The dangers of hazing have become an important conversation in the wake of LSU freshman Max Gruver’s death. Gruver was pledging at Phi Delta Theta and high amounts of alcohol were found in his system. Executive Director of HazingPrevention.org Emily Pualwan says hazing is different from bullying:
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LSU has temporarily shut down their entire Greek system after Gruver’s death.

A survey by the Louisiana Association of Educators finds that the state places too much emphases on student testing. A random sample of residents were polled. L-A-E President Debbie Meaux says a new 25-member panel will meet to examine whether public school students are over tested…:
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The group meets tomorrow in Baton Rouge.

The former Commissioner of the public park and recreation facilities in Baton Rouge was found shot to death outside his home in Pride last night. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office says the man, 66-year-old Carroll Breeden, was pronounced dead on the scene. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact a authorities.

Could LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva be worried about his job if football tanks is season? Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says one thing to keep in mind is that Alleva’s fate lies with the Board of Supervisors…:
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But he says if the season is bad enough, you can bet fans will be very vocal about their thoughts on Alleva.

This morning, Governor John Bel Edwards is speaking at the Human Trafficking Awareness Symposium in Baton Rouge. At 2pm he will host his monthly call-in radio show, Ask the Governor.