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Stepping into Treasures Galore Thrift Store feels like a warm hug. With vibrant blue walls, racks of secondhand clothing, proudly displayed family photos and a warm greeting from shop owner Louisa Palmer, it’s hard not to feel welcome.​

Teaching has never been an easy job— constant lesson planning, unpredictable student behavior and low pay create stress on and off the clock. The sudden upheaval of the pandemic brought these issues to light, and now, educators are demanding change.

For years, Louisiana has been known for three things: Mardi Gras, LSU and the oil and gas industry. With Gov. John Bel Edwards’ new plan, that might change.

    Louisiana’s Climate Initiatives Task Force released a plan to drastically reduce Louisiana’s greenhouse gas emissions, eventually reaching a goal of net zero by 2050. The Climate Action Plan could mean massive changes to Louisiana’s infrastructure. It could also mean a greener LSU.

College can be a stressful time for students. Rigorous classes, financial struggles and new environments can wreak havoc on mental health, but Louisiana State University is working to improve access to mental health services.

Louisiana has a serious pet problem. According to the Shelter Animals Count Database, there were over 21,000 stray cats and dogs in the state in 2018. Organizations in Baton Rouge are working to keep adoption rates up and stray populations down.