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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 General’s pink pumpkin patch pops up today to raise awareness for breast cancer

A new Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre program is all about inclusivity and body positivity for young dancers

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October 2022 Calendar of Events

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This week in Baton Rouge: the circus, a pottery class and more