The Reveille 6-10-23

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LSU baseball’s season ends with 4-3 extra-inning loss in regional finals.

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ALL OUT OF MAGIC

North Carolina eliminates LSU baseball from postseason

BY JASON WILLIS @JasonWillis4

There hasn’t been a repeat national champion in college baseball since South Carolina in 2011.

LSU’s narrow 4-3 loss to North Carolina in the decisive final game of the Chapel Hill regional on Monday, June 3 ensured that’ll remain the same.

Repeating after a national title run is something that’s been especially difficult in recent years, as the previous two champions before LSU failed to even qualify for their conference tournament.

“This team got hit in the face and got back up every single time,” senior pitcher Will Hellmers said.

Earlier this season, LSU was well on its way to suffering the same fate after an uninspiring 3-12 start to SEC play. The Tigers were never supposed to be here, this close to making yet another deep run.

Down the stretch of the season, LSU hit its stride and rediscovered its knack for performing in clutch moments. It rediscovered the magic that led them to the title, resulting in a 22-8 record in its last 30 games.

On Monday, that magic ran out.

“I have a broken heart just simply because I wanted to go to practice on Wednesday,” head coach Jay Johnson said. “I just love these guys.”

The game was a tight defensive battle with LSU leading 3-2 heading into the ninth inning. Up to that point, LSU had been in control, holding the lead ever since the third inning thanks to dominant pitching.

It seemed like LSU would defy the odds and keep its championship defense going.

Instead, UNC put up a run in the top of the ninth to force extra innings and scored another in the tenth with two outs,

which ended up being the winner when LSU couldn’t respond.

Ultimately, LSU’s offense hit a snag down the stretch, with UNC’s excellent bullpen doing enough to keep its team within striking distance and ultimately secure the win.

With the win, the Tar Heels have now advanced to and won the best-of-three super regionals against West Virginia, earning them a spot in the College World Series that could have been LSU’s.

LSU got to this point by qualifying for the NCAA Tournament as the two-seed in the regional hosted by No. 4 UNC.

It found itself in the losers’ bracket, needing to win three straight games to stay alive in the postseason.

The Tigers first beat Wofford

after trailing by five runs in the first inning, and then defeated UNC later that day to force Monday’s winner-take-all matchup.

Not only were the Tigers competing in the biggest game of the season, a regional final in which the loser would go home, but many of its best pitchers were out on rest after pitching over the seven games since Thursday.

That meant LSU was expected to rely on a platoon and have short leashes for pitching mistakes with how razor thin the margin for error was. However, the plan changed with the performance of one pitcher.

In the first inning, starter Sam Dutton made way for Javen Coleman after allowing three straight singles to open the game. Coleman got LSU out of the inning with just two runs allowed, but put the Tigers in a similar predicament in the top of the second when he allowed two UNC runners aboard.

Then, senior Will Hellmers came into the game. He didn’t come back out until midway through the eighth inning, when head coach Jay Johnson thought he’d finally done enough.

Hellmers had pitched 5.2 flawless innings, allowing just two hits and two walks and coming up with four strikeouts.

He got batters out in a variety of ways, leveraging them into fly balls and ground outs. It was a superhuman performance in the biggest game of the Metairie native’s life, but one that will unfortunately now be seldom noted.

LSU’s offense slowed down considerably after scoring in each of the first three innings following the early 2-0 deficit.

UNC pitchers Matthew Matthijs and Dalton Pence, two of the best relievers in the country and second team all-ACC selections, obstructed LSU’s offense and made it a tense pitcher’s battle all throughout.

The two combined to make sure LSU reached base just four times in the final seven innings, with one of those times coming as a result of a fielding error.

In addition, the Tar Heels’ dominant defense made great play after great play in the field to erase would-be hits, as it’s done all season.

UNC was never a team that LSU could take lightly. Through LSU’s three matchups with the Tar Heels in the Chapel Hill regional, it was abundantly clear why the team was ranked No. 4 in the nation.

