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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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Organization classes, drag shows, The Pedal Pub and more this week in Baton Rouge

This weekend in Baton Rouge: ’90s Night, Baton Rouge Blues Festival, Parade of Homes and more

Food trucks, mobile eateries and snack stands to taste at the Baton Rouge Blues Festival

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