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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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Animals, cartoons and plants are inspirations for a young entrepreneur’s jewelry line

First-ever Night Market BTR aims to showcase diverse cultures (and flavors) during AAPI Heritage Month

This year’s expanded Cajun Country Jam aims to fill the void left by Bayou Country Superfest

A local ASL program is bridging the gap between the hearing and deaf communities

May 2023’s calendar of can’t-miss events in Baton Rouge

See the work of rising young fashion stars at LSU’s 16th Annual Fashion Show

The Price Is Right Live is coming to town. Its host shares what to expect from the traveling show

13 seasonal drinks, desserts and activities celebrating Louisiana strawberries