New Sullivan Theater show ‘Noises Off’ depicts production gone awry: ‘You can’t catch your breath’In theater, a common phrase is “keep the drama onstage.” It seems pretty simple, but when a production has disappearing castmates, love triangles and an excessive amount of sardines, “no drama” seems to be a herculean task. “Noises Off,” a beloved British farce, is the Sullivan Theater’s newest production. A play within a play, “Noises...

The Sullivan Theater brings Agatha Christie’s ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ to lifeThe esteemed Orient Express is taking its routine trip from Turkey to Paris, but a snow drift comes and traps everyone inside the train. What could be worse than being stuck with a ton of strangers in the middle of winter? One of those strangers being a murderer. “Murder on the Orient Express” is the...

Baton Rouge mayor’s proposal would use library funds to raise police salariesMayor-President Sid Edwards released a proposal Feb. 6 that would seek to redirect funds from East Baton Rouge Parish libraries towards a new pay raise for police officers in an effort to curb crime. Billed as “boosting police pay,” the press release suggested moving the Library funds over to the general fund, which would free...

LSU’s African and African American Studies Department celebrates “30 years of Transcendence”The LSU African and African American Studies Department celebrated their 30th anniversary at a French House event on Oct. 25, welcoming department faculty, students and affiliates to celebrate “30 Years of Transcendence.” As attendees arrived, they were welcomed by a jazz band. People conversed over chicken and sausage gumbo dinner as they waited for the...

LSU Asian Student Union hosts Lunar New Year Cultural NightThe LSU Asian Student Union held their Lunar New Year Cultural Night Thursday, collaborating with the LSU Global Community Center to ring in the Year of the Snake with food, games and performances inspired by a multitude of Asian cultures. ASU is a student organization that, according to its Tigerlink, is dedicated to creating a...

LSU anthropology professor attends international meeting to present research on human ancestorsEarlier this month, LSU’s Geography and Anthropology Department announced Professor Juliet K. Brophy attended a meeting held by the European Society for the Study of Human Evolution to present her research. The ESHE held its 14th annual meeting in Zagreb, Croatia from Sept. 11th to 15th, and Brophy attended to share her research on non-adult...

The Student Health Center holds annual ‘Self-Care Fair’ to teach students about self-care as finals approachWith the end of the semester looming over students and stress building as the days get colder, the Student Health Center reminded the LSU community to take care of themselves with its annual Self-Care Fair on Wednesday. Even before it started, a line of students was waiting to experience the fair outside the Library’s Room...

Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra honored by 225 Magazine as city’s best performing arts groupRecently, Baton Rouge’s 225 Magazine released their Best of 225 awards. The public voted on people and businesses across the city to decide who was the best of Baton Rouge. The winner of the best performing arts group was the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. BRSO stands as the oldest arts organization in the region, bringing...

‘Foreseeable and preventable’: A look at the Bourbon Street lawsuit amidst ongoing investigationsNew Year’s in New Orleans. Set to be just like any other year, the city was full of joy and life. That was all until a moment. An attack that shook New Orleans and Louisiana to its core. For the first time in recent memory, there was a terrorist attack in the heart of the...

The Crane Wives bring folk music with emotional meaning to New OrleansAt the convergence of Tchoupitoulas Street and Napoleon Avenue, the line to enter Tipitina’s on May 24 took over the entire block. Hundreds of fans of indie folk band the Crane Wives were getting their chance to finally see them in person. The Crane Wives is a band from Grand Rapids, Michigan, that takes music...

Louisiana students, teachers react after federal ruling blocks state’s Ten Commandments lawOver a year ago, the Louisiana Senate passed Act 676 requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in all of the state’s public classrooms, including universities like LSU. Immediately after the law was passed, the American Civil Liberties Union partnered with students and parents of all faiths across Louisiana to oppose the law. The group...

LSU professors react to Gov. Jeff Landry’s critical theory banLast month, Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order banning the instruction of critical race theory in public K-12 schools, referring to the course of study in a press release as a divisive concept that “instructs students to view life through the lens of race and victimhood.” The release continued by saying Landry instead wishes...

