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Piper Hutchinson
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Politics & higher ed reporter, Louisiana Illuminator | Tiger Rag partner | NAHJ & NLGJA | LSU alum
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The #LSU athletics page seems to have deleted its pride month post, which received numerous negative and homophobic comments
A pride month graphic The LSU athletics twitter page
June 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Rep. Stephanie Berault has filed a bill that would allow Louisiana students who go to undergrad out of state to use unused TOPS benefits on medical or dental school. They would have to pay it back unless they practice in Louisiana for three years #lalege #lagov
The digest for House Bill 275 of the 2025 regular session
April 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Happy Election Day, folks! Don’t forget to get out and #GeauxVote on those constitutional amendments!
March 29, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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In my spare time, I’m also a (very bad) actress. Come see me in the Gridiron show next week as we honor the late Smiley Anders AND raise money for journalism scholarships. Tickets on sale at gridironshowbr.org
March 14, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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#LSU law professor Ken Levy’s students received an email this morning informing them that Levy will NOT be back in the classroom today after the 1st circuit vacated a lower court order that Levy be allowed back in the classroom #lalege #lagov
From: Andrea B Carroll <acarro6@lsu.edu> Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 9:40 AM To: Andrea B Carroll <acarro6@|su.edu> Cc: Alena M Allen <amallen@|su.edu>; Jake T Henry <jakeh@|su.edu> Subject: Class Today Section X students - As you know, Professor Levy secured a TRO last week that returns him to the classroom effective immediately. The TRO was vacated by the First Circuit Court of Appeal this morning. Please attend your ACJ class with Professor Lancaster today at 11:20 and your Civil Law Property class with Professor Carroll today at 1:50. Thank you for your grace and understanding. Dean Allen and AD Carroll
February 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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The students marched to the #LSU administration building with the intent to deliver a petition to President Tate. General Counsel Winston DeCuir came out to accept it, who said what they’re doing is “important” and said he engaged in similar activities in law school #lalege #lagov
Students protest outside the LSU administration building
January 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Small protest outside the #LSU Law Center regarding Ken Levy, a law professor removed from his classes pending an investigation into alleged political comments he made in the classroom. #lalege #lagov
Students hold protest signs on the steps of a columned building
January 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Gov. Jeff Landry is flying a #MAGA flag at the Louisiana Governor’s mansion in honor of President Trump’s inauguration #lalege #lagov
Four flags fly on a flag post at the Louisiana Governor’s Mansion
January 20, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Gov. Jeff Landry will fly a MAGA flag at the governor’s mansion Monday in honor of Trump’s inauguration and asks Louisianians to do the same at their homes #lalege #lagov
Governor Jeff Landry Asks Louisianans to Join in Flying the Make America Great Again Flag Flags Will Be Flown on Inauguration Day at Governor's Mansion Baton Rouge, LA—Governor Jeff Landry issued a proclamation requesting Louisianans to join him in flying their United States and Make America Great Again flags on January 20, in honor of the Inauguration of President Donald J. Trump. The Governor will proudly fly a Make America Great Again flag at the Louisiana Governor’s Mansion.
January 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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It’s official: Mardi Gras is DEI for North Louisiana #lalege #lagov
Other items included in the reports varied widely in cost and purpose. LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport reported spending $1,915 on a Mardi Gras celebration.
January 14, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Not particularly close to the courthouse, but we got the goods
A king cake in a box
January 7, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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Gov. Jeff Landry has appointed ally Tony Clayton to chair the Southern University System Board of Supervisors
Governor Jeff Landry Announces Chair of the Board of Supervisors of Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA – Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced Tony Clayton will be the new Chair of the Board of Supervisors of Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College. Effective January 1, 2025. “I have known Tony for a long time and there is no one better suited for this position. As a graduate of Southern University, he knows exactly what it takes to bring the University’s education to a higher standard and properly train students for the workforce. I look forward to his great work,” said Governor Jeff Landry. “Governor Landry is serious about education, and bringing education to a higher standard in Louisiana. I stand ready to implement this agenda and grow Southern University’s education and workforce standards,” said Tony Clayton.
November 27, 2024 at 5:14 PM
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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is joining Gov. Jeff Landry in calling for LSU to investigate and take action against a law professor for making comments about the election in the classroom
A letter from Attorney General Liz Murrill to LSU A letter from Attorney General Liz Murrill to LSU
November 27, 2024 at 4:44 PM
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The Tiger of the hour, Omar Bradley
A tiger in a cage on a football field surrounded by people
November 10, 2024 at 2:34 AM