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.

Olivia Deffes

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June 2025’s calendar of can’t-miss events around the Capital Region

First Look: BellyFire Studios’ Mid City Mud, a 24-hour workspace for potters, opens June 1

In one Baton Rouge neighborhood, a father is remembered for his secret Santa side gig

Inside Pura Vida Coffee Bar, a new two-story coffee shop serving lattes, matcha, food and more

Inside Red Stick Reads’ new, larger home, with a coffee bar, cozy seating and more

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A guide to this year’s Hot Art Cool Nights, with 20+ participating businesses and hundreds of vendors

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