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Letter to the Editor: 11/9/10

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November 8, 2010

Leisure art classes resume despite cuts while art program still suffers I was pretty upset after reading the recent article, "Leisure Arts Studio to reopen after four year closure," in the Reveille, and...

The C-Section: Scalping tickets may not be worth the risk

By Chris Grillot
Opinion Columnist
November 6, 2010

Scalping tickets is nothing new for University students. Many students sell their tickets simply because they can't attend the games, and others are just looking to make a quick buck. While making your...

Guest Columnist: LSU Dining provides healthy options, gives students choices

For many of us, staying in shape and looking good is hard work. Luckily, it is equally rewarding. Our diet is one of the most important aspects of our health. Go ahead ladies, run those laps around the...

The Bottom Line: Illegal Alabama ticket sales form economic bubble, black market

By Devin Graham
Opinion Columnist
November 6, 2010

I'm sure you, like many University students, tried to sell your Alabama ticket this weekend with little luck. Welcome to the wacky world of economic bubbles. Bubbles are a tough thing in economic theory....

Failure of Diplomacy: Marijuana and prostitution should be legal, taxable in U.S.

By Zachary Davis
Opinion Columnist
November 6, 2010

As the election results came in last Tuesday evening, it quickly became apparent that it would be a night of frustration. It shouldn't have come as too much of a surprise, however, and optimism for anything...

Sportman’s Paradise Lost: Putting a price on professors could solve buget cut woes

By Cody Worsham
Columnist
November 3, 2010

Though I was born and bred in Louisiana, I can't help but admire the state of Texas, particularly for its recent stance on budget cuts. To be fair, our neighbors to the west have had their fair share of...

Eat Less, Learn More: Political parties, campaigns limit government’s efficiency

By Matt Lousteau
Columnist
November 3, 2010

Saddened liberals can pull out the tissues, and crazy conservatives can rest easy — the House is won. I wish I could tell you who won exactly, because it might predict the successes of America for...

Shockingly Simple: Marshmallows might have everything to do with success

By Andrew Shockey
Columnist
November 3, 2010

Pinning down exactly what qualities ensure success is a tricky business. Success is defined and measured in so many different ways it's hard to even bring the subject up. But in our capitalist society,...

Our View: Hudson, Borel hurt credibility with autograph

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November 3, 2010

Let's revisit the energies of Student Government President J Hudson and Vice President Dani Borel in the past weeks. After failed attempts of contacting Gov. Bobby Jindal and a fruitless meeting Oct. 14...

Letters to the editor – 11/3/10

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November 2, 2010

Students need to voice opinions This is not even close to the end, but is just the very beginning. Governor Jindal met with us to discuss the fiscal year 2011-2012 hypothetical cuts. We asked for him to...

The Bottom Line: ‘Gas for Guns’ program has its flaws, but the rationale works

By Devin Graham
Columnist
November 2, 2010

Do you need some extra cash and have a few illegal guns lying around or know where some are? Then "Gas for Guns" might be for you. The name of the program might scare off a few people, but it isn't as...

Cancel the Apocalypse: Key to world peace may be open-mindedness in faith

By Andrew Robertson
Opinion Editor
November 2, 2010

The New York Times reported Sept. 28 that Americans are "by all measures a deeply religious people, but they are also deeply ignorant about religion." This seemingly harsh judgment came after assessing...