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Grover Norquist speaking at the 2013 FreedomFest in Las Vegas, Nevada. Courtesy of Gage Skidmore.

Letter to the Editor: Allegiance to lobbyist could adversely affect LSU education

By James Carville March 10, 2015

UPDATE: James Carville issued an additional statement Thursday, March 12.  "Since the publication of my Letter to the Editor  yesterday, I have received a considerable amount of comments...

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Letter to the Editor: ‘It’s On Us’ to combat sexual assault culture

November 9, 2014

In recent months, the subject of sexual assault has found its way into the forefront of national news and media. A topic that has been nearly absent from public discussion for centuries is suddenly sounding...

Union County residents patiently wait in line to cast their vote on the last day of early voting for the general election at the Union County Clerk in El Dorado, Ark., Monday, Nov. 3, 2014. Polls will be open from 7:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. today with polling sites set up throughout the county. (AP Photo/The El Dorado News-Times, Michael Orrell)

Letter to the Editor: A voteless people is a voiceless people

November 3, 2014

American history has always been about enfranchisement. The Founding Fathers debated voting rights. In 1920, the suffrage movement won the right to vote for women. 1965 saw the passage of the Voting Rights...

LSU sophomore quarter back Anthony Jennings gets tackled by NMSU player and fumbles the ball Saturday, September 27, 2014 during the Tigers' 63-7 victory against the Aggies in Tiger Stadium.

Letter to the Editor: Students should stand behind Jennings through adversity

September 29, 2014

Dear Students, One of the most rewarding experiences as a student attending football games is being a part of the most engaged, spirited, and devoted student section in the nation. There have been countless...

Letter to the Editor: Online, distance learning offers different benefits

September 22, 2014

The recent opinion piece regarding online courses raises a few misconceptions and fallacies that are worth addressing. First in the Venn diagram of academia, distance-learning courses and online courses...

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Letter to the Editor: Landrieu’s “equal pay” claims hypocritical

September 21, 2014

As I joined fellow College Republicans in Free Speech Alley Wednesday afternoon to help recruit new members, I could not help but find myself frustrated with our Democratic counterparts across the way....

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Letter to the Editor: Administration not ignoring unreported sexual assaults

September 18, 2014

Dear Editor, I am concerned about assumptions made in your Sept. 17 editorial accusing LSU of ignoring unreported sexual assaults on campus. It is critical these issues be resolved so our university can...

Letter to the editor: Racial profiling still exists heavily in today’s society

September 15, 2014

I am here writing to you, editor, because I feel there is a topic that needs to be addressed. I am sure you are aware of the Michael Brown incident in Ferguson, M., and Travyon Martin in Sanford, Fla....

Letter to the editor: Other countries’ healthcare systems just as flawed as the U.S.

September 15, 2014

Dear Editor, With all the turmoil over Obamacare over the past few years, I have heard a lot of discussions about what America could be and what America should be. The majority of these discussions focus...

Letter to the editor: More financial aid eligibility will raise graduation rates

September 15, 2014

Dear Editor, I want to address an important issue with The Higher Education Act of 1965. It has to do with who qualifies for financial aid. According to Section 480, an independent student is defined by...

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Letter to the Editor: We must prevent cat homelessness with action

September 14, 2014

There may not be an easy answer to the Baton Rouge area’s cat overpopulation crisis, but there is a simple solution: prevention (“Opinion: No easy answer on cat overpopulation,” 9/9). Laws...

The Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity house can no longer host Greek social events after being told by Greek Affairs an investigation is being conducted.

Letter to the Editor: DKE apology a step in the right direction

September 11, 2014

LSU Football is an experience that should be enjoyable for the full LSU student body. Delta Kappa Epsilon’s game day banner last Saturday created a highly visible, unwelcoming environment for all...