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LSU Courts Backlash After Bringing Back Live Tiger Mascot

‘JUSTICE FOR OMAR’

Bringing a live tiger on the field was a long-standing tradition at LSU, but since 2015 the school has shied away from the practice.

Amethyst Martinez
Amethyst Martinez 

Breaking News Intern

Nov 9, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; A live tiger made an appearance on the field before the game between the LSU Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Stephen Lew/USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
Amethyst Martinez

Amethyst Martinez

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