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LSU students have to confirm their attendance in the fall using an email survey that many mistook for a scam.
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Students must complete registration via email survey this year
BY JASON WILLIS Editor in Chief
Early the morning of July 21, thousands of LSU students received an email from the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships asking them to confirm their attendance via a link to a Qualtrics survey.
In past years, this process of confirming registration was done through myLSU, when students clicked complete registration after their fee bill was paid. The new procedure left many students and parents skeptical of the email.
“This is a valid email and is part of a new process now that we have transitioned to Workday Student,” the LSU Office of Enrollment Management & Student Success told the Reveille.
The email was sent out to all LSU students who were issued financial aid this year to ensure
that the university only distributed aid to those who plan to enroll, a spokesperson told the Reveille.
The survey isn’t a permanent fixture of the registration process, LSU said, but rather something that needed to be done as the university transitions to its new Workday system from myLSU.
“Looking ahead, our goal is to continue to evolve this process into a more seamless and integrated solution — ideally one that does not rely on an external survey link but instead leverages an existing mechanism, such as the Student Financial Responsibility Statement. However, to mitigate any issues for the upcoming fall, we could not pursue this enhancement at this time,” the Office of Financial Aid said in a statement to the Reveille.
Some LSU parents took to social media July 21 to express confusion with the email. Many thought it might be a scam due to the plainness of the email and the unorthodox way of confirming registration.
“My daughter said there is usually appropriate signatures but none are on there! Could this be a scam?” one parent commented under a Facebook post in the LSU Parents and Students group.
LSU switched from myLSU to Workday this spring, and though students were worried about adjusting to the switch and experienced some initial confusion, many said the first scheduling period under Workday was easier than expected.
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Hundreds sent false pending student ticket charges
BY ROSS ABBOUD Staff Writer SPORTS
Hundreds of LSU students’ accounts were issued multiple erroneous pending charges during the process of buying football student tickets on July 16.
After entering in the payment information to complete the transaction, the website alerted users that an error had occurred processing their payments. When fans tried again – repeatedly – each time, their account was issued a pending charge.
“When inventory was depleted, instead of rejecting the attempt to secure tickets, the system created a pending transaction on the card,” LSU Athletics spokesperson Zach Greenwell told the Reveille. “Once the ticket office realized this was happening, they were able to resolve and stop the pending transactions.”
In addition, LSU said there
was no actual charge to any cards or confirmation of sale sent. Accordingly, no refunds will be issued because there were no charges. The pending charges should eventually go away.
“The ticket office is revisiting how it will handle these final on-sale initiatives where there is significant demand and limited inventory to avoid any issues in the future,” Greenwell said.
The system error left many confused.
“I remember being excited because I got in this time where it let me put the ticket in my cart and fill out my credit card information,” LSU public relations student Deena Pugmire said. “As soon as I hit submit is when it gave me the error message. I tried again, like most people, several times, thinking maybe the system was overloaded and then finally gave up.”
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The email sent out to students asking them to confirm attendance July 21.
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LSU fans cheer on the Tigers Sept. 28, 2024, during LSU’s 42-10 win against South Alabama at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.
NEWS LIBERTO’S LEGACY
Outgoing Student Government president reflects on reign
BY AIDAN ANTHAUME Staff Writer
As Joseph Liberto prepares to leave office, the outgoing LSU student body president is looking back on a term shaped by campus engagement, safety initiatives, and the challenge of leading in a time of institutional change.
Liberto, an international trade and finance major from New Orleans, entered Student Government as an outsider. His “Energize” ticket with Vice President Amelia Carman ran on the promise of “fresh faces and new perspectives” and won the spring 2024 election after a contested race.
At the time, Liberto had no prior SG experience — his leadership background came instead from his role as philanthropy chair of Kappa Sigma and his involvement with Hams for Fams, a New Orleans-based nonprofit.
“I think the real joy of being student body president has been getting to meet everybody,” Liberto said. “Stopping in Free Speech Alley and talking to anyone and truly diving into the different clubs and organizations on campus and seeing how you get help.”
Once in office, Liberto set out to make SG more visible and accessible. He credits his success to that same student-first approach he brought with him from Jesuit High School, where he also served as student body president.
Key initiatives: Tailored Tiger and Angel Shots
When asked what he’s most proud of, Liberto points first to the opening of the Tailored Tiger Professional Clothing Closet. Though the project had been in the works for
years, Liberto’s administration helped bring it across the finish line.
