LSU Opens Indoor Park and Geaux Mobility Hub
The new facility sits at the center of several Park and Geaux lots as campus parking is gradually phased out.
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Baton Rouge College Life News
This page covers college life in Baton Rouge, from campus housing and Greek life to student activities and traditions. Reporting follows the social experience of attending college at the schools in and around the city.
Recent news
November 1, 2026
Union Offices Compete in Door Decorating ContestLSU Student Union offices entered a Halloween door-decorating contest, with students voting in the Union's Instagram comments until Sunday.
October 22, 2026
LSU Tightens Campus Security Ahead of Alabama GameThe university is implementing new safety protocols following recent violence and a fatal accident on campus.
October 21, 2026
LSU Students Re-establish Delta Rouge Film ClubThree sophomores have revived the campus organization to promote film appreciation at the university.
October 16, 2026
LSU To Expand Upperclassmen Housing for 2027 School YearThe university plans to triple capacity for older students by shifting the housing selection timeline to November.
October 10, 2026
LSU Revoked Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity SuspensionThe university lifted the interim ban on the fraternity following an investigation into hazing allegations.
October 9, 2026
Artist Created Illustrated LSU Campus MapThe custom artwork features iconic university landmarks like Memorial Tower and the Quad.
October 1, 2026
LSU Student Body President Formed New Leadership CouncilThe initiative aims to improve communication between diverse student organizations and university administration.
September 28, 2026
LSU Fraternities Suspended After Hazing AllegationsThe university has placed Delta Kappa Epsilon and Phi Gamma Delta on interim suspension following abuse complaints.
September 23, 2026
LSU Students Conducted Campus Safety WalkStudent leaders and administrators toured campus to identify areas in need of improved lighting.
September 22, 2026
LSU Freshman Produces Campus Street InterviewsA first-year student creates social media content to build a foundation for a career in broadcast journalism.
Regular subjects here include campus housing availability and cost, Greek life and its controversies, the revival or reinvention of campus traditions, and student organizations whose growth draws attention. Coverage reaches the campuses themselves and the neighborhoods that surround them, where student life spills into the city. Student housing and the off-campus rental market shape much of what happens socially, so those stories recur often. The university's ties to the surrounding community are a steady thread, especially where campus growth meets local residents' daily lives.