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Olivia Deffes

Olivia Deffes started with "225" as an intern during her senior year at LSU, polishing off her part-time gig with her first-ever cover story on Garth Brooks' iconic visit to Tiger Stadium. After graduating, she took a 10-day summer break before starting full time with the magazine as its digital staff writer before taking on the role of digital editor, and now, managing editor. Besides being a journalist, she's a self-proclaimed sweet treat enthusiast and One Direction historian. Find her hunting down celeb interviews, perfecting our social media pages or gabbing about Harry Styles.

Maggie Heyn Richardson

Maggie Heyn Richardson

"225" Features Writer Maggie Heyn Richardson is an award-winning journalist and the author of "Hungry for Louisiana, An Omnivore’s Journey." A firm believer in the magical power of food, she’s famous for asking total strangers what they’re having for dinner.

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People to Watch in the Capital Region in 2026

Art vending business Parchment Studio proves good things come in small packages

Meet the couple behind the Ric Seeling Dance Studio

Bob Starkey is a courtside catalyst for the LSU women’s basketball team’s game-winning chemistry

The tastes, sips and trends that have shaped Baton Rouge’s culinary scene

Foodie forecast: What restaurant openings to watch for

Chef Russell Davis shares thoughts about his new Mid City Italian restaurant, Josephine’s, opening soon

Tri-Parish Ballet performs ‘The Nutcracker’ at Independence Park Theatre