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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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7 Baton Rouge coffee and tea shops with floral-flavored beverages for springtime

Inside Mid City’s new sweet shop Milkshake Mack, with 30+ syrups and lactose-free options

Does fried chicken go with everything? Here’s how local eateries are riffing on the Capital City classic

April 2024’s calendar of can’t-miss events in Baton Rouge

From hot chicken to wings: Newcomers to Baton Rouge’s longstanding fried chicken culture

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What to expect at Last Saturday at the Depot, with Easter activities, 70+ vendors, live music and more March 30

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