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File- This March 13, 2014, file photo shows Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., listening on Capitol Hill in Washington, during a Senate Transportation subcommittee hearing. In the aftermath of committee chairwoman Sen. Feinstein’s accusations that the CIA’s intimidating tactics and breaching of its constitutional authority for filing a criminal complaint against congressional aides, observers say the U.S. intelligence community and its congressional minders have committed serious missteps over the 13 years since the 9/11 terror attacks. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Opinion: Defender or Pretender: Defender of the NSA goes after the CIA

By Joshua Hajiakbarifini March 18, 2014

It’s a dark and quiet night on the University’s campus, until all computers flip on and their hard drives are erased. All research files and information incriminating several companies have...

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Opinion: Hypocritical Corporate Media attacks RT

By Joshua Hajiakbarifini March 9, 2014

On March 5, RT news anchor Liz Wahl resigned on air in protest of her network’s coverage of the Ukrainian crisis. Her resignation sent a shockwave throughout the media and revealed the subtle alliance...

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Opinion: LSU should offer joint-apprenticeships, courses in collaboration with young energy companies

By Andrew Stolzle March 9, 2014

As the global job market continues to evolve, education must adapt to meet the increasing demands of employers. American academia has fallen behind its European counterparts despite record spending by...

Racism, USA

By Jana King February 27, 2014

Editor’s Note: This is the first column in a three-part series discussing racism in America. This column contains language that may be offensive to some readers. Maurice Williams’ participation...

Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., waves as she arrives with President Barack Obama aboard Air Force One at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Friday, Nov. 8, 2013. The president traveled to the Gulf Coast region to visit the Port of New Orleans to make a case that more exports equal more jobs. After New Orleans he will go to Miami area for three Democratic fundraisers. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)

Opinion: Political beliefs should not influence personal choice

By SidneyRose Reynen February 25, 2014

Can you tell someone’s political affiliation by whether they prefer Kelly Clarkson or Rihanna? Apparently so. Does this mean anything? Not at all. Recently, popular music-streaming website Pandora...

This photo released by Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) shows radioactive water leaked from a tank at Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014. Highly radioactive water has overflowed from a storage tank, but the operator says it did not reach the Pacific Ocean. The operator, TEPCO said Thursday that the leak involved partially treated water from early in the crisis, meaning it was more toxic than previous leaks. Three reactors melted at the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant following the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, with radioactive water partially recycled and stored in more than 1,000 tanks. (AP Photo/Tokyo Electric Power Co. )(AP Photo/Tokyo Electric Power Co. )

Opinion: Fukushima nuclear disaster now an American problem

By Annette Sommers February 25, 2014

In a few months, the devastating effects of the Fukushima nuclear disaster will officially taint America’s reputation. Radiation traces have been found in the Japanese food chain, according to the...

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Opinion: Americans should have better knowledge of Constitution

By Andrew Stolzle February 23, 2014

As the nation focuses on the Olympics and the launching of Billy Ray Cyrus’ rap career, its foundation slowly erodes. George Orwell’s “1984” is a warning against the effects of...

LSU kinesiology senior Garrett Bailey presents his katana which Bailey won after winning the Louisiana State Powelifting Championship in 2013.

Opinion: Politicians should focus on sword rights rather than gun rights

By Eli Haddow February 23, 2014

In the 21st century, it is becoming more and more difficult to ignore the political banter surrounding the place of firearms in modern society. Even recent debates concerning concealed weapons on our own...

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers his speech prior to a concert marking the Defenders of the Fatherland Day, celebrated in Russia on Feb. 23, which honors the nation's military and is a nationwide holiday, in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014. Putin pledged that the government will continue efforts to modernize the Russian military.(AP Photo/RIA-Novosti, Alexei Druzhinin, Presidential Press Service)

Opinion: Ukraine: A Victory for the U.S. in a New Cold War

By Joshua Hajiakbarifini February 23, 2014

The United States is currently backing extremist forces in Ukraine as they did in Syria, Libya, Iran and Venezuela. While each of these conflicts have different stories that keep them separate in our minds,...

Opinión: Acciones del gobierno venezolano son crímenes contra la humanidad

Opinión: Acciones del gobierno venezolano son crímenes contra la humanidad

By Jose Alejandro Bastidas February 19, 2014

El 18 de febrero, mientras el líder del partido opositor de Venezuela Leopoldo López se entregaba a la custodia del gobierno - frente a miles de personas protestando las injusticias ocurriendo...

Supporters of senatorial candidate Rob Maness hold up signs Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 in front of the Louisiana state capitol building at the Gun Rights Across America rally.

Opinion: Concealed carry policies require more thought

By Jana King February 18, 2014

Since George Zimmerman shot Trayvon Martin in February of 2012, the two have become household names, resulting in political discussion regarding “stand your ground” and concealed carry laws. Students...

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Opinion: Common sense constructs a determined woman

By Justin Stafford February 18, 2014

The modern college female slays the distressed damsel ideology of yesteryear, but with knights behaving not so chivalrously, I encourage the ladies to practice a few chivalrous traits to strengthen their...