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Mark Clements

Mark Clements

Mark Clements is an award-winning contributing writer for "225 Magazine" with more than 15 years experience covering LSU Athletics. He's more well-known for photobombing Joe Burrow, petting any dog and asking people if he can show them the one card trick he knows.

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.

Dillon Lowe

Dillon Lowe is a staff writer for the "Baton Rouge Business Report" and a contributing writer for "225 Magazine." His writing has also appeared in "Slate," "10/12 Industry Report," "BIC Magazine" and "River Beats New Orleans," among other publications.

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