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The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Student Action and Organizing Committee gathered at Parc Sans Souci in Downtown Lafayette on Monday, Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. in protest of Mayor-President Josh Guillory.
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The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Student Government Association held a meeting in the Helma B. Constantine Forum in the Student Union on Monday, Feb. 17.
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At the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, UL GLASS (Giving Love, Acceptance, Safety and Support), a student organization on campus that promotes acceptance of those who identify as LGBT, has started a campaign called DON’T DEADNAME ME UL.
One library STEP Lab employee spoke out about improvements being made to the STEP Lab and his hopes for the future of the Edith Garland Dupré Library in response to an article in The Vermilion addressing issues with associated technology published on Jan 22.
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The Louisiana baseball team opened up the 2020 season with good pitching performances but struggled offensively, losing once against Southeastern Louisiana and twice against Louisiana Tech at home to open the season 0-3.
Over the last few seasons, the Ragin’ Cajun football program appeared to be in an incredible amount of distress due to their losing woes under coach Mark Hudspeth.
The Louisiana baseball team is hoping to rebound from a tough 2019 season under new leadership and expectations.
The Ragin’ Cajuns women’s basketball team has been on a losing streak since the start of the month. On Feb. 1, Louisiana faced their first loss against Little Rock.
The Ragin’ Cajuns women’s tennis team started their 2020 season on Jan. 18. To say they started off strong would be an understatement.
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Democracy has had a checkered past. For the longest time, it was the least used form of government and, at periods of time, it wasn’t used at all. Monarchies, tyrannies, kings and queens, pharaohs, royalty — they were all used with strong form to make things great for themselves and, rarely,…
While the local music scene is often sparse with formal album releases, it’s certainly a case of quality over quantity. The debut album of Lafayette indie rock outfit Speechfuzz is evidence of this.
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Democracy has had a checkered past. For the longest time, it was the least used form of government and, at periods of time, it wasn’t used at all. Monarchies, tyrannies, kings and queens, pharaohs, royalty — they were all used with strong form to make things great for themselves and, rarely,…
It seems that award shows always manage to get the LGBT community riled up — usually with good reason — and the 31st GLAAD awards are no different. GLAAD is an organization whose main purpose is to support LGBT media.
Tradition often gets a bad rap. Some say that it leads people to stay stagnant, that it binds them to a past time, and keeps remnants of that time that wasn't perfect. I agree with them — I think tradition can be dangerous -- but it also serves as the only thing that truly connects us to the…
To say that the Iowa caucuses received the major media attention everyone thought it would get is a major understatement. Being the first primary state is one thing, but being an unmitigated disaster while everyone is watching? Now that takes skill. I don’t know whether I am impressed or app…
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Chance of Rain: 100%
Sunrise: 06:44:44 AM
Sunset: 05:59:33 PM
Humidity: 87%
Wind: NE @ 11mph
UV Index: 0 Low
Wednesday Night
Showers this evening becoming a steady rain overnight. Low 52F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.
Chance of Rain: 100%
Sunrise: 06:43:46 AM
Sunset: 06:00:18 PM
Humidity: 84%
Wind: N @ 19mph
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy early, then clearing later on. Low 36F. Winds NNE at 15 to 25 mph.
Chance of Rain: 0%
Sunrise: 06:42:47 AM
Sunset: 06:01:02 PM
Humidity: 54%
Wind: NNE @ 14mph
UV Index: 6 High
Friday Night
Clear skies. Low 33F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 10%
Sunrise: 06:41:47 AM
Sunset: 06:01:46 PM
Humidity: 55%
Wind: ENE @ 4mph
UV Index: 6 High
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Low 44F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 10%
Sunrise: 06:40:46 AM
Sunset: 06:02:30 PM
Humidity: 67%
Wind: SE @ 12mph
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Sunday Night
Cloudy skies with a few showers later at night. Low 59F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Chance of Rain: 70%
Sunrise: 06:39:45 AM
Sunset: 06:03:13 PM
Humidity: 81%
Wind: SW @ 12mph
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Monday Night
Cloudy with occasional rain showers. Low 49F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Chance of Rain: 20%
Sunrise: 06:38:42 AM
Sunset: 06:03:56 PM
Humidity: 68%
Wind: N @ 6mph
UV Index: 6 High
Tuesday Night
A few clouds. Low 48F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.
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