“The great thing about Tailored Tiger is that it took literally three years. I can’t take all the credit for Tailored Tiger. All I did was open it,” Liberto said, “but that’s one thing you can definitely see the impact. Students go in there every day.”
The closet, operated in partnership with LSU’s Olinde Career Center, provides students with free professional attire for interviews and internships.
“Seeing students go and get a nice jacket, a nice blazer, that increases confidence in interviews, increases confidence at the job,” Liberto said.
Another flagship project from Liberto’s term was the implementation of the Angel Shot initiative, a bar safety program allowing patrons to discreetly ask for help if they feel unsafe by ordering an “angel shot.”
“We can’t thank LSUPD and the local bars enough,” Liberto said. “They’ve been so receptive.”
The idea, developed in collaboration with local partners and LSU’s We’re Committed program, gained traction in the fall and was launched in several bars near campus.
“Safety has always been a big force. And seeing that really, you know, take off with the bars, it’s been really nice to see.” Liberto said.
Leading through change
Liberto’s term also coincided with administrative turnover at LSU, including the departure of President William F. Tate IV and Provost Roy Haggerty. He said navigating that shift was one of the most unexpected parts of the role.
“Changes in administration are always scary,” Liberto said. “We can’t thank Dr. B [Fran’Cee Brown-Mc-
Clure], the Dean of Students, enough. It was her first year, and she was so kind. She worked with us greatly.”
Liberto praised a number of behind-the-scenes figures who supported the student government during his time, whom he called “the backbone of LSU.”
“We wouldn’t have been able to accomplish anything without people like them,” Liberto said.
A message to future leaders
Looking back on his term, Liberto said the most valuable part of being student body president wasn’t the prestige or policies, it was the personal connection. The experience, he said, reshaped how he thinks about leadership and what it means to serve a campus.
“When you take a student-first mindset into being student body president, that’s where the real joy comes from. The fun isn’t in all the meetings; that stuff can weigh you
down. The fun is getting out there and actually connecting with people.” Liberto said. “You know, other schools might have good football teams, other schools might have great academics, but nobody’s got the culture that LSU has.”
His advice to future leaders is to go beyond their comfort zones.
“The worst thing you can do at LSU is stay in your bubble,” Liberto said. “You’re doing yourself a disservice if you’re only talking to the same 10 people. There are 40,000 students here. You gotta go out there. You gotta meet people. You gotta shake hands. You’ve got to make LSU what you want it to be.”
Though unsure if politics is in his future, Liberto said he plans to stay in Louisiana and help however he can.
As he exits student government, Liberto said he’s grateful not just for the role but for the chance to learn, grow and leave something behind.
LEGISLATION
Sales tax may fund new arena
STAFF REPORT
The developer for LSU’s new arena may call on Baton Rouge’s Metro Council and the state to agree to allocate some local and state sales tax revenue to the project according to a draft agreement from November, The Baton Rouge Advocate reported.
The draft proposal would have 2 cents of sales tax from Baton Rouge and 2-4 cents from the state going toward Oak View Group through a rebate.
OVG was the sole finalist to construct LSU’s arena but has recently been criticized due to its former CEO being indicted for rigging the bidding stage of another project to build University of Texas-Austin’s Moody Center.
Despite the scrutiny, an OVG spokesperson told the Advocate it’s still working closely with LSU to develop the arena project. LSU Athletics spokesperson Zach Greenwell told the Reveille there has been no agreement finalized with OVG for the arena project.
It’s unclear whether the proposal has been altered since its draft in November. The deal requires the Metro Council’s approval.
The new arena would be in council member Carolyn Coleman’s District 10, who hasn’t commented on the arena or sales tax proposal because she considers this a matter for university officials to handle before it reaches the council.
East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards took a similar approach to Coleman in an email statement, leaving the situation up to LSU to “do the right thing.”
LSU has completed dredging three lakes for restoration project
LSU has completed dredging for three lakes on the university’s campus as part of its University Lakes Restoration Project, The Center Square reported.
LSU Foundation President and CEO Robert Stuart Jr., who’ll retire to a part-time role as the president and CEO of LSU’s Real Estate & Facilities Foundation in July 2026, told The Center Square that the dredging at City Park Lake, Lake Erie and College Lake has all finished.