UNC’s offense was no less threatening, as its power at the plate gave it the win the first time the two teams met and nearly pulled off an improbable comeback in the second matchup.

Despite the tough sledding against Hellmers, the Tar Heels’ offense came through when it mattered most.

Across the three games, UNC appropriately outscored LSU by only one collective run, 14-13. That number illustrates just how close in caliber the two teams were.

In the end, only one of them gets to play on, and that team is the Tar Heels.

Though this result is not what LSU wanted, the program is far from in a free fall. The Tigers will now have to re-align toward the offseason and preparing for a bounce-back fourth season under Johnson.

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LSU head coach Jay Johnson throws up his hands during LSU’s 6-4 win on May 4 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

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LSU baseball sophomore first basemen Jared Jones (22) tags the A&M player at first base during LSU’s 6-4 win on May 4 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

NEWS DIGITAL DRUG CLASSES

BY HANNAH ELLIOTT

Online cannabis education program sees booming success

LSU’s partnership with a California cannabis education company has helped the university reach hundreds of students seeking training in medical marijuana, yet Louisiana’s cannabis industry still faces challenges and uncertainties.

In January 2022, Louisiana legalized possession of up to 2.5 ounces of raw smokable medical marijuana for those with a medical marijuana card. Green Flower, a California cannabis education company, launched its partnership with LSU in late 2022.

“LSU and Green Flower recognize the industry’s growth in Louisiana and nationally,” said Kristy Anthony, director of professional development for LSU Online, via email.

Green Flower launched its first higher-ed partner programs in 2020 after noticing cannabis companies were hiring exponentially but struggled to find candidates with industry-specific experience or knowledge. Green Flower desires to provide the best education possible and train a competent, passionate and knowledgeable future cannabis workforce, Anthony said.

Since the program launched at LSU, 580 students have signed up for the cannabis training courses and the completion rate is 85%, Anthony said.

Green Flower now works with 54 U.S. university and community college partners, Anthony said.

“Each course contains reading and video lessons compiled from a network of over 700 experts in the cannabis industry - physicians, researchers, attorneys, CEOs and entrepreneurs, etc. all provided insights into the industry and their subject areas,” Anthony said.

Courses include Cannabis Healthcare and Medicine, Cannabis Agriculture and Horticulture,

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The Business of Cannabis, Cannabis Compliance and Risk Management and Cannabis Product Development and Design. Each course takes six months to complete and is instructor-led and asynchronous.

“Each week includes an overview of what students will learn, several video lectures and lessons, assignment skills checks, and discussion opportunities,” Anthony said. “Assignments include one that builds into a cumulative portfolio for students to demonstrate what they learned at completion.”

Cannabis Compliance and Risk Management uses a cross-disciplinary approach to key industry sectors, Anthony said.

“This program will prepare you to become an in-demand compliance professional within this fastevolving cannabis industry. You will gain an understanding of the risks related to operating a commercial cannabis business and learn how to mitigate them with a proven Cannabis Risk Management Framework,” Anthony said.

David Bocage, associate director and academic coach at Southern University at New Orleans, received his certification in Cannabis Compliance and Risk Management.

Bocage said the course taught him how the marijuana plant evolved, how other countries and civilizations embrace the marijuana plant for medicinal purposes and a breakdown of the chemical elements and components of the marijuana plant itself.

“I spent probably about five hours a week working on the course,” Bocage said. “You typically complete a module, or a discussion topic, accompanied with a quiz. Sometimes I would take a final exam after a series of modules have been completed. It’s comprehensive in that case.”

In Louisiana, the cannabis industry is expected to grow 250% between 2018 and 2028. Louisiana anticipates over $400 million in legal cannabis sales by 2025.

Despite progress in Louisiana’s cannabis industry, professionals in the field still hold concerns about

job availability and roadblocks in the state.

Brennan Ruppert, an LSU graduate student with a master’s in cannabis sativa cultivation practices and production systems, said he doesn’t plan on pursuing employment in Louisiana. Ruppert said he has little hope that the cannabis field will grow exponentially in Louisiana.