How did Mardi Gras come to be? LSU history professor explainsWith days full of king cake, campy costumes and celebrations lasting into the early hours of the morning, there isn’t anything quite like Mardi Gras in Louisiana. With roots deep in the state’s culture and traditions that continue to form, there is much to learn about the high profile celebration. LSU history professor Alecia P....

‘Coming Home’: LSU’s Textile & Costume Museum honors Louisiana-born fashion legendWhen one thinks about luxury fashion, Louisiana might not be the first place that comes to mind. An LSU museum is showcasing how a fashion designer from Louisiana became an American fashion legend. The LSU Textile & Costume Museum is currently exhibiting fashion designer Geoffrey Beene’s award-winning work. As visitors shuffle through the museum, there...

Student Health Center hosts Consent Carnival to teach students about sexual healthThe LSU Student Health Center held its first Consent Carnival Wednesday, centered around making learning about sexual health fun and interactive. Set out across Tower Drive, the Consent Carnival was full of students, faculty and other members of the LSU community teaching and learning about sexual health. Partnering with multiple on-campus organizations and departments to...

LSU holds Holiday on Campus event to kickoff the winter season in Baton RougeWith finals around the corner, LSU held its final celebration before the end of the semester to let students and staff know the holiday season has come to Baton Rouge. On Tuesday, LSU had its annual Holiday on Campus event to welcome the holidays to campus. Students, faculty, staff and their children attended to celebrate...

Baton Rouge residents sound off on Mayor-Presidents plan to cut library fundingMayor-President Sid Edwards stirred controversy last month after releasing a proposal hoping to boost police salaries using funds from the East Baton Rouge Parish Library, with supporters of the library coming out in droves to oppose the change. Over 100 people showed up to a Feb. 12 Metropolitan Council meeting to comment in support of...

LSU Museum of Art earns prestigious national honor for second timeLSU announced its Museum of Art earned one of the nation’s most complimentary honors for the second time. The LSU Museum of Art received accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums last month, marking the museum’s second time earning one of the highest forms of recognition in the country. The accreditation signifies a museum’s excellence,...

‘A story of our experience’: Visiting professors discuss homophobia, violence at annual lectureIn academia, the work one does often feels solitary and requires little collaboration with others, especially when it comes to ethnographic research, but Southern Illinois University professors Craig Gingrich-Philbrook and Shelby Swafford challenged this in a lecture they gave last week at LSU. On Nov. 19, the LSU Department of Communication Studies held its third...

Baton Rouge’s newest theater opens its 10th show with ‘She Loves Me’Love is in the air at the Sullivan Theater with its new musical “She Loves Me.” The Sullivan is a new theater in the Baton Rouge area, located at 8849 Sullivan road, that opened less than two years ago. The theater was created to bring performing arts to Central, Louisiana, and to create a space to...

This Baton Rouge museum’s King Tut exhibit closes soon. Here’s an inside look at the artifactsThe Louisiana Art and Science Museum is well beloved in Baton Rouge for many things, but especially for its Ancient Egypt Gallery, which has housed a mummy since 1964. For the 60th Anniversary of the mummy’s arrival, the museum has had a new exhibit called Discoveries on the Nile: Exploring King Tut’s Tomb and the...

This Halloween season, the Musical Theatre Club at LSU takes on theater through innovationWhen it comes to LSU student organizations, fewer are tougher to upstage than the Musical Theatre Club. The club, now 240+ members strong, has been around for decades and is dedicated to sharing and growing the art of musical theater. “I could call it a really fun family that spends a lot of time and...

LSU film and television program receives $1.45 million in investments since 2021 to help the states’ entertainment industryLSU’s School of Theatre was awarded $200,000 to strengthen its film and television program, marking the second investment the department has received from state agency Louisiana Economic Development in 5 years. According to the press release, the grant was awarded with the aim to “grow the talent pipeline for the state’s film production workforce,” and...