LSU is almost through dredging University Lake and will soon turn to Campus Lake.
“It’s a very complicated project, but overall, it’s going very well,” Stuart told The Center Square.
Alongside the dredging, the project will improve the infrastructure, streets and landscaping
around the lakes, particularly on May Street, where a bridge will be constructed.
The purpose of the dredging is to deepen the lakes after they were previously dangerously shallow. The lakes also have been noticeably dry in recent years, with poor water quality and algae forming on their surface.
The project overall seeks to “create a more sustainable lakes system through ambitious environmental restoration that will also add tremendous recreational value for all people of Baton Rouge,” its website said.
The material being removed from the bottom of the lakes will be transported to nearby bird sanctuaries and islands within the lake system, The Center Square said.
According to the project’s timeline, it’ll be finished by winter 2026.
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Joseph Liberto listens to the speaker April 17, 2024, at the Inauguration in the Holliday Forum on LSU’s campus in Baton Rouge, La.
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Construction equipment sits on the LSU Lakes
Rouge, La.
ENTERTAINMENT
New Sullivan Theater show ‘Noises Off’ depicts production gone awry
BY SARAH WALTON Staff Writer
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 Off” follows director Lloyd Dallas and the cast and crew of his fictional new show, “Nothing On.”
Nothing is going right at dress rehearsal: missed cues, lost props and a continuing series of unfortunate events. And just as the show opens, the comedy of errors gets wilder. Things continue to complicate as the cast, crew and director try to keep the show from completely falling apart.
Sophie Rollins, a senior anthropology major at LSU, will be making her Sullivan Theater debut in “Noises Off.” She is thrilled to be in the show, which she’d never heard of.
For such a unique show, the audition process didn’t have actors just read from scripts. Instead, they practiced clowning activities and other comedy bits, Rollins said.
“This is a lot of physical comedy, which is something I recently fell in love with from the last show I was in, ‘The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals,’” Rollins said. “There were a lot of opportunities for almost this slapstick type of thing, and I was so excited to do more of that.”
In “Noises Off,” Rollins plays Brooke, a very pretty girl who’s new to acting and who may have been cast for superficial reasons.
“This is her first lead role and she’s trying her absolute damnedest,” Rollins said. “She has memorized her lines and her blocking, which gives me a lot to play with, sticking to the script in places where
room and give them a reason to hate each other.”
“Noises Off” is Rollins’ first community theater production, and she said though she didn’t know what to expect walking in, she’s having a fantastic time. She particularly appreciates the experience of working with adult actors for the first time.
“Having these more experienced figures complimenting the choices I make and saying, ‘That was really funny when you did that,’ means so much to me because they know what they’re talking about,” Rollins said.
“I can’t imagine someone not being delighted by the script, this production. I can confidently say that everyone in the show was so perfectly cast and embodies the roles so fantastically.”
Brittany Zimmerman is usually backstage helping with costume changes or sewing clothes, but for the first time on the Sullivan stage, she will be standing under those bright lights. As Belinda Blair in the show, Zimmerman plays a key part
she should be adapting, especially when it comes to act three.”
Rollins describes the show as a story where “the director is trying to wrangle these people in fighting and battling egos. It’s just what happens when you get a bunch of actors in a
in the comedic chaos that is “Noises Off”.
“It’s always nice to kind of step out front and play rather than be backstage,” Zimmerman said.
Zimmerman said the rehearsal process has been unique, as every
day the cast improvises something that’s then added to the script to make it even funnier.
Zimmerman described the show as a “high-octane physical comedy from start to finish. There will be moments where you can’t catch your breath because there’s so much going on all at once.”
“Noises Off” is certainly a show of firsts: the first time performing at the Sullivan for some and the first time directing a professional show for the director, Madalyn Mullins. She’s used to directing kids as a theater teacher.
As far as first shows go, Mullins said “Noises Off” is “pretty daunting,” but her teaching experience has influenced her directing.
“I’m always the kind of director and teacher where this is a collaborative process. I want to know people’s thoughts,” Mullins said.
Still, Mullins said working with adults is “really exciting” and has been predictably different from working with children.
“It is very nice that, working with adults, they write down all of their blocking,” Mullins said. “They’re also not at the age where they’re scared of being silly, so it’s just fun.”