“I think the evolution of the products in the state has grown tremendously since the legalization of medical cannabis in Louisiana. However, I feel like medical cannabis is too expensive for many customers to afford,” Ruppert said.

Ruppert said he believes the industry will struggle to grow.

“Louisiana will require substantial time to reach the maturity level of the first legalized states, due to Louisiana not being a conducive environment for outdoor cultivation of cannabis, as well as the role politics play in the state as well,” said Ruppert.

Ryan Stoa, a cannabis law scholar and professor at Southern

University Law Center, said Louisiana’s challenges in the cannabis industry can be attributed to two main factors: the state’s underdeveloped medical marijuana market and price volatility within the industry.

“The state isn’t exactly throwing itself into the legal cannabis space. [Louisiana] has a very limited number of licenses to cultivate, to transport, process, distribute, and so on,” Stoa said.

As for price volatility, Stoa said that despite the high expectations of wealth, few cannabis businesses nationwide are making a large profit.

Bocage said he felt hopeful his certification in Cannabis Compliance and Risk Management would create job opportunities. He said he signed up to receive job opportunities after completing the course and has only received one since completing it in January 2024.

“I thought that it would open up doors immediately,” Bocage said.

Bocage said he understands Louisiana’s cannabis industry is in its beginning stages and part of his anticipation was far-fetched.

He still recommended the courses to others.

“Really take advantage of it if you can afford it and have the time to go through with it,” Bocage said.

Despite the challenges the cannabis industry faces, Stoa said he sees a future where progress in the industry is possible.

There is support for recreational legalization in Louisiana in terms of public polling, Stoa said.

“We could see recreational legalization in the next five years or so in Louisiana,” Stoa said. “It certainly wouldn’t shock me.”

Anthony said she believes the success of LSU’s cannabis courses demonstrates the market demand for this emerging industry.

LSU purchases new house for President Tate for only $10

BY SARAH WALTON @sarahrosewalton

In 2023, LSU purchased a house that will soon become its new President’s house. Set in the Magnolia Ridge subdivision, the house will be President William Tate IV’s new home.

The new home, which LSU acquired in September, is worth close to $2 million and sits at 188 S. Lakeshore Drive.

Records from the East Baton Rouge Assessor state that in March 2011, the home was sold for $1,975,000 to the Loup Family and that in October 2023, Jeniffer and

Jason Borne bought the house for $100.

A little over a month later, the Borne family sold it to LSU for $10.

The interesting pricing may seem confusing, but selling property for a minuscule price can be common when someone wants to bestow property on a person, charity or institution.

According to Rocket Homes, one option for gifting a house to someone is selling it for extremely cheap, but depending on local laws, there may be restrictions.

“You can sell your home to whomever you like at any price. However, make sure you read through

all the restrictions to take the best course of action.”

This housing change comes just three years after President Tate moved into his current house and joined LSU. When he arrived at LSU, the old house at 2959 E. Lakeshore Drive required around $300,000 in repairs. Before he moved in, the home was not lived in but used to host university events.

According to previous reporting from the Reveille, LSU has been using the house since 1999.

As President Tate and his wife move into their new home four minutes away, it’s uncertain what will happen to the old house.

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The new president’s house sits at 188 S. Lakeshore Drive on June 9.

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SPORTS TRACK AND FIELD FINALS

Women finish No. 6, men finish No. 16 at outdoor track and field national championships

BY JASON WILLIS @JasonWillis4

The LSU athletic year is officially over, and the Tigers have capped it off with another solid showing.

Over the past week, the men and women’s outdoor track and field teams competed at the NCAA national championships, starting with the preliminaries on Wednesday and Thursday.

Most of the men’s finals were on Friday, and most of the women’s finals were on Saturday.

The women came into the national championships with high expectations. For much of the outdoor season, the team was ranked No. 1 in the national polls, though it was most recently No. 2.

