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Olivia Deffes

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.

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It’s a girl! As it marks its 400,000th delivery, Woman’s Hospital reflects on its history and impact

An inside look at Alexa’s Dulceria & Market, a new dessert shop on Nicholson Drive

How Anass Echcharkaoui is using crêpes and international desserts to craft a sweet experience in Baton Rouge

What new international eateries have opened in the Capital Region over the last 10 years?

Claw clips are so back: Where to find the ’90s style icon in Baton Rouge

Ube tres leches? Globally influenced mashups to try on Capital Region menus

Brasas Peru offers a taste of Peru via Perkins Road

March 2025’s calendar of can’t-miss events in the Capital Region