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Positively Carnal: Traditional monogamous marriage is failing. Now what?

By Kristi Carnahan
Columnist
February 2, 2012

Newt Gingrich asked his ex-wife Marianne for an open marriage while concurrently having an affair with his current wife, Callista, according to an interview Marianne gave ABC. This isn't a great example...

Never Empty Thoughts: We have 28 days to celebrate black history, should have 365

By Marie-Therese Yokum
Columnist
February 2, 2012

If we still need a designated month to celebrate the progress and culture of African-Americans, racism still exists. Black Faculty and Staff Caucus President Randy Fontenot explains: "Because I can sit...

The New Frontiersman: They’re all trolls to me

By Clayton Crockett
Opinion Editor
February 1, 2012

Two men, one bigoted and one fair, engage in a screaming contest. Who wins? Trick question. If you're screaming, you aren't fair. Yet screaming all too often makes its way into everyday arguments where...

Positively Carnal: Defining sex is important as Valentine’s Day nears

By Kristi Carnahan
Columnist
February 1, 2012

Defining sex isn't easy. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines sex as "sexually motivated phenomena or behavior; sexual intercourse." It defines intercourse as "physical sexual contact between individuals...

The C-section: Louisiana needs legislative reform to combat violent crime

By Chris Grillot
Columnist
February 1, 2012

Louisiana has a problem with violent crime. Shocker, right? Check your local crime briefs. Or Nola.com — check its crime section. A man was shot in the neck, and two men were shot and killed Saturday...

 

For Thinkers Only: Wealthy Romney didn’t win Florida primary – he bought it

By Matthew Westfall
Columnist
February 1, 2012

Less than two weeks ago, polls were showing Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich leading Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney in the Florida GOP primary. Today, Romney is celebrating a double-digit victory...

Letter to the Editor: Brother Jed’s presence on campus justified

By
February 1, 2012

Something interesting struck me yesterday as I read through The Reveille's front-page article entitled "The Wrath of Jed." A fellow student and (I assume) Christian spoke these words about Jed's campus...

The Philibuster: Groundhog Day irrational, yet irreplaceable

By Phil Sweeney
Columnist
February 1, 2012

Today is Groundhog Day, when groundhogs emerge from their burrows to forecast the next six weeks' weather. According to North American folklore, if the groundhog ventures from its den and sees its shadow,...

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Press X To Not Die: Facebook doubters should embrace new Timeline feature

By Adam Arinder
Columnist
February 1, 2012

Whether you like it or not, Facebook Timeline is coming soon to a computer near you. An update to the official Facebook blog last week announced all profiles will be updated with Timeline within the next...

Our View: It’s time to fix this, LSU

By The Daily Reveille Editorial Board
January 31, 2012

Despite the stately oaks and broad magnolias proclaimed in the University's alma mater, not all of LSU's campus is immaculate. Here are a few spots in need of repair. GREEK AMPHITHEATER BENCHES This once-pristine...

Scum of the Girth: Leave the animals out of politics

By Parker Cramer
Columnist
January 31, 2012

The average adult cat weighs between eight and 10 pounds. This is slightly heavier than a newborn child. Despite this slight difference in size, felines and newborns possess very similar physiological...

The C-Section: Art and Design students work in unsafe studios

By Chris Grillot
Columnist
January 31, 2012

Dripping pipes. Exposed electrical wires. Chipping paint. Chemical fumes. Spider webs. Missing floor tiles and missing baseboards. Loose bricks. Dust, spiders and rats. Those are just some of the ways...