At the indoor championships in March, the LSU women finished No. 6, and at last year’s outdoor

championships, the team finished No. 7. The Tigers were looking to improve on both marks.

Ultimately, LSU placed No. 6 to repeat its result in the indoor cycle. Although it was perhaps short of the lofty expectations of a very talented team, it was an excellent result nonetheless.

The LSU women scored 31 points from five different events.

Before the weekend, the women had qualified 22 total entries to compete at nationals in 14 events. 15 entries advanced to the finals in their events.

The team’s highest placement came in the 4x100 relay, where the team of Brianna Lyston, Thelma Davies, Leah Phillips and Tima Godbless came up with silver.

Lyston also finished second in the 100-meter dash, where the Tigers had two other finalists who also came up with points for the team, with Davies in sixth and Godbless in eighth.

Also taking home points were junior Michaela Rose in fourth in the 800-meter dash, sophomore Ella Onojuvwevwo at sixth in the 400-meter dash and Godbless again at eight in the 200-meter dash

The men’s team finished No. 16 in the standings, a vast improvement on its No. 53 place -

ment at the indoor championships.

In the standings, the LSU men scored 17 points from five different events, up from just one point in the indoor national championships.

The LSU men qualified 12 entries in nine different events. Of those, nine advanced to become finalists.

The team’s best performance came in the 4x100 relay, where

the team of Myles Thomas, Da’Marcus Fleming, Jaiden Reid and Godson Oghenebrume put up a silver medal finish, just like the women’s relay team. Oghenebrume also finished No. 4 in the 100-meter dash, while the 4x400 relay team finished No. 7 and sophomore Matthew Sophia and senior Sean Burrell both finished No. 8 in the 110-meter hurdles and the 400-meter hurdles, respectively.

LSU running back John Emery Jr. to return for sixth year

BY JASON WILLIS @JasonWillis4

Running back John Emery Jr. will return to LSU for a sixth year, he announced Friday on Instagram.

Emery had previously entered the transfer portal after the past season.

“I’m staying home,” the Instagram post read. “Committed!”

Emery’s return is critical for an LSU running back room that has become thin.

With incumbent starter Logan Diggs transferring to Ole Miss in the offseason, several other backups transferring and sophomore Trey Holly’s status up in the air after an arrest in February, the Tigers needed more bodies at the position.

A former five-star recruit, Emery has had high expectations from the moment he arrived on campus.

However, despite having plenty of talent, the Louisiana native has had trouble living up to those standards.

In 2021, he was forced to

sit out the entire year due to academic issues.

Most recently in 2023, his role ended up being much reduced because of the emergence of Diggs, and he eventually suffered a season-ending injury in November.

His best season came in 2022 when he rushed for 375 yards and six touchdowns while adding another 129 yards and two touchdowns through the air.

When available, Emery has the talent to be an allaround and explosive back.

Now that he’s returning, he’ll join promising sophomore Kaleb Jackson, fellow sixth-year Josh Williams and freshman Caden Durham in the backfield.

Last year, LSU had one of the most effective rushing offenses in the country, ranking No. 10 in yards and No. 1 on a per carry basis.

It’ll be hard to recreate that, but with much of LSU’s dominant offensive line returning, the running backs will have plenty of help.

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LSU football sophomore offensive lineman Emery Jones Jr. (50) lifts senior running back John Emery Jr. (4) after a touchdown Monday, Jan. 1 during LSU’s 35-31 win over Wisconsin at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fl.

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LSU track and field distance junior Michaela Rose rounds the final bend in the 600m Saturday, March 23 during the Keyth Talley Invitational at the Bernie Moore Track Stadium.

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LSU track and field sprints sophomore Ella Onojuvwevwo finishes the 400m Saturday, March 23 during the Keyth Talley Invitational at the Bernie Moore Track Stadium.

