A "corporate whore who fakes compassion to gain the trust of the general public" is one of many colorful definitions you'll find on Urban Dictionary when you search the word "politician." Webster just...

The incident in the Quad Tuesday not only raises serious questions about the University's emergency response but also about our awareness of mental health issues, especially those pertaining to college...

Marcelo Viera: Last Sunday, the History Channel showed a documentary on Sept. 11 conspiracy theories. For years, blogs, YouTube videos and even books have challenged the typical narrative. Movies like...

Imagine a world where politics are about policy. Voters would struggle to become informed and abstain from voting on issues about which they're ignorant. Decisions would be based on subtle cost-benefit...

The world is coming to an end.Don't take my word for it. Just ask the "experts," like ancient Mayan historians, religious fundamentalists, global warming advocates or lifelong Saints fans.The consensus...

Our political system is broken.This is a recurring theme in the realms of political columnists and the blogosphere. The Democratic Party has been utterly stymied on health care reform (at least for now)...

Talk about a wake-up call.I was lumbering toward the Quad this morning en route to my 9 a.m. class in my normal half-asleep manner when I saw a small gathering of people pointing at something.A few steps...

New credit card regulations Congress initiated last May go into effect today. These regulations are a commendable, common-sense measure to prevent the tragic exploitation of unwary consumers.And college...

The ever-popular and often cliché "mission trip" can be a noble endeavor. Traveling to a foreign land, immersing oneself in the culture and humanitarian work are all noble things to be encouraged...

The Crescent City, NOLA, The Big Easy, The City that Care Forgot, Paris of the South.New Orleans is known by many names, and its reputation as a city rich in history with a love for nightlife is common...

Among other things, LSU's campus is known for its beauty — for stately oaks, proud magnolias and unique architecture.But as pretty as the University appears, it has countless cracks, fractures and...

There have been several disputes lately in the media about the U.S.-Iran relations in the wake of president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's misleading statements about Iran's nuclear program.As a matter of fact,...