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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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Baton Rouge shop Gourmet Girls releases an exclusive line of bespoke candles

Baton Rouge brand Love My Reality goes international with Milan Fashion Week show

Surprise! Pink pumpkin patches return today for Baton Rouge General’s breast cancer awareness campaign

Taking a bite out of Fork N Spoon’s gooey breakfast sandwich offerings

Fashion guru Michael Mamp brings industry experience to the LSU Textile and Costume Museum

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October 2024’s calendar of can’t-miss events in the Capital Region

New local brand Sweet Lane uses candy and positivity to create products for teens and tweens