ENTERTAINMENT

Farmers market brings something special to BR community

BY CAMILLE

Although it’s hard to get folks outdoors in Louisiana’s hottest months, vendors at the Baton Rouge Red Stick Farmers Market offer fresh, local produce that successfully draws a crowd, bringing a special kind of vibrancy downtown each Saturday morning.

The market takes place year round on Main Street from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is a well-known spot for purchasing quality fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat and other goods from local farmers. However, the market offers more than just an exchange of goods between a buyer and seller.

A summer morning at the Baton Rouge farmers market is a hub for families and friends to connect and build a sense of community.

Betty and John Cheiner, coowners of Cheiner Farms out of Opelousas, Louisiana, have been selling their fresh produce at the Saturday market for 28 years. In the winter, their tent is stocked with root vegetables, but today, customers line up to buy heirloom tomatoes, zephyr squash and goldenrod zucchini. In a few weeks, the same people will wait in line for watermelons and cantaloupes.

Aside from the change in produce, Betty Cheiner notices other differences between the market in the summer and the winter.

“In the summertime, the people come out more,” Cheiner said. “They like the scenery and getting out, eating breakfast inside

the market. Some people meet up with their friends here and socialize. It’s a family oriented environment.”

Cheiner’s hair was tied up with an orange bandana as she poured bright red cherry tomatoes into blue cartons, while simultaneously reminding those around her to get a sip of water. It was over 87 degrees Fahrenheit at just 9:32 a.m. Her husband answered questions about produce and took sales at the front. It was loud, crowded and hot, but the couple still found moments to converse with their customers.

“Me and my husband, we come here,” Cheiner said. “We don’t send anyone in our place. We make the connection with people. That’s why we are so successful here because we have that connection.”

For many vendors, the goods they sell help them create deeper bonds with shoppers. Judia Dugas, owner of Lena Farms out of Clinton, Louisiana, has been selling a variety of seasonal produce, pickled vegetables, jams and jellies at the market for over 10 years.

Almost everything in Dugas’ products is grown and made at her farm. The jams and jellies are made with homegrown blueberries, peaches, peppers, onions and more. In addition to providing local, farm-to-table produce, one of her favorite parts about selling at the market is seeing her products resurface happy memories in her customers.

“I really enjoy it, especially when someone says ‘Oh my grand-

mother used to make that,’ so they bring back memories to me too,” Dugas said. “I see the joy on their face and know that they taste the food and it reminds them of their grandmother.”

One of Dugas’ most popular products in the summer is a bright red drink made from homegrown Eucalyptus and sweetened with simple syrup. The refreshing beverage sits in bottles and stays cool in a bucket of ice at her booth, while she and her granddaughter work together taking sales.

In addition to produce, the market is an important source of locally produced animal products. Gonsoulin Land and Cattle is a local, grass-fed beef and lamb ranch

that has become an important vendor at the Red Stick Farmers Market, especially during summer barbecue season.

Sid DeRouen, who represents the ranch at its tent on Saturday mornings, emphasized the importance of supporting the local economy, which then forges a stronger community.

“What is attractive about it is that it keeps everything local within the community,” DeRouen said. “All our sales go within. We produce locally. Selling it to customers who want local, who want something grown in this area and being able to reap the benefits of our toil and labor of producing these animals, that’s my favorite part.”

Another summertime staple at the downtown market is the seasonal flora and fauna available.

Charles Benton, owner of Mon Jardin Farms in Batchelor, Louisiana only comes to the market during warm months when his sunflowers are in full bloom. Since they’re the only product he sells, his tent is easily recognizable by its large, golden bouquets.

Since coming to the market in 1996, Benton has experienced ups and downs in business, but he remains confident in its ability to thrive no matter the conditions.

“This has been a good market since its inception,” Benton said. “We’ve had some hard times, mostly weather related. We are coming off a really bad year of 2023, lots of lack of rainfall and excessive heat. We are kind of getting back to some semblance of normal. Maybe we are having to adapt to a new normal. We don’t know yet.”