Mullins’ efforts have not gone unnoticed among the cast.
“Madalyn, our fearless leader, is so amazing and just an incredible, incredible director to work under, especially for this show,” Zimmerman said. “I couldn’t imagine it under anyone else.”
Zimmerman is most excited for people to see act two, which she called her “45-minute ballet” where she organizes “structured chaos.”
Overall, Mullins said the show gives insight into how a theater works backstage, showing the audience “how the sausage gets made.”
“Noises Off” opens Aug. 15 and runs through Aug. 24. Tickets to the show are $25, but students have a discounted rate of $20. The Sullivan Theater website has tickets and more information about the show for anyone interested.
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Cast and director of “Noises Off.”
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Sophie Rollins, Scott Don Bosco Mitchell and Louis Mangiaracina in “Noises Off.”
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‘Superman’ embodies the kind hero everyone needs
BY SARAH WALTON Staff Writer
“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 the habit of forgetting the personality and meaning behind these heroes, using their aesthetics and absconding their purpose.
Superheroes are supposed to be models for morality and who we should strive to be, and Gunn’s Superman is the hero to look up to.
Superman has always been a symbol of kindness and hope, and for the first time in a long time, a movie has captured this. David Corenswet plays the perfect Superman, full of love for humanity and all living things and holding kindness and love above all else.
Heralding back to when Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster first put pen to paper and created the pinnacle of superheroism, Superman is someone to believe in. “Superman” is great, not just because it’s a return to form, but because it’s incredibly important in a time of apathy, hate and cynicism.
“Superman” feels like a comic book come to life, from the bright colors to the epic soundtrack and exciting story. It reminds audiences of reading a comic book for the first time, hidden in some corner of a library or book shop, combing through panels and bubbles trying to
world of “Superman,” especially Metropolis, feel lived in. From the chaotic world of the Daily Planet to the cozy, book-filled home of Lois Lane, these creatives made a world you’d want to join.
Each scene is filled with intention and heart. There’s such a
find yourself – and maybe a new best friend.
“Superman” is a love letter to all superhero stories and a manifestation of what they all should be.
This film would not be as great as it is without the creativity, talent and care of thousands of artists and actors. The sound design, sets and costumes were all so distinct and gorgeously crafted to make the
deep knowledge and care for all of these characters, and it shows. Corenswet in every way is Superman. Even before he was cast, there were jokes about Corenswet being Superman, and he has proven those apt. Throughout the press tour, he and Gunn emphasized the importance of doing Superman’s character justice.
When Corenswet is on screen, he embodies the happy-go-lucky farm boy and caring neighbor that tries to save every living thing, no matter how big or how small.
Superman is also a model of positive masculinity: strong, caring, kind to others and willing to show emotion and stand up for what’s right.
Lane is perfectly cast as well. Rachel Brosnahan is Lane in every respect: a talented journalist with the utmost integrity and electrifying spirit that you can’t help but love. Together, Brosnahan and Corenswet play a couple easy to root for with a love you’d hope to share with someone.
As Clark Kent, Corenswet somehow transforms into an awkward yet charming journalist, who belongs
with his friends at the Daily Planet. The cast of characters introduced from the newsroom to the Hall of Justice are all fun and used well by the narrative, which opens room for future stories, and hopefully a Mr. Terrific movie and Jimmy Olsen show.
When it comes to talented acting on the part of the “Superman” cast, Nicholas Hoult is an absolute standout. Playing everyone’s favorite hater Lex Luthor, Hoult sells the rivalry and brings real life to the character. His rage and hatred for Superman is not only palpable, it proves the thesis of the story.
Luthor in this movie is a stand-in for quite a few people and ideas and stands as a criticism to a culture that allows the rich and those in power to enact whatever future they wish onto the wider population, as well as a world that pushes hatred, apathy and cynicism. Luthor says he hates Superman because he’s an alien and better than him.
Over and over, Luthor states that this story is a battle of brains versus brawn, when in fact it is hate and power versus love and kindness. Luthor says Superman is wrong for being an alien – “inhuman” – but Super-
man’s love for humanity and care for earth is what makes him human and what makes him, him.
We need Superman in a time when apathy and cruelty seems to win constantly. The character first appeared during WWII, when the Nazis had been in power for years, and he stood as a symbol of hope and goodness. In a time when everything seems to fall apart, let’s hope Superman can once again be a symbol for all that is good.
