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For Laila Plummer, a biology pre-med student at LSU, service is a core value that defines who she is. As we celebrate Baton Rouge on 225 Day, Laila shares how her journey of serving the local community has shaped her view on leadership, healthcare, and the power of a simple smile.

Traditional wind tunnels can underestimate the forces bridges and buildings face. Using advanced open-jet testing, LSU engineers are capturing real-world wind pressures—sometimes far higher than expected—helping design safer, stronger.

In college softball, split-second decisions can decide a game. At LSU, coaches and players rely on strategy and instinct—now strengthened by a collaboration between LSU Softball and the Department of Mathematics that turns preparation and probability into a competitive edge.