Like many of the other farmers, it’s Benton’s report with his customers that makes the farmers market a special place for him to sell his flowers. He enjoys chitchatting with customers and learning their names and stories.

“It’s that interaction,” Benton said. “Being a farmer, I live out in the country. This is my social life too, you know?”

“Watch this”, he said.

Benton pulled a single sunflower from one of his bouquets and walked it over to a young girl outside his tent. She smiled and showed the flower to her family.

THIS WEEK IN BR

Wax N Wine Wednesday

The Bougie Bar

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Since you don’t have enough candles at home, head over to the Bougie Bar on Wednesday to make some more. Spend a relaxing midweek evening sipping wine and creating custom candles with your friends at Wax N Wine Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Sip + Shop

The Radio Bar

Come sip and shop with Time Warp Boutique at The Radio Bar in support of Baton Rouge Pride. Bird Event Group will be there playing some “fun toons” and the event is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Gus Young Park

All ages are welcome to celebrate Juneteenth with free live music and food on Friday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Gus Young Park, a BREC facility. For more information about the event, reach out to State Rep. C. Denise Marcelle at (225) 359-9362, the host of the event.

Want to see your event in the Reveille? Email information to editor@lsu.edu.

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Betty Chenier helps a couple bag their produce at her booth on June 8.

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Here’s what you should be reading throughout this summer

BY EMILY BRACHER

Summer is here, and you might’ve found yourself looking for something to do. More specifically, something to read.

While any book can be read during the summer, there are always ones that fit the vibes more. Beachy summer romances, travel guides and more bring readers into the sun and wherever the characters’ stories are happening. Alongside my own recommendations, “Bookstagram” influencer Zoey Mclean also has the perfect list for anyone looking for something new to read this summer.

Emily’s Recommendations:

Any book by Emily Henry. Ever.

Emily Henry’s “Beach Read” is the perfect book to open by the pool on a hot summer day. But, that’s not the only book of Henry’s that is fitting for the rest of the season. Her newest book “Funny Story” was released in April, which is perfect timing for the summer. Most of her other works, including “Happy Place,” “People We Meet on Vacation” and “Book Lovers,” all give that summer romance vibe. They’re also great books to start on if you’re in a reading slump.

They’re romance novels that aren’t too cheesy but still have sweet moments that readers can enjoy.

“The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Now for those who have read this, I totally know what you’re thinking: this book doesn’t exactly scream summer. But for those looking for a book that will keep them on their toes and bring them back in time to sunny Hollywood at its prime, this is the exact book for you.

The author does a fantastic job with imagery, bringing readers into the sun and into the shoes of fictional actress Evelyn Hugo. This book touches on deeper topics, has a lot of twists and turns and tells a beautiful story that is perfect for the summer.

“Done and Dusted” by Lyla Sage

For those looking for less of a beachy, island summer, “Done and Dusted” fulfills every reader’s cowboy romance fantasy. The book takes place in Wyoming and follows the two main characters who have known each other their whole lives as they realize their feelings for each other. This was a really quick read (it only took me three days) and still man-

ages to cover heavy hitting topics. “Done and Dusted” is perfect for those fantasizing about summers on a ranch and riding horses.

“Call Me By Your Name” by André Aciman

For my last recommendation, “Call Me By Your Name” very well might be considered a classic in the next century. Most recognize the book because of Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer’s roles in the 2017 movie adaptation but haven’t taken them time to sit down and read it. I must warn, the book goes deeper than the film and covers even heavier topics. It’s something that I personally try to revisit and read every year because of how full of emotion it is and how human the story is. I don’t recommend this if you don’t plan on having the way you look at life changed forever, but if you want to send yourself back to Northern Italy in the 1980s, read it.

Zozo’s Bookshelf’s Recommendations:

“Just For the Summer” by Abby Jimenez

“Just for the Summer” by Abby Jimenez is what Mclean called the perfect lake romance novel. She said the book draws you in with the idea of meeting

the love of your life and then having to step up and take care of family. The story is heartwarming and Mclean said she highly recommends it if you’re looking for a “really emotional, impactful summer read that will make you laugh and cry.”

