Aside from taking usual classes, music majors also need to make time for performances, practices and recitals. Not all college students are aware of the level of practice and dedication that accompanies...

A group of residents in East Baton Rouge Parish voted to create their own city that would be separate from Baton Rouge. The proposed city, called St. George, passed with a 54 % of the vote on Oct. 12....

Three organizations competed in a variety of competitions including a quiz-bowl, soccer game, potato sack race, a volleyball game and tug-of-war games.  On Nov. 1, the Biology Undergraduate Society,...

Durand Jones and the Indications performed at the Columbia Theatre on Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. after returning from an international tour.  The band performed a combination of their own original music as...

Some students find it difficult to get in front of their classmates and present material, but the Communication 210 and 211 courses are required general education courses for almost all university students. Alpha...

Potential voters in the Hammond area had the opportunity to ask questions to candidates in several upcoming local elections. “The Race is On!” Candidate Forum hosted by WTGG 96.5 FM, Greater Hammond...

The Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts brought together music and army sentiments through a live jazz performance. The Jazz Ambassadors of the U.S. Army Field Band is a jazz orchestra consisting...

A former university staff member has recently been given the opportunity to have a state agency position to continue promoting higher education. Erin Cowser, former executive director of public and...

Before the women’s and men’s basketball seasons start, the university will host its 12th annual “Full Court Fest” on Wednesday. The purpose of the event is to let Lions fans get to know both...

Professional orchestra players are scheduled to perform in downtown Hammond this month. The Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts will be hosting a performance by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra,...

Within a year of being reintroduced on campus and two games into their Fall 2019 season, the rugby team is now 2-0 into the Deep South Rugby Conference. With over a decade of absence from the university,...

The Pre-Nursing Society was recognized as an official student organization during the fall 2019 semester. The organization was founded by Jaydalyn Epps, a junior nursing major, who now serves as the...