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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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Ahead of his Baton Rouge show, actor Marlon Wayans talks stand-up comedy, upcoming projects and more

Summer fun for kids in Baton Rouge: 7 ideas for curing boredom

July 2022 Calendar of Events

I am 225: Joy McDonald

Local Supply opens art installation of artist Cora Barhorst’s celeb portraits

A last-minute gift guide for shopping local this Father’s Day

A sweet tribute: Leola’s Cafe owners open new Mid City snoball stand to honor late daughter

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