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President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney participate in the first presidential debate at the University of Denver, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Pool, Rick Wilking)

Check your facts before Tuesday night’s debate

By David Scheuermann October 15, 2012

The truth might set you free, but lying wins debates. When the presidential candidates take to the stage tonight, each will come armed with a set of talking points and numbers to bolster his claims and...

Vice President Joe Biden and Republican vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin participate in the vice presidential debate at Centre College, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Danville, Ky. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

VP debate showcases the men behind the race

By Gordon Brillon October 14, 2012

It’s been a tough few weeks for those of us following the never-ending trainwreck that is American politics. The presidential debate was a harrowing spectacle of insincere half-smiles, stammered...

The General Dynamics Land System shows the production of an Abrams tank in Lima, Ohio. Rows of sand-colored armored vehicles ready for deployment are parked outside the nation’s only tank manufacturing plant.

‘Tanks for Nothing’: Congressmen protect own interests, promote funding for needless tanks

By Aaron Friedman October 14, 2012

In World War II, our military needs were met in the same manner most Michael Bay movies are made: By pumping in more money and explosions.  In such an era, the M1 Abrams tank would have triumphed...

Students should have a voice in LSU policies

By Tesalon Felicien October 11, 2012

As a child, did you dislike when your parents made family decisions without your consent? For example, after a religious awakening, my mother decided we would no longer celebrate Christmas. Thus, my...

‘Jersey Shore’ final season airs, but influence will remain

‘Jersey Shore’ final season airs, but influence will remain

By Kate Mabry October 11, 2012

GTL has found a new meaning: Gym, Tan, Last Season. Since the show blew up after its December 2009 premiere, “Jersey Shore” has seen its share of controversial moments, but on Aug. 30, MTV...

Abigail Fisher, the Texan involved in the University of Texas affirmative action case, accompanied by her attorney Bert Rein, right, talks to reporters outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012. The Supreme Court is taking up a challenge to a University of Texas program that considers race in some college admissions. The case could produce new limits on affirmative action at universities, or roll it back entirely. The University of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers is at right.(AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Race has nothing to do with the University of Texas case

By Parker Cramer October 11, 2012

Abigail Fisher, the not so proud Tiger.  Fisher, an LSU alumna and Texas native, was denied admission into the University of Texas at Austin because of her race — or so she says.  The...

Head to Head: Does raising the minimum wage hurt or help?

Head to Head: Does raising the minimum wage hurt or help?

By Gordon Brillon October 11, 2012

It seems like every year the price of everything goes up just a little bit. University tuition has almost doubled over the past four years. Gas prices are constantly on the rise. A simple loaf of bread...

Head to Head: Does raising the minimum wage hurt or help?

Head to Head: Does raising the minimum wage hurt or help?

By Taylor Hammons October 11, 2012

If the United States ever became a communist country, its name would be New New Jersey. You’re probably thinking this is “a truly ridiculous idea.” If so, you’ve stolen the words...

NATO, U.N. may soon pay for inaction in Syria

By Nicholas Pierce October 9, 2012

If the ongoing crisis in Syria didn’t seem as though it could get any worse, it just has. In April of last year, Bachar al-Assad, Syria’s despotic president, authorized the use of deadly...

'How to be Hetero'

California steps up by banning gay conversion therapy

By Jesse Tate October 9, 2012

Once again, California has made great strides to treat homosexuals as equals by banning gay conversion therapy from being administered to minors. Minors who are still trying to figure out their sexuality...

Protestors opposed to hydraulic fracturing, demonstrate outside a Marcellus
Shale industry conference on Sept. 20 in Philadelphia.

Natural gas: what’s really at stake

By Chris Ortte October 9, 2012

We are told the world is in an energy crisis, and the United States holds a commanding lead in the consumption of crude oil, the main source of today’s energy. However, within recent years, it...

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney pauses during a campaign rally on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 in Newport News, Va. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Unfair expectations of candidates heightens distrust

By Aaron Friedman October 8, 2012

I like my roommate’s dog. He’s a sweet golden retriever named Grizz and when he waits by the refrigerator I give him an ice cube, and when I say, “Go to bed,” he goes to bed. We...