There is beauty in the pride and overwhelming love for “Superman” at this moment in time. Parents get to introduce their favorite character to their children, people wear his symbol and feel an overwhelming hope. “Superman” shows us that loving humanity, standing up against bullies and being kind is not weakness, but strength. It’s something beautiful to watch people leave a movie and want to be better.
There are so many things to take away from this 130-minute adventure, but the most important is kindness. “Superman,” in its simplest form, is a symbol for hope and kindness. To be kind isn’t always easy, but it does make the world a better place.
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A scene from “Superman.”
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A scene from “Superman.”
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A scene from “Superman.”
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A scene from “Superman.”
SPORTS
FRESH FACES
Key LSU football transfers and freshmen to know
BY AINSLEY FLOOD
Sports Editor
With college football season nearing, LSU has buffed up its roster with the country’s top transfers and incoming freshmen.
The Tigers enter the fall with the No. 1 overall transfer class and a top 10 freshman class. With so much fresh talent mixed with veteran players, head coach Brian Kelly believes this team is special.
Now in his fourth season with LSU, he delivered a confident message while speaking at the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge on Wednesday.
“On paper, this is the best roster we will put out there since I
have been here,” Kelly said. “It’s not just about names. It’s about individuals, through the transfer portal process, to win a championship for LSU. They’re not here for any other reason.”
After losing the No. 1 overall recruit, Bryce Underwood, to Michigan, recruiting was essential.
LSU signed two five-star and 19 four-star recruits in the 2025 class and grabbed 12 four-star transfers from the portal, adding key depth on both sides of the ball.
At SEC Media Days, Kelly explained that his goal was to build “championship-level depth across the board” and highlighted several of these key newcomers.
LSU player transfers amid lengthy legal battle
LSU running back Trey Holly will be playing college football in Baton Rouge this fall, but it won’t be for the Tigers. He’ll walk on at Southern University, an LSU official confirmed to the Reveille Wednesday.
Holly hasn’t played for LSU since 2023 and has been suspended because of his alleged involvement in a shooting in Union Parish that injured two. He was charged with attempted second-degree murder, a charge which has since been dropped.
He was also accused of illegal use of a weapon and aggravated criminal damage to property, which he is still contesting.
Holly’s court date was initially set for July 7, but it’s reportedly been postponed with no new date publicly announced.
Louisiana First reported the news after spotting Holly at Southern practice Tuesday. Southern head coach Terrence
Graves confirmed Holly was eligible to play for Southern this season, Louisiana First said.
The Baton Rouge Advocate confirmed Holly’s walk-on status via a Southern spokesperson.
“He can’t play football here until the legal matters have been settled,” head coach Brian Kelly said of Holly in September.
Holly was formerly a star at Union Parish High School in Farmerville, Louisiana, and set the state high school record for rushing yards in a career.
In his freshman season with LSU, Holly appeared in three games and ran for 110 yards and a touchdown, including a standout performance against Army.
LSU is set at running back without Holly, with sophomore Caden Durham leading the charge and two talented freshmen in Harlem Berry and JT Lindsey entering the fold. Junior Kaleb Jackson also returns after a 2024 season that was less productive than expected.
Overlooked LSU football players from past years
BY ROSS ABBOUD Staff Writer
LSU football is one of the best programs in terms of producing NFL players who headline the league.
LSU also had many players who headlined the team but didn’t quite make that impact at the next level, or maybe their impact at LSU has been lost over time.
Some names like Kendall Beckwith, Kevin Mawae and Dwayne Bowe went on to have more established careers beyond LSU, but here are some who you may have forgotten about.
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cornerback out of Florida ranked No. 2 in his position nationally by ESPN.
Freshman DJ Pickett joins an already deep defensive back room, so while he may not start immediately, his talent will be hard to keep off the field.
Pickett doubled as a wide receiver, scoring 25 touchdowns in high school. He also ran a 10.7-second 100-meter dash in track.
Also joining the defense is Mansoor Delane, a versatile transfer expected to contribute at both safety and corner. Patrick Payton, a former All-ACC edge rusher at Florida State, should
Ali Highsmith
Highsmith was a linebacker from Miami, Florida, who committed to play football at LSU from 2004 through 2007.
