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Opinion: The government needs to have a plan for restoring the economy, help financial recovery

By Brett Landry March 26, 2020

As another week goes by with more cases of COVID-19 deaths and infections, more people are being required to shut themselves up in their homes as they watch their savings and opportunities dry up. The...

Christ the King Catholic Church stands just a short walk from the Parade Grounds on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, on LSU's campus.

Opinion: Churchgoers should not be shamed for staying home, attending services is irresponsible

By Erin Stephens March 26, 2020

Members of religious organizations should not be shamed for heeding the warnings of government officials and staying inside. This pandemic has unimaginably shaken the physical world, but spirituality has...

Procrastination cartoon 

Opinion: Procrastination is a productive, effective way of getting things done

By Gabrielle Martinez March 25, 2020

Whether you do it or not, it’s easy to admit that procrastination brings out an entirely different side of a person. While some people can get tenser and others calmer, there’s one trait everyone...

Trash cartoon 

Opinion: Casting an older woman on “The Bachelorette” is insincere, done for drama, not representation

By Grace Pulliam March 25, 2020

Sacramento hairstylist Clare Crawley was officially named ABC’s newest Bachelorette-elect earlier this month on "Good Morning America."Dedicated Bachelor viewers may recognize Crawley, who has been...

RA virus cartoon 

Coronavirus diaries: Living as an RA in an LSU apartment community

By Cecile Girard March 24, 2020

This is the second piece in a series of first-person accounts of how students are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, written by the Reveille's opinion columnists.   Lately I can't get the...

FILE - In this Aug. 8. 2011 file photo, a Wall Street sign hangs near the New York Stock Exchange, in New York. The U.S. stock market is opening modestly higher Monday, March 9, 2015, following a sell-off Friday. (AP Photo/Jin Lee, File)

Opinion: After coronavirus, the U.S. market must change, reform relationship with China

By Brett Landry |@bmlandry3 March 23, 2020

With studies showing that the American economy can expect to reach an unemployment rate of nearly 20%, one can be certain that the economy and the way of life Americans once knew is gone with the wind....

Coachella cartoon 

Opinion: Coachella is just an excuse to flaunt wealth, should be canceled altogether

By Gabrielle Martinez March 22, 2020

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2020 has been postponed due to growing coronavirus concerns. Instead of taking place in mid-April as originally planned, it will now be hosted in October for...

LSU sophomore quarterback Myles Brennan (15) runs with the ball during the Tiger's 42-6 win against Utah State on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Tiger Stadium.

Opinion: Myles Brennan is the future of LSU football, possibly next Heisman winner

By by Cory Koch March 21, 2020

Who is Myles Brennan? A 21-year-old sports administration major from Mississippi? The man who is supposed to replace Burrow? The next national champion? Brennan is a Heisman hopeful whose play...

The Office image, courtesy of NBC.com. 

Opinion: “The Office” is an effective antidote to COVID-19 worries, helps with de-stressing

By Erin Stephens March 20, 2020

“I am running away from my responsibilities, and it feels so good,” said every college student binge-watching "The Office" at home this weekend. Ricky Gervais, creator of the award-winning...

Coronavirus hobbies cartoon 

Opinion: While stuck at home under quarantine, try some unusual activities to stay sane

By Shelby Bordes March 20, 2020

As we spend an unknown amount of time stuck at home without schools, restaurants, movie theaters, gyms or stores, it is inevitable that we will eventually get bored.  There is only so much Netflix...

Coronavirus evacuation cartoon 

Opinion: LSU’s optional evacuation of on-campus residents is well executed, thoughtful

By Marie Plunkett March 19, 2020

In the wake of its decision to cancel classes until after spring break, the University issued a request for on-campus residents to move out. In a series of emails, students were strongly encouraged to...

Coronavirus in the woods 

Coronavirus diaries: Living in a fishing camp off of the Jourdan River

By Evan Leonhard March 18, 2020

This is the first piece in a series of first-person accounts of how students are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, written by the Reveille's opinion columnists.   I never imagined I would...