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The Devil’s Advocate: Outdated explanations for circumcision don’t cut it

By Daniel Morgan
Columnist
October 6, 2009

America's culture is more civilized than most in history, but it's still downright barbaric.Males — assuming you're a statistic in the national trend — when you were born, your parents wrapped...

Juxtaposed Notions: We must split the ‘all-or-nothing’ bond or kill it

By Linnie Leavines
Columnist
October 4, 2009

I'm quite willing to pay taxes if it means getting rid of our city's drainage problem. Shelling out $45 million to fix our sporadic traffic lights isn't something I take issue with, either.These essential...

The Grumbling Hive: Why bother buying books from the Bookstore?

By Nathan Shull
Columnist
October 4, 2009

I sat in my accounting class two years ago, amazed other students hadn't made any effort to buy their textbook well ahead of the beginning of the semester. OK, I may be a little obsessive compulsive, but...

Letter to the Editor: 10/06/09

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October 4, 2009

Student section needs to change a few thingsI am writing to you today to hopefully right some wrongs I have witnessed taking place in our haven that is Tiger Stadium over the past few years. Now I want...

Gov. Bobby Jindal, left, talks about the flu season before receiving his flu shot, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, at Teche Drugs in Lafayette, La. Looking on at the right is Rep. Fred Mills.

Freeman of Speech: No, Bobby Jindal, the health care debate is not over

By Eric Freeman Jr.
Columnist
October 4, 2009

"Washington is the only place in the country that doesn't realize that this debate is over."Gov. Bobby Jindal has apparently joined my opinion editor in a boycott of cable news, because the debate couldn't...

Gov. Bobby Jindal receives his seasonal flu shot from pharmacist Simone Ginn, right, at Teche Drugs in Lafayette, La., Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009.

Nietzche is Dead: Jindal’s calls for compromise, cooperation much-needed

By Matthew Albright
Opinion Editor
October 3, 2009

It's much easier to criticize a policy than it is to change it.Nobody is learning this maxim better than the Republicans in Congress. Since the Democrats gained overwhelming power on all fronts, the general...

Letters to the Editor: 10/05/09

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October 3, 2009

Tiger Stadium has lost its Death Valley mystiqueI would like to pose a question to LSU football fans: Has Tiger Stadium lost its Death Valley mystique?  As a season ticket holder for over a dozen...

View From Another School: Students should go green for planet, not publicity

By Seth Anthony
Colorado State University
October 3, 2009

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — In Colorado, and in Fort Collins particularly, green is chic, and nowhere is that more obvious than Colorado State University‘s campaign to brand itself the "green university."...

FactoryHaus: With the new fall season lineup, TV is good again

By Stephen Schmitz
Columnist
October 3, 2009

Fall has arrived, and with it, a new round of TV shows is upon us.This season's lineup looks promising. Whether it's because of the recession, the past writers' strike or some other unknown factor, TV...

Analog Avenger: Atheists often hard to distinguish from Christians

By Jack Johnson
Columnist
September 28, 2009

Atheists can be more narrow-minded than the religious zealots they persecute. No one is narrow-minded for not believing in God, but approaching the concept with childlike cynicism is narrow.Many University...

Letter to the Editor: 9/30/09

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September 28, 2009

LSU students should be proud of volunteers I think LSU's service to Baton Rouge does more than put us on the "nice" list. It makes us a great college to attend. Volunteering adds to your life experience....

The Devil’s Advocate: Organic food enthusiasts need to re-evaluate eating goals

By Daniel Morgan
Columnist
September 28, 2009

Dear Organic Food Enthusiast,We need to talk.There's a lot to admire about you. You're progressive, high-spirited and unafraid to live your philosophy. You see a problem, search for a solution and do your...