You have a better chance of winning the lottery than you do affecting an election.  Steven Landsburg, writing for Slate Magazine, noted in 2004 "Even if you voted in the most hotly disputed state...

I'm getting sick and tired of hearing about how our University is barely top-tier in things that don't matter.Yeah, sure, everyone knows The U.S. News & World Report's best colleges list calls our...

If the band wants votes, they should bring back chantsIn the last issue of the Daily Reveille, I was interested to read the article about the contest that the Tiger Band has entered.  It has always...

As a famous country singer once said, "Interest is up and the stock market's down, and you're only gettin' mugged if you go downtown." Now I don't know about the second part — I don't venture downtown...

I lost several brain cells last week.It was a sacrifice I was willing to make to bring you the scathing reality of what it takes to be Paris Hilton's BFF."I'm Paris Hilton, and I'm an amazing best friend."So...

Florida can keep its Gators, Georgia its Bulldogs and Alabama its Tide — I'm happy with our University's own personal apex predator.Each week, football and tailgating replace academics as the God-given...

There's no denying college football's tradition and fanfare at the University — cramming more than 90,000 people into Tiger Stadium on a Saturday night creates a majesty second-to-none.But in my...

If Mixed Martial Arts contenders want to be treated as athletes and not as thugs, and if its top dogs want the sport to gain credibility among other professional athletes, they have to set some standards.One...

Top 10 clues LSU is back to normal post-Gustav10. "Easy Streets" no longer refers to post curfew routes to avoid cops.9. Student Union construction has been delayed another eight years.8. Motorists dodging...

Procrastination — a word as familiar as "tuition" and "homework" to college students. Most of us put things off until the last possible minute, electing not to start studying for exams or working...

It's hard to believe the Islamic holy month of Ramadan is over. Muslims all over the world are celebrating with feasts and gatherings. But for many Muslims in America, it's hard to celebrate in the midst...

Facebook users are whiney — maybe even borderline narcissist — and a new study backs this up.A recent study published in the "Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin" showcased what many...