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Opinion

Ogden Honors College host the ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, January 28, 2016 in honor of rennovations being completed at the French House.

Opinion: More students should have access to honors college courses, broaden perspectives

By Erin Stephens February 8, 2020

The University is renowned for football and the fans that support the team, but a lesser-known campus feature is the Roger Ogden Honors College. The honors college was founded in 1992 and offers a selection...

Six lakes surround LSU's Campus in Baton Rouge on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020.

Opinion: LSU Lakes’ restoration needed, badly neglected by University

By Evan Leonhard |@evan_leonhard February 8, 2020

As the flagship university of Louisiana, it may not be surprising to hear that campus was once bordered by acres of swampland. In 1933, the surrounding swamp was donated to the University under the stipulation...

Forget the Super Bowl, how about the commercials?

Opinion: Super Bowl commercials are a long-standing tradition, shouldn’t be overanalyzed

By Shelby Bordes February 7, 2020

In a classic take on a Snickers slogan, “You’re not you when you’re hungry,” the scene opens with actress Betty White, aka “Shawn,” playing football with young men....

3.18.19 the bachelor

Opinion: ‘The Bachelor’ misogynistic, promotes unhealthy culture

By Gabrielle Martinez |@gobbymatinez February 7, 2020

There’s no doubt that reality TV is engraved into American popular culture. As TV and technology advance astronomically, it’s quite the mystery as to why our intelligence continues to rise...

Beware the coronavirus

Opinion: Coronavirus fears spread, minorities groups scapegoated

By Grace Pulliam |@gcpulli February 5, 2020

In the wake of the world’s latest pandemic, anti-Asian rhetoric has found its way back into mainstream American landscape with a startling ease. Those of you who have been paying attention may note...

"We're gonna have to do something about this..."

Opinion: College debt should be canceled, would allow LSU graduates, America in general, to prosper

By Cécile Girard February 5, 2020

Imagine the constant pressure of $37,172 of debt dogging you at every moment. Now imagine this financial weight immediately lifting, never to return. Under the student loan debt cancellation plans espoused...

"We're gonna have to do something about this..."

Opinion: College debt shouldn’t be cancelled, individuals should be responsible for themselves

By Brett Landry February 5, 2020

Let’s set the record straight: universities are outrageously expensive (looking at you, LSU). In response to such abnormal prices, Democratic presidential candidates such as Sens. Elizabeth Warren...

King cakes sit on display to be sold at Calandro's Supermarket on Government Street on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018.

Opinion: The king cake baby is a burdensome tradition, students shouldn’t have to buy next cake

By Marie Plunkett |@MarieC_214 February 4, 2020

Jan. 6, better known as Epiphany or the Twelfth Day, signals the end of the Christmas season and the beginning of Carnival. More importantly, Epiphany is the traditional start of king cake season. From...

Washing machine prices inside the dorm rooms are set to $1.25 a load making it $5.00 just to clean and dry two loads of laundry on Tuesday Oct. 06, 2015, in Laville Hall on LSU campus.

Opinion: Students will probably end up paying the laundry fee in some form, should be given more options

By Elizabeth Crochet February 3, 2020

Towels, shirts and pants, oh my! I have never met someone who likes having to spend money on their dirty clothes. Many students who live in residential halls know the struggle of paying to do laundry each...

Show some love for Tiger Band

Opinion: LSU football games would not be the same without the Tiger Band, band members need to be appreciated more

By Elizabeth Crochet February 3, 2020

This article goes out to all the members of the Tiger Band, cheerleaders, Golden Girls, Color Guard and all other campus performance groups. You are some of the most spirit-filled Tigers on campus. The...

FILE - In this April 19, 2019, file photo, an athlete stands near a NCAA logo during a softball game in Beaumont, Texas. California will let college athletes hire agents and make money from endorsements, defying the NCAA and setting up a likely legal challenge that could reshape U.S. amateur sports. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher, File)

Opinion: The NCAA exploits black athletes, college football players deserve to be paid

By Erin Stephens February 2, 2020

The University’s renowned head football coach, Ed Orgeron, bagged a six-year deal worth $42 million. Some were surprised at the extravagant deal, but Orgeron’s contribution to the University’s...

An LSU fan cheers on Saturday, January 18, 2020 during LSU's National Championship Parade on Field House Drive.

Opinion: The 2020 Tigers are going to be under a lot of pressure, but will exceed expectations

By by Cory Koch February 1, 2020

The 2019 LSU Tigers football team will go down in history for one of the greatest college seasons of all time, and especially for having the greatest LSU season of all time.  The 2020 team will have...