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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 food news roundup: Cook Out’s local debut, new menu items and more

Treat Mom to a Mother’s Day meal at one of these Baton Rouge eateries

Treat yourself to a viral soft-serve margarita from these Capital Region restaurants

What will it take for the Capital City to find its rhythm again with touring acts?

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Summer of 26: A guide to Louisiana’s most unique outdoor destinations

So long, Sucre! Hello, Prima Apres!