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Juxtaposed Notions: ‘Twilight’ is cleverly disguised porn for women

By Linnie Leavines
Columnist
March 8, 2009

In a traditional sense, porn is defined as "something with no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire," according to the Webster's dictionary definition."Twilight," the hit vampire...

Saved by the Belle: ‘Octomom’ should seriously consider adult industry

Most women wouldn't dream of becoming porn stars to support their children.But receiving free medical and dental insurance for 14 kids seems like a pretty fair trade for performing serial fellatio.And...

The Peanut Gallery: Was George W. Bush the worst president in history?

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March 5, 2009

On Presidents' Day, C-SPAN conducted its second Historians Survey of Presidential Leadership, which asked 65 presidential historians to rank all former presidents.The list wasn't exactly scientific —...

View from the Top: Top colleges talk privilege, free speech, career advancement

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March 5, 2009

University of Florida (U WIRE)The Independent Florida Gator editorial board discusses the influence online news sources have on cultural literacy.Today, it became apparent that either nothing interesting...

Our View: Daily Emerald goes on strike, protects student press

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March 5, 2009

Editor's note: Through this op-ed provided by The Daily Californian, The Daily Reveille's Editorial Board supports The Daily Emerald's staff strike.BERKELEY, Calif. — On Wednesday morning, the entire...

Letter to the Editor: Marx’s communist theories column not worthy of respect

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March 4, 2009

A careful analysis of Daniel Morgan's article "Marx's communist theories not worthy of respect" reveals the frailty of his reasoning. Morgan uses the example of a Raising Cane's employee to demonstrate...

(Bi)Partisan View: Sex changes provide loophole for marriage, not life

By Isabel Blum
Columnist
March 4, 2009

When a sub group feels they are not getting all they can out of U.S. law, they start to look for alternative ways to get a result while staying within the law. One of these groups has found a technicality...

Walk Hard: Grade inflation indicative of national epidemic

By Drew Walker
Columnist
March 4, 2009

Midterms are winding down, and for many students grades now function as a wake-up call. For some students, this is the first real feedback on how they have performed in class.As the semester reaches its...

Murda, He Wrote: Morocco’s unique culture has hint of Western influence

By Mark Macmurdo
Columnist
March 4, 2009

AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FRANCE – Arriving in Tangier, Morocco's port on the Mediterranean, one immediately loses any preconceptions about North Africa. The traveler is equally intrigued with the indigenous...

Common Cents: Marx’s communist theories not worthy of respect

By Daniel Morgan
Columnist
March 3, 2009

Of all the textbooks sold at the LSU Bookstore, Karl Marx's "Communist Manifesto" is probably the most controversial.It's hard to calculate the number of souls communism has snuffed out of existence. Estimates...

Nietzsche Is Dead: Indulgences innocent despite perceptions, past

By Matthew Albright
Columnist
March 3, 2009

Tradition is one of the most powerful forces that influence long-standing religions. As with almost any aspect of human interaction, religions often look to the past in matters of doctrine and practice.Usually,...

Our View: Concealed weapons on campus are still a bad idea

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March 3, 2009

Controversy arose throughout the state's college and university community last year when Rep. Ernest Wooton, R-Belle Chasse, proposed a bill to allow licensed handgun owners to carry concealed weapons...