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Opinion: Ellen DeGeneres can be friends with a Republican

By Shelby Bordes October 20, 2019

Ellen DeGeneres and George W. Bush were photographed together talking and laughing at a recent Dallas Cowboys football game. The photo received immediate, negative attention toward DeGeneres and her friendship...

Greek Life

Opinion: Greek Life recruitment should start second semester

By Gabrielle Martinez October 18, 2019

Sorority and fraternity recruitment on the University’s campus happens before classes ever begin. Since potential new members have yet to experience their first day at the University, they shouldn’t...

Trump's most dangerous weapon of choice: His Twitter account

Opinion: Louisianans Smart Enough to Ignore Trump During Primary

By Cecile Girard October 17, 2019

On Oct. 12, as LSU football fans anxiously awaited the final score of the LSU vs University of Florida game, Louisiana voters waited for the results of another important competition: the gubernatorial...

Troy H. Middleton Library

Opinion: LSU should prioritize students when building facilities on campus

By Cory Koch October 16, 2019

Outdoor classrooms and study spaces would massively improve the health and mental well-being of University students. A walk across the University reveals bustling classrooms flanked by the always impressive...

LSU President F. King Alexander sweeping Greek Life tailgating issues under the proverbial rug

Opinion: Greek life should move tailgates back to Parade Ground

By Cory Koch October 14, 2019

It is often said that sports are the front porch of a university. The University's football program and game day environment are nationally acclaimed and widely touted for the incredible culture of hospitality. ...

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott can't find privacy anywhere, not even on the Moon

Opinion: Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott deserve to keep their relationship private

By Shelby Bordes October 14, 2019

I’m sure you all know by now that the popular couple Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott have called it quits. Like most celebrity couples, Jenner and Scott can not just have a normal break up. The public...

Opinion: Yellowstone bison continuous habitat loss could lead to extinction

Opinion: Yellowstone bison continuous habitat loss could lead to extinction

By Jasmine Edmonson| @edmonsonjasmine October 14, 2019

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuses to perform an in-depth review about whether Yellowstone National Park bison should be on the endangered species list. The Endangered Species Act allows citizens...

Statue of Liberty judges America's immigrants on net worth, not democratic values and principles

Opinion: Immigrants’ accomplishments shouldn’t be their only value

By Maya Stevenson October 13, 2019

Since immigration has become such a hot topic in the U.S., there have been many takes on the issue. One of them being, “We should accept immigrants, because who knows who they’ll be? Immigrants...

LSU football players gather on the field during the Tigers' 46-6 victory over Utah State on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, at Tiger Stadium.

Opinion: Paying college athletes could create unhealthy power dynamic

By Gabrielle Martinez │ @gobbymatinez October 11, 2019

College athletes shouldn't receive money from their university based on the privileges they already have access to. From free tuition to free room and board, it seems like asking for more would be greedy. This...

The Tigerland sign sits on Bob Pettit Boulevard, on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.

Opinion: Men need to step up their style at bars in Tigerland

By Cecile Girard October 10, 2019

If I were to ask you to picture the typical man on a night out in Tigerland, you would probably imagine them wearing something like this: a purple polo, khaki shorts or pants, Sperry's and a baseball cap....

Mental illness education vital to prison reform at East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.

Opinion: Justice system disregards sexual assault survivors’ pain, is broken

By Maya Stevenson October 9, 2019

Two years ago, Superior Court of California Judge Aaron Persky sentenced the infamous Stanford rapist to six months’ incarceration in the Santa Clara County jail to be followed by three years of...

LSU senior quarterback Joe Burrow (9) preparing to throw the ball during the Tigers' 42-6 victory against Utah State on October 5, 2019 at Tiger Stadium.

Opinion: Joe Burrow is prime candidate to win Heisman Award

By Cory Koch October 9, 2019

The odds of LSU quarterback Joe Burrow winning the Heisman Trophy Award at the beginning of this season was 200-1, according to the Action Network website. The odds have shifted to 9-2, which reflects...