He played in 62 games with 38 starts as a Tiger, and he racked up 260 total tackles, 26 tackles for losses and 11 sacks. He also recorded three fumble recoveries, 13 pass breakups and an interception.
Highsmith’s legacy was cemented in 2007 during LSU’s national championship season, where he recorded a team-high 101 total tackles, nine tackles for losses, three sacks, nine quarterback pressures, eight pass breakups and two forced fumbles.
He capped off that season in
the BCS National Championship Game with a team-best eight tackles, 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble.
He left LSU as a first-team All-American and All-SEC player in 2007, but he went undrafted in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played for the Arizona Cardinals in 2008 and 2009 and the Los Angeles Chargers in 2010.
Terrace Marshall Jr.
Marshall is a more recent name, having played at LSU from 2018 through 2020, but his production was overlooked behind other receivers like Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson.
Marshall was a five-star recruit and the No. 1 player in Louisiana in the class of 2018 who went on and played in 32 games during his LSU career. He recorded 106 career receptions for 1,594 yards and 23 touchdowns.
He is ranked No. 4 in career touchdown receptions in program history and is one of only six LSU players with at least 1,500 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns.
Marshall caught 46 passes for 671 yards and 13 touchdowns in the 2019 season.
Before, his 13 touchdowns would have set the school record for receiving touchdowns in a single season, but he ranks
LSU football legend, New Orleans Saint Tyrann Mathieu to retire
BY ROSS ABBOUD Staff Writer
LSU football legend Tyrann Mathieu is retiring from the NFL, he announced on his social media on Tuesday.
Mathieu, a New Orleans native, was an All-American defensive back at LSU before being drafted to the NFL in the third round of the 2013 draft by the Arizona Cardinals.
Mathieu is retiring after competing for 12 seasons with the Cardinals, Houston Texas, Kansas City Chiefs and the New Orleans Saints.
Mathieu was a four-star recruit out of St. Augustine High School in New Orleans who committed to LSU.
During his time at LSU, he played in 26 games through two seasons with 96 total tackles, 16 tackles for a loss, six sacks, 11 forced fumbles and four intercep
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Former LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu before the Tigers’ 9-6 victory against Alabama Nov. 5, 2011, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
TICKETS
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This was the second release of general admission student tickets for returning students, after the first release on June 20 sold out within hours.
This time, the tickets again quickly sold out, leaving those who were unsuccessful with the
bolster LSU’s pass rush from day one.
The main attention was on offense, though, as big shoes needed filling.
LSU’s offensive line lost four to the NFL Draft, including No. 4 pick Will Campbell, which leaves opportunity for some new faces in the lineup.
Carius Curne, a four-star freshman, is one prospect that will fill out the offensive line as a tackle.
Stepping in at 6 feet 5 inches and 320 pounds, Curne played both left and right tackle in high school and is ranked as a No. 2 offensive tackle nationally by On3.
Star tight end Mason Taylor was another loss to the draft, but Kelly grabbed Donovan Green from the portal, a 6-foot-4 tight end from Texas A&M with two years of eligibility left.
Chris Hilton Jr. is back for his fifth year as a wide receiver and was asked about Green’s value to the team.
“I think he’s going to be, just like the majority of our tight end room, very versatile,” Hilton said. “He’s going to bring a lot to the team. He’s going to bring that energy.”
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No. 3 in program history, trailing Chase, with 20 in 2019, and Jefferson, with 18.
Marshall went on to be drafted in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers. He spent three seasons with the Panthers, one with the Las Vegas Raiders and is now playing for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Chad Jones
Jones was a safety for LSU from 2007 through 2009 and was a dual-sport athlete, playing football and baseball.
He was the second player in LSU history to win a national championship in both football and baseball, joining Jared Mitchell.
Jones tallied 158 total tackles, five interceptions, 16 pass breakups and four forced fumbles on the football field.
On the diamond, Jones was a
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tions. He also returned punts and had 26 punt returns for 420 yards, with two returned for a touchdown.
In 2011, Mathieu was a Heisman finalist, Walter Camp Na-
error message on their screen.
Finance major Jacob Leonard, who also was erroneously charged, said the ticket office told him 5,000 people were attempting to buy just 100 available tickets.
Greenwell confirmed the student tickets were a “last chance” opportunity, and inventory was very limited.
The season student ticket package is $125 total, and that amount was issued as a pending charge every time fans attempted to pay.