Baton Rouge’s newest theater company takes artistic risks on a shoestring budgetRecently, the Baton Rouge theater community welcomed a new arrival. In a time where theater is becoming more expensive and inaccessible for many, the Shoestring Theatre Company is taking a new path. In May, the company launched on Instagram with its motto, “Anywhere. Everyone. All In,” and announced a focus on people, community and storytelling,...

Gov. Jeff Landry names Nov. 29 ‘Acadian Day’ to celebrate Acadian historyGov. Jeff Landry signed a proclamation earlier this month naming the day after Thanksgiving this year “Acadian Day,” in honor of the Acadians and their contributions to the state. Friday, Nov. 29, was named Acadian Day to celebrate the arrival of the Acadian people to Louisiana. The holiday will bring “recognition of the fact that...

LSU Library welcomes students back with “Cutie Fruity” keychainsThe LSU Library and the East Baton Rouge Parish Library held a “Cutie Fruity” keychain-making event on Wednesday, August 28th to welcome students back to campus. A row of tables greeted students as they made their way through the library entrance. Two librarians and bags full of colorful felt, thread, cut-outs and buttons sat waiting...

A student’s guide to the East Baton Rouge Parish LibraryAs negotiations between the mayor-president and the East Baton Rouge Parish Library come to a close, residents may not see the changes in the Library’s programs and offerings they feared would occur. Last month, Mayor-President Sid Edwards declared dedicated Library funds were to be moved to the general fund. The proposal wasn’t well received by...

Baton Rouge’s Sullivan Theater brings “Oklahoma!” to Louisiana. Meet the two lead performersCowboys, farmers and wide, beautiful fields of grass and cattle. With there being so much to love about Oklahoma, how does one choose their future? Starting on June 13, The Sullivan Theater will be performing the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, “Oklahoma!” The story follows Laurey Williams and Curly McLain and their community full of a...

Honoring almost 80 years of theatre magic: a farewell to Theatre Baton RougeAfter becoming a Baton Rouge staple and home for thousands, Theatre Baton Rouge announced last month it will close its doors after almost 80 years of theater magic. Opening in 1946, TBR focused on creating “theatre for the community, by the community.” Since then, it has produced hundreds of plays and musicals for the Greater...

Theatre Baton Rouge closes out 79 years of theatre with a bittersweet production of XanaduWhat if Greek Gods were real? Imagine the great beings we tell tales about, the ones who always meddle in the affairs of humans, except they wear leg warmers, roller skates and have the biggest hair possible. Xanadu is the newest and final musical to hit Theatre Baton Rouge’s stage. Set in the 1980s, the...

Former Louisiana Teacher of the Year sues state over Ten Commandment lawHow does a teacher go from Louisiana’s 2020 Teacher of the Year, to suing the state to protect his classroom? Just ask Chris Dier. A Louisiana native and AP U.S. history teacher, Dier is well known for valuing a multicultural and equitable class environment. The switch from greatest teacher to greatest critic may seem strange...

Mayor-President Sid Edwards explains new proposal boosting police pay, shifting library fundsMayor-President Sid Edwards released a proposal Feb. 6 to boost police salaries using funds from the parish library system, an idea that has since received considerable community pushback. The proposal, which would move existing library system dedicated funds into the city-parish’s general fund, would raise police pay between 15-41% and fund “other critical needs such...

LSU’s Hill Memorial Library celebrates Acadian culture with ‘Woven Louisiana History: Acadian Textiles’LSU’s Hill Memorial Library recently opened a new exhibit called “Woven Louisiana History: Acadian Textiles,” exploring and celebrating the craftsmanship of Louisiana Acadians. Books older than the United States Congress, fabrics, clothing and blankets made decades ago and varying documentations of Louisiana history are displayed throughout the library. The walls of the exhibit are lined...

Streakers, R-rated movies and chickens: A century of shenanigans in the LSU student pressOn Sept. 27, LSU’s Hill Memorial Library held an event called “Vintage Voices: About A Century of Shenanigans in the LSU Student Press.” The exhibit shined a light into the past, revealing a long history of projects and ideas from the minds of LSU Student Media. The Giggler, published between 1913 and 1916, was one...

