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Many years ago, there was this little thing called the Civil War. The South has thenceforth been known as a place filled of predominantly white males who did not really seem to care too much about other cultures. And even though the days of slavery and the Civil Rights movement may be over, the South is still lacking in diversity. God bless LSU for trying, but the numbers don’t lie. With over 80 percent of the population being white, and the rest meagerly spread among other races, it’s hard to say LSU is a diverse place, though the administration often touts it as so.
However, compared to the South in general, LSU is doing a much better job than other universities. The school is doing its best to promote the efforts of diversity. Student organizations and several University programs are helping to get the word out about people of differing cultures and give the campus a more congealed, melting-pot-like atmosphere. LSU has several international students as well, which helps to expose students to people of other countries through their tenure at the University. Students of other cultures often meet others of the same background, start organizations based on their common bond, and try to get other people on campus informed about their ways of life. Despite low numbers in size, most other groups have a chance to have an equal voice in matters of the University. Many students of all races are trying to raise the flag of diversity and create a university that is better racially-distributed.
Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
Of course we have a little bit of...
Of course we have a little bit of everyone, but the white Protestants pretty much overtake the place. |
Anonymous says: |
The campus is diverse due to a...
The campus is diverse due to a large number of graduate students, but the campus does not have very many African Americans. Most African Americans attend the nearby Southern University. |
Anonymous says: |
Bless the efforts of diversity,...
Bless the efforts of diversity, but it still is Louisiana. There is still a huge barrier between students evidenced by the cafeterias being segregated by an invisible law. |
Anonymous says: |
Pretty diverse, considering we are...
Pretty diverse, considering we are a very Southern school. Walking on campus, you can pretty much see anyone of a different race. |
Anonymous says: |
One of the most diverse, so they...
One of the most diverse, so they say. I do see a lot of foreign-looking kids. And there’s enough foreign people on the faculty to start a small country. |
Facts
Economic Status
LSU has students from every economic background. Students range from uber-wealthy to those working to pay their own way. Students tend to cluster around those with similar economic status.
Gay Pride
The campus gay community takes an active part in ensuring that other LSU students learn to be more accepting of the gay community. The Spectrum Alliance Club unites those with alternative sexual preferences in a group to give students of varying sexual preference a voice.
Minority Clubs
LSU has a number of minority organizations from the Black Student Union to the Pakistan Student Association. Most clubs are used mainly as an opportunity for students to meet those with common cultures and aren't governing clubs of campus.
Most Common Religions
There are a slew of Christian groups, and several churches are located on campus. Many students are active in the different Christian groups, such as the BCM or Chapel on the Campus.
Political Activity
LSU is in the South aka, the conservative heartland. Republicans dominate, and the College Republican Alliance is known not only for its large number of students, but their great parties. However, the more liberal-minded aren't absent, and there are plenty of opportunities for people to share and spread their ideas.
Did You Know?
LSU has over 300 different student organizations, allowing students an opportunity to get involved with people with similar interests, whether it be the Vietnamese Student Association, Spectrum Alliance, or the Barbershop Harmony Association.
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