“I have seven pending charges on one card and one on another, as I thought maybe something was wrong with my card, so I tried another,” Pugmire said.
Many people took to social media to share their experience.
In the LSU Parents and Students group on Facebook, three posts about the issue gained 222 comments collectively.
“Ours was charged 31 times,” one user said. “Fortunately only one actually processed and the rest are pending.”
Linebacker Whit Weeks praised Green for his athleticism and work ethic during the media day. Weeks became a fan favorite after two standout seasons with the Tigers, and, now a junior, is emerging as a leader of the team.
“That dude’s a workhorse,” Weeks said. “He’s one of the hardest-working guys we have in the building.”
left-handed pitcher and an outfielder because he wasn’t able to pitch until after spring football practice ended. When he hit the mound, he worked three innings and did not allow a run or a hit in three appearances at the 2009 College World Series.
He came on in relief in Game 3 of the CWS Championship Series against Texas and didn’t allow a run in 1.2 innings of work while walking none and striking out two.
Jones slashed a .343 batting average with a home run, six RBIs and eight runs scored in 2009. He also hit a home run over 450 feet to right center field and completely out of the old Rosenblatt Stadium in batting practice at the CWS.
As football season approaches, LSU has one of the best teams in the years since Brian Kelly arrived on campus, and it’ll be interesting to see who could become an LSU legend.
tional Player of the Year finalist and the recipient of the Bednarik Award, which is given to the best defensive back in college.
Mathieu earned the nickname “the Honey Badger” as a sophomore for his ability to play extremely tough football and the
In his debut season, Green had 22 receptions and 233 receiving yards with two touchdowns. He redshirted his sophomore year due to an ACL injury and saw little action in 2024.
“He’s an athlete that you can split out, and he’s going to be able to win those one-on-one routes,” Weeks said.
More notable additions from
the transfer portal include a pair from Oklahoma: another tight end prospect in fifth-year senior Bauer Sharp and wide receiver Nic Anderson.
Garrett Nussmeier will begin his second season as the starting quarterback this fall. In need of an offense that can support him, he explained what the Oklahoma duo brings to the table.
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“Bauer has kind of added another level of backbone to our offense and that type of mindset he has,” Nussmeier said. “He’s ready to take somebody’s face off. And he can make plays and he’s electric with the ball in his hand.”
Bauer switched from quarterback to tight end at OU, where he led the team in receptions and receiving yards straight away.
“He’s very electric, very, very good football player, and makes plays on the ball in the air that are unbelievable,” Nussmeier said.
In 2023, Anderson caught 10 touchdown receptions — the most of any freshman in Oklahoma history. He scored three of those in a single game against Tulsa and had a season-best 120 yards.
“For him and me it’s about getting the chemistry down and the timing and getting on the same page on things,” Nussmeier said. “And that’s what the summer has been for and spring ball.”
With fall camp around the corner and expectations high, LSU’s incoming class — both transfers and freshmen — will have a major say in how far the Tigers can go.
The road to the College Football Playoff begins soon. For LSU, these newcomers may be
dyed patch of blond hair on the top of his head, which resembled the blond patch of hair on the back of a honey badger.
As a junior, Mathieu was suspended from the team for the entire season. Following that year, he entered his name into the NFL
Draft.
Mathieu played in 180 games in his tenured professional career with 36 interceptions, 100 pass deflections, 838 total tackles and 44 for a loss.
He was named the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2013 and went on to be a three-time Pro Bowler, three-time All-Pro and a Super Bowl champion with the Chiefs.
Then in 2022, Mathieu signed with the Saints to bring himself back home, where he’d ultimately end his career.
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LSU sophomore wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (6) celebrates after a touchdown during the Tigers’ 55-3 victory over Georgia Southern on Aug. 31, 2019, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.
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LSU football redshirt junior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) looks to pass the ball during the LSU Fall Camp practice on Aug. 17 in Baton Rouge, La.
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OPINION
Letter to the Editor: Epstein mess shows Trump is only for himself
BY DUSTIN GRANGER
I never fell for Trump because I grew up in Louisiana. And down here, we learn early: you can’t BS a BS’er.
From the start, he came off like a con man. Loud. Shameless. Always blaming someone else. I get why some folks supported him at first. Maybe you believed in tax cuts. Maybe you were tired of the system failing you. I understand that.