LSU Library hosts ‘Sex-tember Trivia Night’The LSU Library in conjunction with the LSU Student Health Center had their yearly Sex-tember Trivia Night on Sept. 19.. The room was packed full of students, filling in the first floor of the library only a minute after the event started. Swaths of groups came to participate and challenge their knowledge, with only the...

Textile & Costume Museum’s newest exhibit highlights color in fashion, cultureThe LSU Textile & Costume Museum is adding a pop of color to campus with its newest exhibit, “Color Me Fashion.” Pulling over 40 looks from 1890 to 1990, the museum is highlighting the beauty and importance of color in fashion. “The power of color is undeniable when attempting to arrange disparate objects cohesively,” the...

Fall 2023 - Summer 2024

‘Underwater forests’ lying preserved at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico push LSU research forwardNear Gulf Shores, Alabama, LSU researchers have been studying “underwater forests,” a rare phenomenon in which natural circumstances have preserved trees for tens of thousands of years underwater. These submerged troves of biodiversity have been a hot topic for geologists, anthropologists and other researchers for years. Kristine L. DeLong, a paleoclimatologist and LSU geography and...

14 years later, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill continues to affect LouisianaSaturday marked the Deepwater Horizon oil spill’s 14th anniversary. The environmental disaster plagued the Gulf Coast for months when it began, and its consequences are still felt today. The destruction of Louisiana’s coastal ecosystems is one of the most prominent effects of the disaster. The spill killed countless plants, weakening the strength of the coastline...

LSU Awarded $780K from National Academies to Protect Coastal LandLSU has won a $780,000 award from the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine to aid the Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe in protecting its lands from coastal erosion. the university announced Jan 8.. The Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe, also known as PACIT, is a French-speaking tribe indigenous to the Terrebonne Basin, composed of about 800 members residing...

LSU Faculty Council hosts President Tate for discussion on LSU’s progress and futureLSU President William F. Tate IV appeared before the LSU Faculty Council in the LSU Student Union’s Royal Cotillion Ballroom on April 22 for a review and discussion of LSU’s goals. To open the meeting, music professor and LSU Faculty Senate President Inessa Bazayev touted the Senate’s achievements over the past two years, particularly its...

Annual SugarFest in West Baton Rouge preserves Louisiana cultureEvery year, on the first Sunday of October, the West Baton Rouge Museum holds SugarFest: a 28-year-old celebration of the sugarcane harvest that attracts people from all over to come together and enjoy part of what makes Louisiana a cultural marvel. At SugarFest, everything is free, which is a part of the appeal and what...

North and Broussard Halls celebrate Hispanic Heritage MonthThe North and Broussard Hall Community Council held its first event of the year on Oct. 12: a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month held in Broussard Hall. Hispanic Heritage Month started Sept. 15 and ended Oct. 15. The month is a celebration of Hispanic history and culture. It began in 1968 when President Lyndon B. Johnson...

LSU Art Museum showcases new photography exhibition on beauty of dragThe LSU Museum of Art has a new exhibition centered on the beauty of drag and drag queens. On Aug. 31, award-winning photographer Jerry Siegel kicked off the show with a gallery talk on his new work, an exploration of queerness entitled “Reveal.” At the talk, Siegel wore a black button down tucked into jeans,...

LSU has a first with student’s acceptance into prestigious program in ChinaA recent graduate of LSU marked a first for the university when he was awarded a prestigious scholarship to study in China. Harper Doerr, an LSU Ogden Honors College alumnus, was recently named a Schwarzman Scholar, becoming the first in LSU history. He will live in Beijing, China, and complete a fully-funded master’s degree at...

Understanding the lawsuit filed by Madison Brooks’ father: An LSU law professor breaks down the caseIn January, LSU student Madison Brooks died after being struck by a vehicle and allegedly raped. In September, her father, John Brooks, filed a lawsuit against the parties he believes were involved in her death. The 16-page lawsuit reveals 24 defendants, including Reggie’s Bar, where Madison Brooks drank the night she died; the bar’s owners, managers and...

