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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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First Look: NOLA-born eatery Vals opens its first BR location today on Perkins Road

June 2026’s new openings and spots to watch in the Capital Region: Copa Cruzan Creole, Café Verdino and more

2026 Best of 225 Awards: People & Entertainment

Baton Rouge food news roundup: Food trucks, summer menus and more bites

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