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Hollywood takes creative liberties when it comes to race

By Justin Stafford September 17, 2014

It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a Korean Superman.  Well, maybe not this time.  But in the upcoming 2015 reboot of Marvel’s Fantastic Four, the Human Torch will be black....

Global What?

Global What?

By Ryan Monk September 17, 2014

After years of saying the planet is heating up, scientists are going back on their words. “Yeah, we’re really not sure what happened,” said one world-renowned geologist who chose to be...

Opinion Blurbs: What should Guinness add to the ‘Book of World Records’?

By Daily Reveille Opinion Staff September 16, 2014

The Guinness World Records announced recently that next year’s edition, the 60th anniversary of the first book, will feature a host of strange new records including longest tongue and tallest male...

Opinion: Video game aims to destigmatize menstruation

Opinion: Video game aims to destigmatize menstruation

By SidneyRose Reynen September 16, 2014

Tampons, maxi-pads and menstruation. By just saying that, I probably lost more than half of you. The stigma and the universal disgust with anything related to periods is pervasive in our culture. For proof,...

Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice walks off the field after a training camp practice, Thursday, July 24, 2014, at the team's practice facility in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo)

Opinion: Ray Rice scandal sparks ‘#WhyIStayed’ conversations

By Taylor Simien September 15, 2014

The recent Ray Rice scandal has sparked much debate. Unless you live under a rock, you probably know what I’m referring to: the video of Rice knocking out his then-fiancée, now-wife Janay Palmer....

Opinion: Louisiana cuisine reflects socioeconomic effect on food culture

By Jana King September 15, 2014

The University’s campus is home to many popular fast food restaurants, attracting students with low prices and quick service. Money and time are two important factors to consider when choosing somewhere...

Opinion: Test week puts undue stress on students

Opinion: Test week puts undue stress on students

By Ryan Monk September 15, 2014

As the fourth week of classes begins, most of us are finally realizing how much we had forgotten over the summer. But if you guys are anything like me, you haven’t managed to actually relearn much...

Opinion: Students must question, scrutinize the material they’re learning

By Justin Stafford September 14, 2014

Albert Einstein once said, “Few are those that see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts.” His words are about the rarity of independent thought, but in a society of students who...

Opinion: Body parts should not be declared trendy

Opinion: Body parts should not be declared trendy

By SidneyRose Reynen September 14, 2014

It’s officially butt season. With Nicki Minaj’s poetic ode to her own voluptuous behind topping the charts and Butt Selfie Queen of Instagram Jen Selter scoring a photoshoot in Vanity Fair,...

Edwin Edwards speaks at LSU's College Democrats table during the Student Involvement Fair Wednesday September 3, 2014.

Opinion: La. needs representatives who care for our best interests

By John Ryan McGehee September 14, 2014

The race for Louisiana’s 6th District Congressional seat is giving new meaning to the phrase “jungle primary.” There are a total of 13 competitors in the race; nine Republicans, one Libertarian,...

Opinion: Lockett Hall is the epitome of architectural incompetence

September 10, 2014

We all know about it, we’ve all had classes there. But I think it’s about time someone addresses the architectural slip-up that is Lockett Hall. I’m going to go ahead and dive right in.  The...

Opinion: Native American history education lacking

By Justin Stafford September 10, 2014

The University of Colorado renamed two dorms last week as a tribute to a pair of Arapaho chiefs. The dorms were named “Little Raven” and “Niwot,” instead of the traditional Arapaho...