After weeks of coded lyric teasers and sparkly website countdowns, the world has finally heard Taylor Swift’s much-anticipated twelfth album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” As has become customary for Swift, the album quickly shattered sales and streaming records within mere hours of its release.
Countless LSU students joined in on the festivities with orange feathers and glitter on Oct. 3, proving that not even the Tigers are immune to Taylormania. Many students, including those in the LSU Swifties club, attended “The Official Release Party of a Showgirl” in theaters throughout Baton Rouge.
Maggie Dunn, a communications disorders major, said she and her roommates celebrated the album’s release with a dorm listening party, complete with themed snacks and drinks. She said that turning Swift’s music into a fun event has helped to create a sense of community for her on campus…