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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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February 2024’s calendar of must-attend events around Baton Rouge

What to expect at Night Market BTR, with lion dances, 40+ vendors and a new location Feb. 9

First Look: Toasted brings comfort to Nicholson Drive with grilled cheeses and spiked drinks

What to wear to stand out at Baton Rouge’s Mardi Gras balls

First look: Inside CounterspaceBR’s new Mid City location on Government Street

Baton Rouge gets its own Met Gala: What to expect from this year’s MPAC

What are 225’s past People to Watch honorees up to now?

As Tre’s Street Kitchen has become a local favorite, founder Tremaine Devine has also captured national attention