“A deeply funny meet cute that ends up having a lot of really heavy themes around family,” Mclean said.

“It Happened One Summer” by Tessa Bailey Mclean called “It Happened One Summer” by Tessa Bailey an easy-going, fast-paced read that’s loosely based off of Alexis Rose from the show “Schitt’s Creek.” It follows the common narrative of a Hollywood socialite getting sent to live in a fishing village on the coast of Washington with “regular folk” after an incident that left her in jail.

“The setting in this book is so cozy and whimsical,” Mclean said. “The characters are absolutely swoon worthy and I feel like this one perfectly encapsulates the feelings of summer.”

While Mclean highly recommended this book, she does warn that it’s more on the R-rated side of novels. She described the overall themes as grumpy versus sunshine, dramatic homecoming and by the ocean.

“Wildfire” by Hannah Grace “Wildfire” by Hannah Grace has a lot of expectations to live up to after her book “Icebreaker” being a fan favorite. Mclean said that it definitely does live up and that the book is fast paced, super fun and still manages to cover heavy topics in relation to mental health and self-worth. A “golden retriever male main character and nostalgic summer vibes are only a couple of things to look out for in this read.

“Beach Read” by Emily Henry “Beach Read” by Emily Henry is only one of the author’s popular books that are perfect to read during the summer. Mclean said that both of the main characters in “Beach Read” will stick with you long after finishing the book. Authors Gus and January are placed into neighboring lake houses as they work through loss and work on getting on a steadier writing pace. The book makes for good, lakeside reading and has comforting characters, according to Mclean.

“This is another slightly heavier book with some topics around the death of a family member and dealing with loss,” Mclean said.

For more recommendationss, follow Mclean on Instragram @ zozosbookshelft.

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The last of library graffiti before renovations, continued

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ISABELLA ALBERTINI

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The library is a place to study and prepare for finals and exams. But a lot of people miss the fact that it’s also an art gallery offering a vast collection of graffiti art created by distressed students throughout the years. Ironically, these students turned to comedic designs to vent their anxious academic feelings. In no particular order, here are five pieces of graffiti that stood out to me:

All photos by Isabella Albertini

“I wish I was an English or history major.”

To be honest, why is business not on that list? I’d say coloring books are easier than writing 6,000-word papers. But that’s just my opinion.

“Just hit the bong and move on.”

This seems to be advice that a lot of students take to heart. If you’ve ever been on campus, you know what I mean. Smelling weed odor seems unfortunately inevitable on some parts of campus.

The random words “misery, depression,” with an ellipsis is a warning of what may follow if you indeed “hit the bong.”

“Lebron

vs M.J.”

At first glance it’s not looking good for Michael Jordan, as Lebron James is clearly in a three-point lead. But if you look closer, it seems the four red check marks for James were all made by the same person, whereas the three other check marks appear to be from different pencils. Who’s actually in the lead? I guess we’ll never know.

“Say a prayer that I graduate this May.”

You can feel the hopelessness in those words. The urgency. The despair. He’s just begging for a prayer to graduate; that’s all he needs. We’ll never know if “this May” means 2024 or 2018 or 1967, but we can hope he’s hanging in there in case he didn’t graduate “that May.”

“Joe Burrow for Heisman”

We take a pause from all the satire for this hallmark of a graffiti. Joey B made us all proud and won the Heisman. Seeing this graffiti should make any LSU student feel emotional and proud. What can I say? We’re just the best school in the country, and we have the best players.

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However unfortunate it may seem, this magnificent collection of scholastic angst will not be on display forever. The LSU Library is set to be remodeled soon, and these works of art will likely be lost to history. So next time you’re studying for your bio-chem final or working on your senior thesis, take a moment, pause and contemplate the graffiti art that surrounds you in the LSU Library.

Isabella Albertini is a 24-yearold mass communication junior from Lima, Peru.

Quote of the Week

“There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still.”