But let’s be real. He wasn’t fighting for you. He was fighting to escape justice.
The Epstein files are a turning point. For years, there were stories. Modeling scams. Abuse.
Women with nothing to gain came forward. And Trump’s name was always nearby.
Now that the files are coming out, what does he say?
“So much of the things we found were fake, with me.”
That’s not a denial. It’s a deflection. His go-to move: announce the crime, blame someone else, and dare you to stop him.
He even sent 1,000 FBI agents to scan the files for his name.
He’s not worried about victims. He’s worried about himself.
And what are our leaders doing? Speaker Johnson. Higgins. Scalise. Letlow. Kennedy. Cassidy. They’re covering for him. Block-
ing the release. Shutting down Congress.
Families in Louisiana are still waiting on FEMA. Still watching their insurance go up. Still losing land to the Gulf. And these men are using their power to protect a predator.
You don’t owe him anything. Not your silence. Not your loyalty.
Because you already know the truth:
You can’t BS a BS’er.
Dustin Granger is an LSU alumnus residing in Lake Charles. He is the treasurer of the Louisiana Democratic Party and unsuccessfully ran for state treasurer in 2023.
Haven’t enjoyed summer? Use this time wisely before it runs out
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AVA FRANCIS Columnist
As the days, weeks and months roll by, I can’t help but wonder — where’d all the time go?
Summer is often slow days, chill mornings, late night gelato runs and conversations with friends that sometimes flow into early hours of the morning, just in time for breakfast at sunrise.
As I reflect on the last few months, I think back to my first article of this summer, “Opinion: Tips on how to use your summer to recover from spring semester burnout.” For those wondering, I did indeed recover from spring burnout. In the article I go on about my summer itinerary, my plans to lounge poolside, catch up on some reading, attend live music, relax, etc.
I can happily report everything I mentioned has been checked off my summer to-do list. In addition to said list, I even lived out my coffeehouse singer dreams and performed some of my favorite songs during my summer series.
Summer is the perfect time to not only unwind, but also to explore our interests outside of work and school.
While sometimes my schedule is jam-packed, I’m also a firm believer in the art of doing nothing at all. Some days, I did just that.
Those nothing-at-all days are days spent without touching my
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phone or setting an alarm and while living in pajamas or a bathing suit, even having gelato for breakfast — and what about it?
I think I spent my time wisely. Actually, I know I did. I hope you also spent your time wisely and had a fulfilling and restorative summer so far. But if you’re not feeling satisfied with the past three months that came and went, don’t fret. There’s still time to cross off a few items on your list before it’s
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I get it. Time often feels like it’s moving at an accelerated rate. One moment, you’re riding rollercoasters on school field trips with childhood friends, the next, you’re riding the rollercoaster of life full of flips, dips, turns, as well as unexpected ups and downs.
How we seize every moment, opportunity and experience in life is paramount and should never be taken for granted.
I happened to be talking to my brother the other day, and I asked him if he accomplished everything he wanted to on his summer break. He said yes and went on to give a detailed list.
It’s refreshing to hear another person happy with their summer choices.
Unfortunately, I think some people spend so much time focusing on what they didn’t do, what they don’t have and who they don’t know that they simply miss out and waste time.
Instead of trying to point the finger at someone or something else, we must acknowledge we’re the ones responsible for our satisfaction with life or lack thereof.
Though life sometimes throws us curveballs, the truth is our lives are mostly built on our choices, our yeses, our nos, our what ifs.
The decisions we make ultimately revolve around time. Time flies whether you’re having fun or not, so you might as well have fun.
And while fun looks different for everyone, I feel like trading a doom scroll on TikTok for a deep dive into a novel is more productive and enjoyable. A quick stroll through your neighborhood, scenic drive or a quiet, relaxing evening at home is a better use of time than watching other people live their lives on your Instagram feed.
While relaxation and downtime is necessary during the last weeks of summer, there’s a huge difference between intentional resting and bedrotting.
Stop bedrotting, take that road trip you’ve been putting off, organize your neglected spaces and catch up with your hometown friends before packing it up and heading back to school this fall. You never know what exciting experiences await you. Time and timing is everything.
Ava Francis is a 22-year-old journalism major from New Orleans residing in Texas.
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“Your success will be in direct proportion to how you spend your ‘free’ time.” Michael Dunlap Professional basketball coach 1957 — present
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