Students should not sit idly amid budget cuts
What a sad day in which we all live.
What a tragedy that many of us at this esteemed university would rather dance a jig on the fences of neutrality and apathy than step out into the field and fight the enemy that now sits waiting at our gates. Yes, LSU Tigers, the enemy is upon us, and the future of our beloved higher education system might very well be doomed without our intervention.
The mysterious and ethereal entity of “other people” on whom we always seem to rely when messes happen is not going to fix our problems for us this time. Mommy and Daddy are not going to be able to single-handedly rescue their babies from the flood of budget cuts currently decimating our school. These cuts to our higher education are our battles to fight; how tragic that we, the soldiers, are too apathetic to even peek out of the barracks to see what is going on.
The only change we can truly believe in is the change brought on by our own thoughts, words and actions. I urge you, fellow Tigers! Be passionate about your education and defend it yourselves! Write to our legislators, our senators and anyone else that will listen! On Nov. 10 at 11:30 a.m., there is a rally at the State Capitol to demand attention to the effects of the cuts to higher education. Make your voices heard. Do not stand silent and wait for divine intervention while the foundations of higher education crumble at your feet.
Angela Balis
Music education freshman
A Proud Student
 
LSUPD should be applauded for hard work
Chief Lawrence Rabalais and LSUPD Officers,
As an LSU alumna, I wanted to thank you for the hard work your department has put forth towards “random” LSU student events. My brother Nick Romero has organized the LSU Undie Run for the last several semesters. Your uniformed officers have been nothing but cordial in allowing us to run this small event and keeping safety the primary concern. I noticed the same kindness and attention to safety during the “flash rave” in front of Middleton Library during finals week last semester.
For thousands of LSU students, when they look back at the most fun moments of their college careers, these two seemingly small but truly memorable events will enter the forefront of their minds.
Thank you again for your open-mindedness and dedication. I understand that being an officer requires constantly balancing many heavy loads, and I’m truly appreciative of your department taking the time to let the students have fun in a safe way.
Christen Romero
Overseas director
Shadow Girls Academy
 
 
 
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