Resilience and a response: The St. Luke’s community after the fireIn the early morning of Feb. 17, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge burned, damaging a longtime community staple. But while the church stands charred and broken, the St. Luke’s community’s spirit remains strong. The fire, the cause of which remains undetermined, damaged only the church, leaving St. Luke’s Episcopal School unscathed. Now, Sunday...

LSU faculty receive patent for oil spill techLSU’s chemical engineering faculty received a patent for a new oil spill management technology on Jan. 31. Chemical engineering professor Bhuvnesh Bharti, his graduate student Jin Gyun Lee and many of Bharti’s other students had been working for years to reach this moment. According to the LSU press release, the patent is for technology that...

Theatre Baton Rouge closes out its 78th season, announces plans for 79thOn Tuesday, July 9, Theatre Baton Rouge held its annual meeting to close out its 78th season, present its results and discuss its plans for the coming years. Theatre Baton Rouge (TBR) is a community theatre that has been a staple in Baton Rouge since 1946. Its mission is to give the Baton Rouge community...

Urban gardening with Baton Roots at the Baton Rouge LibraryStanding before the Baton Rouge Botanic Garden Foundation’s members with pants tucked into his rain-boots, a “Baton Roots” shirt and a button-down was Mitchell Provensal. Provensal, the senior program director of Baton Roots Community Farm, was invited by the Baton Rouge Botanic Garden Foundation to discuss Baton Roots, its projects and its mission at the...

The viral case of the missing jacketOn Feb. 7, Carrie Gagliano came to Facebook with a plea for help. Her father, Michael Gagliano, had recently passed away and upon visiting the nursing home to collect his things, Carrie Gagliano noticed one of his most prized possessions was missing: a custom-made LSU jacket. The next day, she went to TikTok to ask...

Escaping the rain with watercolors at the LSU LibraryWednesday was a considerably water-centric day. Rain drenched LSU, flooding some areas and leaving students soaked on their journey from class to class. As the rain inundated campus, another water activity was considerably less wet. The LSU Library had “mini watercolors” for students’ midday. This event, the first of the spring semester, served as a...

International Student Association Festival of Nations brings the world to LSULSU’s International Student Association hosted a Festival of Nations on the Parade Grounds Friday. The festival’s purpose was to honor “diverse cultures from around the world,” said ISA President and civil and environmental engineering graduate student Md Tanvir Ahmed Sarkar in a message to the Reveille. This was the ISA’s second year putting on the...

Louisiana faces an ongoing literacy problem, and teachers struggle to keep upIt’s easy to take the ability to read and write for granted, but even in 2024, illiteracy is a persistent problem in Louisiana. According to the Louisiana Department of Education’s 2023 Fall Reading Report,70.5% of Kindergarteners were below reading level, and 55.4% of children in grades K-3 were below reading level. In contrast, the 2019...

West Baton Rouge Museum’s Café Français event provides community for French speaking peopleOn July 12, the West Baton Rouge Museum held its Café Français event. Andre St. Romain, a French speaker who works at the museum, led the event. Café Français was held at the museum from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. It allowed people to practice French and share their culture with others. The event was...

‘Just the beginning of an even longer journey’: LSU, White House official and more celebrate record grantLSU held a media briefing Tuesday afternoon celebrating the reception of a $160 million grant from the National Science Foundation, the largest ever awarded by the organization. Won in January by the LSU-led consortium Future Use of Energy in Louisiana, the grant will be used to facilitate a clean energy transition in the state through...

LSU settles Title IX lawsuit for $1.9 millionLSU on April 2 agreed to pay $1.9 million to settle a major lawsuit brought by 10 former LSU students over the university’s handling of potential Title IX violations. The lawsuit was filed in 2021 and alleged that LSU failed to investigate numerous cases of sexual misconduct, discrimination and domestic violence. One high-profile aspect of...

LSU students react to new ban on gender affirming care, lawsuitOn Jan. 8, LGBTQ+ civil rights organization Lambda Legal announced a lawsuit against the state of Louisiana on behalf of five families seeking to block a ban on gender affirming care for minors in the state. Joined by Harvard Law School’s Center for Law and Policy Innovation and Louisiana law firm Schonekas, Evans, McGoey &...

