🌱 Patch AM: What are Baton Rouge students asking school leaders to fix first?

Morning Baton Rouge! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What are Baton Rouge students asking school leaders to fix first?
• How LSU's handling of a rape claim reached Baton Rouge prosecutors
• How did LSU's passing attack overwhelm Texas A&M in Baton Rouge?

Also on today's calendar: Dr. Thomas S. Smith Sr. at WGA Meeting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 70.
• Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Baton Rouge students want a say in the support their schools provide (brweeklypress.com) — Baton Rouge students say mental health support and safety at their schools aren't keeping up with their needs, and many are ready to speak directly to the school board and Metro Council. A new Youth Voice Report from the Baton Rouge Alliance for Students highlights gaps in mental health services and shows students feel more heard when they know their school board representative.
   

• LSU Student Says the University Protected a Football Player She Accused of Rape: 'Football Matters More Than Anything' (whereisthebuzz.com) — An LSU student's rape allegation against a football player has now moved from the university's Title IX process into a criminal investigation overseen by the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney. She describes difficulty getting help from both LSU and Baton Rouge police and says the player was allowed to keep playing after an appeal. The DA confirms his office is reviewing the case, but no charges have been filed yet.
   

• Eyes don't lie in problematic A&M's Baton Rouge beat down (texags.com) — LSU's home win in Baton Rouge over Texas A&M, 35–6, showcased a dominant Tiger offense and a struggling Aggie secondary that repeatedly gave up big passing plays. With LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt throwing for 312 yards, the article dissects A&M's mounting problems and what their rocky start could mean for the rest of the SEC season.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Baton Rouge

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 29
• Dr. Thomas S. Smith Sr. at WGA Meeting →
  WGA Meeting,
  12:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
  Dillard's, 6601 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 28
• Rink & Office are Closed →
  Skate Galaxy, 12828 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge
• Spiritual Sanctuary Circle (Hybrid) →
  The Red Shoes, 2303 Government Street, Baton Rouge
  11:00 am
• LSU Cyber Lecture Series →
  LSU Digital Media Center, 340 East Parker Boulevard, Baton Rouge
  4:30 pm
• Northeast at Thrive Academy →
  Thrive Academy, 2585 Brightside Dr, Baton Rouge
  5:00 pm
• Rooted in Reverence: Tending the Threshold (Hybrid) →
  The Red Shoes, 2303 Government Street, Baton Rouge
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Office & Pro Shop Open →
  Skate Galaxy, 12828 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge
  10:00 am
• Family Storytime →
  7711 Goodwood Boulevard, Baton Rouge
  10:15 am
• Tuesday Book Circle (Hybrid) →
  Baton Rouge LA
  10:30 am
Saturday October 10
• Candlelight: Tribute to Queen →
  Louisiana's Old State Capitol, 100 North Blvd, Baton Rouge
  6:00 pm
• Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons →
  Louisiana's Old State Capitol, 100 North Blvd, Baton Rouge
  8:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• "Be the Reason Kids Greaux Healthy" Connects Experts to Advance Childhood Obesity Care —Ernie Ballard Read on Patch
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🗞 Nearby News

Central

• Golf course for all? (redeyebr.com)
• Central: Two-vehicle crash knocks out power to traffic light • Unfiltered with Kiran (unfilteredwithkiran.com)

Denham Springs

• Louisiana softball umpire sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for child pornography (wafb.com)
• Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Livingston Parish in week ending Sept. 19? (floridaparishnews.com)
• Football Recap: Prairieville Snaps Five-Game Streak of Wins at Home (maxpreps.com)

Ok Baton Rouge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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