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LSU To Sponsor Gay 'Lavender Graduation' Ceremony

Sam Stokes — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:34:15 +0000

Members and friends of the Louisiana State University (LSU) LGBTQA community will have the opportunity to attend the Lavender Graduation ceremony.

LSU Running Back Jeremy Hill Arrested

Scott Prather — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:52:17 +0000

LSU's leading rusher Jeremy Hill arrested.

NFL Draft Hopeful Tharold Simon Arrested in His Hometown a Day Before 'Tharold Simon Day'

Joe Student — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:45:45 +0000

NFL draft prospect Tharold Simon of LSU was already famous in his hometown of Eunice, La.; now he's also infamous. Simon, 22, was arrested in his hometown on Thursday night, one day before Eunice officials were to proclaim “Tharold Simon Day” in the city. Simon was arrested and charged with obstruction of public passage(s), unnecessary noise, resisting an officer and public intimidation after police pulle

LSU Football Team + Head Coach Les Miles Do The Harlem Shake [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:50:48 +0000

And just when we thought we were a tad bit late with the Lafayette Harlem Shake video back in late February, the LSU football team dropped theirs early today on YouTube. Les Miles is seen interrupting his famous 'Big Cat Drill' during spring practice, and even gets in on the action himself!

Les Miles Had a Lengthy Conversation With Himself on Twitter Last Night

Chris Illuminati — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:19:47 +0000

Les Miles is a successful college football coach. Les Miles isn't so great at Twitter. He's got it half right at least, live-tweeting the Lakers and Heat tussle on NBC yesterday.

Les Miles Staying At LSU, Signs 7 Year Extension

Scott Prather — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:30:17 +0000

After Arkansas offered Les Miles a 5 year $27.5 million contract to be their next head football coach, LSU responded by making Miles an even richer man. Today, Miles signed a...

Infamous 'LSU Lamborghini' Makes Headlines After Being Stopped By Lafayette Police In Local Neighborhood

Hot 107-9 — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 02:14:03 +0000

If you drive around Lafayette on a regular basis, chances are you have seen the ‘LSU Lamborghini.’ In addition to seeing it all around town, I have personally had the ‘LSU Lambo’ zoom past me on Bertrand drive, leaving me in his dust – but now it looks like the LSU Lambo’s “zooming” has finally [...]

Twitter Reacts To The Drug Arrest Of The Honey Badger, Tyrann Mathieu

DJ Digital — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:08:01 +0000

By now, you have probably heard about the arrest of the four former LSU football players, including Jordan Jefferson and 'The Honey Badger,' Tyrann Mathieu. Naturally, Twitter has reacted to the news in it's usual ruthless fashion. Here are a few of the tweets that really stood out.

'Honey Badger' Tyrann Mathieu, Jordan Jefferson Among Former LSU Football Players Arrested On Drug Charges

DJ Digital — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:48:15 +0000

Four former LSU football stars, including Jordan Jefferson and Tyrann Mathieu were arrested earlier today on drug-related charges. According to WAFB, the players were being booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison as of 4:45 p.m.

Les Miles Says Tyrann Mathieu Could Have A Happy Ending With LSU Football

Chris Reed — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 22:50:38 +0000

LSU All-American and Heisman Finalist Tyrann Mathieu, the "Honey Badger," was dismissed from the LSU football program during the 2012 season for violating team policy and testing positive during a random drug test. Matthieu was released by head coach Les Miles and Matthieu's future at LSU remained uncertain, that's until today.

A Local Dad Brings A Piece Of LSU's Tiger Stadium To His Son's Birthday Party

Chris Reed — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:36:13 +0000

One local dad may have just earned himself the title "Dad Of The Year" after he constructed a replica of LSU's field in his own back yard. Robert Fontenot, of Mamou, recently painted his back yard to resemble the field of LSU's Tiger Stadium in preparation of his son's birthday party.

Arrest Made In Connection With LSU Bomb Threat

DJ Digital — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:32:05 +0000

On Monday, the LSU campus was evacuated due to a bomb threat. According to our sister station KPEL 96.5, an arrest has been made in connection with that bomb threat. An LSU Police Department spokesperson says that the suspect, William Bouvay, 42, of Baton Rouge, has been arrested and charged with communicating false information of a planned bombing. Bouvay is not an LSU student.

All Clear Sounded After Bomb Threat At LSU Forces Evacuation

KPEL 96.5 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:45:48 +0000

Students were evacuated within an hour after the bomb threat was called in.

Fomer LSU Tiger Tyrann Mathieu Has Entered A Drug Rehab Facility

Chris Reed — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 22:40:04 +0000

Former LSU Tiger Star Tyann Mathieu has reportedly entered a drug rehab facility in Texas. His father says his son will not play football until he is confident his rehab is complete.The Honey Badger’s father says that Tyrann been at the Right Step recovery center in Houston since Monday and is being counseled by former [...]

ESPN Reports That Tyrann Mathieu May Seek Another Shot At LSU

Chris Reed — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:22:26 +0000

ESPN is reporting that Tyrann Mathieu, "The Honey Badger" may be contemplating taking another shot at making the LSU football team in 2013. Mathieu was kicked off the team last week for violating team and school policy.

U.S. Hurdler Lolo Jones Says: "Staying A Virgin Is Harder Than Training For The Olympics" [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 17:37:26 +0000

Lolo Jones is athletic. Lolo Jones is popular. Lolo Jones is hot. Lolo Jones is on just about every "sexiest olympians" list that exists on the internet - and trust me, there are plenty. Lolo Jones could have just about any social life she could possibly desire, but just like her training schedule, the 29-year-old believes that the hardest road traveled will deliver the biggest payoff in the end.

Mike The Tiger Betrays Les Miles In New Commercial For NCAA 13′ [VIDEO]

Brad Striker — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 03:23:03 +0000

Football season is right around the corner and that means sweat, BBQ, tailgate parties, and video games! It took a while, but NCAA Football 13 is finally coming out with a few surprises.If your wondering why Les Miles is mad at Mike The Tiger…it’s because EA Sports added a couple of new features to the [...]

Lil Final Boyz Release 'Lil Finals Week 3′ [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:07:50 +0000

A few years ago, LSU students Myles Laroux and Logan Baudean decided to make a funny video about the much dreaded finals week to share with their friends. They were quickly dubbed the 'Lil Final Boyz' and little did they know that numerous performances of their viral hits and half a million YouTube views later

See Which Schools & Which Universities Party The Most and The Hardest

Chris Reed — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:14:59 +0000

Sure all schools and universities have their own form of partying, but let's face it, some schools do it better than the rest. In a recent survey conducted by MyPlan, these schools and universities party the most and party the hardest. And yes, Louisiana is WELL REPRESENTED in the Top-100!!!

Les Miles Is To Blame For Breaking Bama's Crystal Ball Trophy [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:04:53 +0000

We all know by now how the Alabama Crimson Tide crystal trophy broke, but one particular LSU Tiger Fan has his own spin on how the $30-thousand prize trophy may have been broken. And if you're wondering, yes this fan thinks that LSU Head Football Coach Les Miles may have had something to do with the accident.