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The Bottom Line: Barring free trade and buying American can hurt the US

By Devin Graham
Opinion Editor
September 27, 2011

Slipping away from the traditional nap, the ravishing Scarlett O'Hara descends down the stairs of the Hamilton Estate and overhears  men speaking. A man named Rhett Butler — that is, Clark Gable...

Shockingly Simple: Male birth control would allow shared risks

By Andrew Shockey
Columnist
September 27, 2011

A reliable and reversible male contraceptive has eluded researchers for the past several decades, but recent discoveries hold promise for a male birth-control pill to appear on the market in the next few...

Seemann Says: Ron Paul has devoted supporters, troubling policy

By Chris Seemann
Columnist
September 26, 2011

As I exited the Union Theater on Friday evening after Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul opened his youth tour with a rousing campaign speech, I couldn't help but be a bit impressed. For many in...

Press X to Not Die: Sony’s next handheld gives Nintendo real competition

By Adam Arinder
Columnist
September 26, 2011

When it comes to portable gaming, Nintendo is clearly the king. From the Game Boy to the DS, people associate portable gaming with the house Mario built. Many other companies have tried to compete with...

Scum of the Girth: Landry acts childish in Congress, makes Louisiana look stupid

By Parker Cramer
Columnist
September 26, 2011

We are taught from an early age not to be disrespectful.  This is a trait most exemplified in the South, where phrases such as "yes ma'am" and "no sir" are commonplace. We're also taught to chew with...

Failure of Diplomacy: No Child Left Behind needs to be left behind by Obama

By Zachary Davis
Columnist
September 25, 2011

Officially signed into law in January 2001, No Child Left Behind came into being with support from both sides of the political aisle. Meant to help reform the state of American education by using standardized...

Walking on Thin Ice: Companies make promises but don’t deliver on green initiatives

By Priyanka Bhatia
Columnist
September 25, 2011

There's a certain bliss in taking a bite of the perfect slice of pizza. Whether it's the way the cheese slides into your mouth or the way the toppings caress your taste buds, it's difficult to go wrong...

The G-Spot: Girls should stop settling for unfulfilling relationships

By Gabie Bacques
Columnist
September 25, 2011

So, how long have you and your boyfriend been miserable together? Sometimes I think people enjoy self-inflicted torment. According to a Southeastern University study, 31 percent of those surveyed said...

Fool me once, shame on you

By Technician Staff Editorial
September 24, 2011

The Facts: Former chancellor James Oblinger is currently employed by the University as a professor of food, bioprocessing and nutrition science. Oblinger stepped down as chancellor in 2009 due to controversial...

Lombardi: Student athletes don’t receive pay

By John Lombardi
LSU System President
September 23, 2011

Periodically in the world of intercollegiate athletics, we cycle through sets of controversies, changes and challenges that cause our many constituencies and the legions of interested fans and observers...

The Philibuster: Government regulation of online poker is inadequate

By Phil Sweeney
Columnist
September 23, 2011

The U.S. Department of Justice declared itself "all in" Tuesday in its high-stakes battle against popular online poker room Full Tilt Poker, alleging in a civil suit that Howard "The Professor" Lederer,...

Press X to Not Die: Online homework, games shouldn’t cost students extra

By Adam Arinder
Columnist
September 22, 2011

Online gaming has become a key component for people to consider when deciding what games to purchase. Gamers don't buy titles like "Call of Duty," "Battlefield" or "Halo" for the single-player experience...