06-04-2026, 11:04 AM
(06-04-2026, 10:21 AM)Jude Young Wrote: The creation of a marching band program represents a major expansion of student life and athletics as the university prepares to officially become LSU New Orleans on July 1. This initiative aligns with the university’s broader efforts to enhance student opportunities, strengthen campus culture and build long-term institutional momentum. The university’s initial goal is to establish a pep band program with plans to march in Mardi Gras parades by 2028.
This is great. While I loved the bands this past season:
1) They disappeared halfway through the year, and
2) They were full marching bands, and were too loud. While I would take this over too-loud canned music any day of the week, the fact remains.
So Mardi Gras 2028 is a stretch goal, but might we have a band in place for basketball this coming season?