A longtime WAFB meteorologist will teach an LSU coastal science class this fallAmid new students on campus and excitement for a new year, LSU will offer a new oceanography and coastal science course focused on extreme coastal weather this fall. Steve Caparotta, a broadcast meteorologist for WAFB, will teach OCS 2013. With two decades of experience in meteorology and a master’s and Ph.D. in Climatology from LSU,...

LSU Foundation purchased a new house for the school president’s useIn 2023, LSU purchased a house that will soon become its new President’s house. Set in the Magnolia Ridge subdivision, the house will be President William Tate IV’s new home. The new home, which LSU acquired in September, is worth close to $2 million and sits at 188 S. Lakeshore Drive. Records from the East...

New LSU Litter Institute aims to clean up the community, state, worldGov. John Bel Edwards announced in late October the formation of the LSU Litter Institute, a new operation to clean up Louisiana and protect the state’s environment. The institute hopes to accomplish this by aiding projects working to reduce litter and by supporting research aimed at finding a solution to the problem of litter in...

‘Spirits unbroken’: St. Luke’s works to recover after devastating church fireSt. Luke’s Episcopal Church has been a home for many in Baton Rouge for the past 60 years, but on the morning of Feb. 17, it went up in flames. Hundreds were devastated by the news. Among them was eighth-grader Lorelei Davis. She didn’t believe it at first, Davis wrote over text—she thought the other...

Black business pop-up shop celebrates LSU Black business ownersThe United States is home to over 140,000 Black-owned businesses, and on Oct. 18 those in the LSU community gathered in the Magnolia Room in the LSU Student Union to celebrate and display their businesses. The Black business pop-up shop was held by “Let’s Link,” an LSU student organization centered around giving “Black students a...

LSU Library kicks off Halloween season with murder mystery nightTo celebrate the beginning of the Halloween season, the LSU Library held a murder mystery night Tuesday. As attendees walked into the library they were greeted by the many librarians of LSU, Halloween music and other groups already trying to solve the night’s mysteries. “When we create a new program, it’s always a little scary because...

LSU Health Shreveport unveils $79M Center for Medical Education, first new building sine 2008LSU Health Shreveport revealed its new Center for Medical Education on Dec. 11. The $79-million facility is the campus’ first new building since 2008. Over 400 people attended the unveiling of the two-and-a-half-year construction project, according to a news release from LSU Health Shreveport. The center was created to “enhance the educational experience and interdisciplinary...

Raising Cane’s River Center offers ice skating through end of yearThe holiday jingle “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams filled an ice rink of families, partners and friends in the holiday spirit. From young children to grandparents, everyone was contributing to holiday cheer. The Raising Cane’s River Center has recently become a place for shared joy and winter festivities. Since...

TOPS author dies at 84Dr. Charles R. McDonald, known as the “Father of TOPS,” passed away August 26th. Thousands of Louisiana residents have benefited from the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (originally named the Tuition Opportunity Program for Students), which he authored. Most of the program’s beneficiaries don’t know much about McDonald or the decades-long history of TOPS, which grants...

LSU President apologizes following misinformed comments on Olympian Imane KhelifAs the world’s eyes and interest have turned to Paris, the Olympics haven’t been free from issues and controversy. The events surrounding the boxing match between Algeria’s Imane Khelif and Italy’s Angela Carini have now become a hot topic and a conversation for many, including LSU president William Tate IV, who spoke out on the...

Two LSU students set to graduate died in a plane crash on WednesdayEditor’s note: A previous version of this story’s headline had the wrong weekday listed as the date of the plane crash. Two LSU students, Giselle and Jean-Luc Doucet, and their father died on May 15 in a private plane crash. The siblings were set to graduate just two days later on May 17. The family...

LSU School of Theatre and Swine Palace release 2024 to 2025 production scheduluesThe LSU School of Theatre and The Swine Palace announced their 2024 and 2025 season plans, which include all the performances and events taking place on LSU’s campus throughout the school year. The LSU School of Theatre will produce two shows. Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson—Apt. 2B “Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson—Apt. 2B,” written by...

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