Hopefully this Fourth of July, you were with family, friends or both, drinking, grilling, watching fireworks and generally enjoying the freedom of a federally mandated three-day weekend and not constantly...
As we head into July, you may notice an increase in U-Haul trucks, SUVs pulling trailers and pickup trucks stuffed with furniture. The end of summer is on the horizon and for many LSU students, so is the...
“America: Love it or Leave it.”
That’s all that was written on a billboard I passed just outside of Tampa, Fl., last week.
I’ve spent almost 20 years in this country, so it was...
“Supreme Court rules in favor of women’s health.”
That’s what the headlines would have read yesterday if the conservative justices appointed to the Supreme Court hadn’t voted...
There are a lot of reasons I love the World Cup — the spirit of friendly international competition, the ability to watch a sport I love nearly all day every day, and the excuse for a little harmless...
At the end of last semester, many universities across the nation faced complaints from students urging them to include warnings for class content that may trigger uncomfortable and harmful thoughts and...
I went to Chili’s a few weeks ago. Rookie mistake, I know.
But my girlfriend and I were preparing for a road trip and were desperate for any kind of sustenance.
We walked in, and, as no one greeted...
The world of politics is often depicted as a battlefield of questionable decisions, conspiracy and corruption. Based on the way the media portrays the political realm, many young adults have decided to...
Students returning to LSU this fall will be greeted with bright, shiny new non-smoking signs and the always-helpful University police encouraging them to quit our community’s most common vice. At...
Maybe you noticed, but the Miss USA pageant was in Baton Rouge last week. You probably didn’t see it; it was a pretty low-key affair. Anyway, I don’t want to hit you over the head with...
Some Ivy League students starting this fall will be forced to check their privilege at the door, as Harvard’s Kennedy School begins teaching a mandatory class on privilege and power in American society.Student...
Throughout this semester, I wrote about letting go of this flawed society.
I focused the majority of my columns on advocating for minorities’ fair treatment and commanded respect for our rights.
From...
