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The Traditionalist: Greek Life: there’s much more to it than debauchery

By Columnist September 10, 2012

Greeks can make it easy to dislike them, as their motives often seem to be pompously driven. Although their constant fight against stereotypes of binge-drinking, affluence and autocratic, self-concerned...

FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2012, file photo President Barack Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. A deep obsession with the story of America, who tells it, and who gets to write its next chapter, was a rare piece of common ground that speakers at both the Republican and Democratic conventions managed to share. Over and over, they spun different versions of the same notion. Mitt Romney spoke passionately of “the essence of the American experience.” Obama talked emphatically of “the basic bargain at the heart of America's story.” (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

But He Means Well: Democrats betray nonbelievers with God reference

By Columnist September 9, 2012

For a party so outspoken about moving forward, the Democrats sure do seem reluctant to change. In a convention full of equivocating, excuse-making and generally Democratic behavior, there was one aspect...

Share the Wealth: Romney can’t create 12 million jobs in one term

By Columnist September 9, 2012

This presidential election, the most central issue is the economy. And when voters go to cast their ballots in November, they’re going to vote for the candidate who, in their opinion, will be the...

But He Means Well: Democrats betray nonbelievers with God reference

By Gordon Brillon
Columnist
September 8, 2012

For a party so outspoken about moving forward, the Democrats sure do seem reluctant to change. In a convention full of equivocating, excuse-making and generally Democratic behavior, there was one aspect...

 

Athletics bailout is appreciated, but embarrassing

By The Daily Reveille Editorial Board
September 8, 2012

Welcome to LSU, where the value of your education is determined by the football team's success. That great professor recruited from an Ivy League school? You can thank quarterback Zach Mettenberger for...

Letter to the Editor: Students should not leave football games early

By Stephen McMinn
September 8, 2012

I'm old by anyone's standards reading this letter. Fifty-seven years old, but selling my first Cokes at LSU games at 10 years old, programs at 14 and then graduated from LSU. Went to seven games last year,...

Share the Wealth: Romney can’t create 12 million jobs in one term

By Jay Meyers
Columnist
September 8, 2012

This presidential election, the most central issue is the economy. And when voters go to cast their ballots in November, they're going to vote for the candidate who, in their opinion, will be the best...

Share the Wealth: Do voter ID laws discriminate against minorities?

Share the Wealth: Do voter ID laws discriminate against minorities?

By Columnist September 6, 2012

Republicans have made it clear they will stop at nothing to keep President Obama from being re-elected to second term — even if it means depriving certain minority groups of the right to vote. Republican-controlled...

The Damn Hamm: Do voter ID laws discriminate against minorities?

The Damn Hamm: Do voter ID laws discriminate against minorities?

By Columnist September 6, 2012

Laws do not discriminate - people do. Discrimination is defined as any act against the favor of a person or group of persons, according to Dictionary.com. Laws are essentially words on a page that...

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Blue-Eyed Devil: Sept. 11 memorial should have steel cross

By Columnist September 6, 2012

The construction of shrines is an innately human endeavor. The Pyramids, China’s Terracota Army, St. Peter’s Basilica — all grandiose monuments, all basically fancy tombstones. So...

Blue-Eyed Devil: Sept. 11 memorial should have steel cross

By Nicholas Pierce
Columnist
September 6, 2012

The construction of shrines is an innately human endeavor. The Pyramids, China's Terracota Army, St. Peter's Basilica - all grandiose monuments, all basically fancy tombstones. So it made sense when a...

 

The Damn Hamm: Do voter ID laws discriminate against minorities?

By Taylor Hammons
Columnist
September 6, 2012

Laws do not discriminate - people do. Discrimination is defined as any act against the favor of a person or group of persons, according to Dictionary.com. Laws are essentially words on a page that are...