Dear reader,

At the heart of every newspaper is not only a team of dedicated student reporters, columnists, photographers, editors and designers, but also you — the reader. It is my goal to encourage and spread awareness about a facet of news publication that we at the Reveille are proud to offer: Letters to the Editor and Guest Columns.

I invite you to share your thoughts and opinions on local happenings, global news or even our own articles through these two opportunities for reader contribution. Your voice is an essential part of the conversation, and we welcome the chance to feature your perspectives on our pages.

Letters to the Editor are typically short-form submissions that allow you to broach issues in our community, recent Reveille coverage or broader topics of public concern. Whether you want to commend or critique, these letters are a space for quick and powerful exchanges of ideas. I encourage submissions that are concise, factual and respectful. Letters can also be used as a form of requesting coverage on an event or requesting clarification on a topic we have previously covered.

Guest Columns, on the other hand, offer space for a deeper dive. These long-form pieces allow community members, students, faculty and alumni to share personal experiences, expert insights or thoughtful commentary on topics that matter to them. Guest columns bring fresh perspectives and help us broaden the scope of voices represented in the Reveille’s audience.

Please note that we reserve the right to refuse to post or respond to anything submitted to us, especially if the content submitted is inflammatory, inappropriate or otherwise offensive. We at the Reveille will never endorse or share hate.

It is also critical that these channels are not seen as a way of communicating directly to LSU. We may be the newspaper on campus, and we are committed to representing all students, staff and alumni of LSU, but we are not the voice of LSU as an institution. A Letter to the Editor or a Guest Column are not the way to reach them directly, though their potential impact is immeasurable.

Your voice is your power. I do hope to hear from you.

Sincerely,

Garrett McEntee

Opinion Editor, the Reveille.