 BY VICKI FERSTEL | Staff writer Out-of-state students are swelling the ranks at LSU. The number of undergrads from other states nearly tripled over the past 10 years, exceeding 12,000 students in 2024. By contrast, the number of Louisiana undergrads inched up only 2%, to some 20,300 students. The out-of-staters pay much higher tuition, but some fear they may be crowding out Louisiana students. Last year, LSU gave about $80 million in scholarships to out-of-state students. Click here for the story by staff writer Patrick Wall.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments today in the long-running legal battle over whether Louisiana should have two majority-Black congressional districts. Staff writer Mark Ballard notes the decision could shape politics in Louisiana for years to come. It also could dictate how other states balance the requirements of the Voting Rights Act and the Equal Protection Clause. Read the details here.
Today will mark the first time LSU will go into NCAA gymnastics regionals ranked No. 1 nationally. The Tigers will have the No. 1 overall NCAA seed when regional announcements are made at 11 a.m. on ESPNU. All thanks to LSU's 198.200 score Saturday, winning their second-straight Southeastern Conference gymnastics championship. You'll want to read sports columnist Scott Rabalais's report. | 
