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clubs around lsu
F
ree Speech Alley is a place where students can
express themselves and share how they feel on
certain topics. Defending a belief, promoting a club,
or even spreading a word are all events that take place in this
area.
On Free Speech Alley, anyone who passes by can be
introduced to a variety of new things. Whether it’s clubs,
organizations, or even just people trying to spread a
message, there is always something new to find in front of
the Student Union. By passing through the union, there is a
wide selection of tables that you can encounter.
Turning Point USA at LSU is a non-profit organization
whose mission is to identify, educate, train, and organize
students to promote the principles of freedom, free markets,
and limited government. There are chapters all around the
country and it is a national organization. The organization
started in 2012 and LSU’s chapter started in 2016. Robert
Moukar, president, said it is basically a simple political club
on campus to discuss what’s going on around the world
and around the country. At their table, they had a variety of
stickers and buttons.
Alpha Epsilon Delta is a pre-professional health honor
society that is dedicated to pre-medical students. It aims
to guide and inform students who wish to be successful in
the health care field. They also meet with guest speakers
and engage in volunteer work. Sai Pochana, a senior in
AED, said the society contains a subgroup that discusses the
prevention of HIV and AIDS.
“There’s lots of people who don’t know about that and
we are trying to share the word and spread awareness.”
Pochana said. “Our table has gift bags that contained candy,
health facts, condoms and much more.”
The Student Philanthropy Council’s purpose is to educate
students on the value and impact of philanthropy at LSU.
They act as ambassadors for the university, working to
establish a culture and legacy of giving among the future
alumni, as well as engaging with those who have made LSU
a philanthropic priority.
The SPC is also a big part of Tigercast, a 12-hour broadcast
fundraising for the Emergency Support Fund. Their
organization also was awarded New Student Organization of
the Year and Best Collaborative Program for Tigercast.
With LSU having such a wide selection of organizations,
it is almost impossible to not find a club that will fit your
interests. Taking a stroll down Free Speech Alley may be what
you need to find the organization that is right for you.
Check out Free Speech Alley
to get involved!