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LSU students concerned, question campus safety amidst suspicious incidents
Peyton Jeffcoat was walking near the LSU Quadrangle with her headphones in on the way to her 6 p.m. night class when she was suddenly approached from behind by a stranger. The stranger was walking close to her and repeatedly asked for her number.
Tiger Band to represents LSU in controversial Zulu parade
The Zulu parade has been a staple of New Orleans Mardi Gras culture since the early 1900s, but some still question the parade's traditional use of blackface and the University's recent choice to have the Golden Band from Tigerland perform alongside Zulu Queen and finance sophomore Kailyn Rainey.
Three arrested for theft of John Deere vehicle, drunk driving at LSU
Three men were arrested on LSU's campus early Sunday morning after allegedly stealing a John Deere utility vehicle. Tyler Jones, 22, Robert Nicklas, 22 and Daryl Lally, 21 were all charged with theft of a motor vehicle, while the driver, Lally, was also charged with a DWI.
Stolen Halloween decorations found at LSU Kappa Sigma house
The LSU Kappa Sigma fraternity could be at the center of a recent epidemic of stolen Halloween decorations that has been sweeping through the city of Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge resident Matt Johnson looked outside his window on Tuesday night to discover his handcrafted clown decoration was missing from his front yard.
LSU students help rehabilitate stroke victims with adaptive guitar
Stroke victims now have a creative option for their rehabilitation, thanks to a team of University students who have built an adaptive guitar specializing in restoring motor function. The guitar, which is the second of its kind, was originally the brainchild of Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, Nikita Kuznetsov.
Louisiana Parole Project hopes to give juveniles a second chance
The Louisiana Parole Project is working within the community to provide second chances to formerly incarcerated individuals. Founded by sociology senior Andrew Hundley in 2016, the non-profit organization originally provided services for juveniles with life sentences who were released on parole. The program has now expanded to assist anyone who has served over 20 years.
LSU students react to new tailgating regulations
University students have expressed frustration with the new tailgating regulations prohibiting Greek tailgates both at the Greek houses and on the Parade Ground.Students view tailgating on the Parade Ground as a time-honored ritual that should be reestablished to provide a sense of community and promote safety among students.
LSU SG potentially launching two-year program for disabled students
The University may soon kickstart a new two-year program for students with special needs. The goal is to provide special needs students with the college experience while also teaching them useful life skills and preparing them to go into the workforce. Some of the fundamentals they will teach include writing a resume, living independently and improving communication skills.
LSU Geaux Vote helps pass legislation to expand voting on campus to all students
LSU Geaux Vote's proposal to change the voting precincts around campus to provide one central location for University students to vote passed Wednesday after the group had been advocating the change for over three years.
LSU announces Tiny Tigers as new pregnancy and parenting program
University faculty members and students with nursing children no longer need to worry about breastfeeding in cramped cars or unsanitary bathrooms. The first major initiative of Tiny Tigers, the University's new pregnancy and parenting program, was to implement more accessible lactation rooms across campus.