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Opinion

Nicholson Drive is dimly lit on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Baton Rouge, La.

Opinion: Tailgated and terrified; how Nicholson Drive puts drivers at risk

By Andrew Sarhan November 11, 2024

It was 11:37 p.m. on Halloween, and it was raining heavily. I was on my way to drive a friend home. The rain didn't seem to stop pouring. The high-beam headlights on my car didn't do much to light the...

The live tiger rolled into Tiger Stadium in a cage.

Editorial Board: Shame on Gov. Landry and LSU, Death Valley is no place for a tiger— Mike or not

By Staff Editorial November 11, 2024

Tiger Stadium has a capacity of over 100,000 people.Not a single seat is set aside for a tiger – mascot or not.That’s the way it should be, yet Saturday’s football matchup against Alabama...

LSU fans show off their car on gameday Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, before the LSU vs. McNeese game outside the Hill Memorial Library in Baton Rouge, La.

Opinion: When tailgating turns cheugy, red flags you should look out for this gameday

By Blair Bernard November 8, 2024

The most anticipated season of the year arrives every late August. Thousands of people prepare months in advance; they take off work and travel hundreds of miles to be at LSU game days. College football...

FILE - Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry speaks during the start of the special session in the House Chamber on Jan. 15, 2024, in Baton Rouge, La.

Opinion: Jeff Landry’s Controversial Governorship

By Andrew Sarhan November 7, 2024

Jeffrey “Jeff” Landry is the 57th governor of Louisiana, and the circumstances it took for him to get elected are shady at best. Not only did the Louisiana Democrats run one of the worst candidates...

“Bill Nye the Science Guy” and “The Magic School Bus” is coming back to television. 

Opinion: Ms. Frizzle and Grandma Aggie are the same person, and you can’t tell me otherwise

By Jemiah Clemons November 6, 2024

In wake of Halloween, it’s time to finally address the elephant in the room. Ms. Frizzle and Grandma Aggie are the same person. It's a stretch, but stick with me, and everything will make sense....

Traffic comes to a halt Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, on Highland Road in Baton Rouge, LA.

Letter to the Editor: Drivers and pedestrians alike need to be more cautious

By Randall Newsom November 6, 2024

Nearly every day I drive through the LSU campus, twice a day on Highland Road. Due to heavy vehicle and foot traffic, I always observe the 25 mph speed limit. There are times it's advisable (IMO) to go...

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump watches as Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an ABC News presidential debate, Sept. 10, 2024, in Philadelphia. 

Opinion: The illusion of choices, elections are just a spectacle

By Mohammad Tantawi November 5, 2024

You would think your community would be your main concern. Events and developments within short distances constitute a bigger threat, relief and addition to your life. Despite the obvious, local newsrooms...

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event at Nassau Coliseum, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Opinion: A vote for Trump is indeed a vote for fascism

By Matthew Pellittieri November 4, 2024

Editor’s Note: The author of this column is an officer for Geaux Vote LSU, a nonpartisan student organization. The views expressed are his own and are not intended to be taken as Geaux Vote’s...

Decorated pumpkins sit outside a dorm room Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in North Hall on Alaska Street in Baton Rouge, La.

Opinion: Think Halloween is evil? This surprising history lesson will change your mind

By Amyri Jones November 3, 2024

Even though Halloween has already passed, I still have some thoughts regarding the spooky day. While scrolling on TikTok, I saw a video of a Christian girl implying that Halloween is a demonic holiday...

Prison Illustration

Opinion: People who text and drive should spend a night in jail

By Blair Bernard November 1, 2024

Apart from trusting everyone on the road with your life every time you get behind the wheel, let's add a little electronic device to distract them from ensuring your safety. Unfortunately, we are very...

This image released by Cineverse Entertainment shows David Thornton in a scene from "Terrifier 3."

Opinion: The dark side of horror and its effects on women

By Garrett McEntee October 31, 2024

You may have seen a horrifying black-and-white harlequin with razor-sharp teeth this Halloween season. If you are unaware, this grotesque visage is the face of the Terrifier franchise, a series of movies...

Trump Bible Graphic

Opinion: Holy politics, how Trump is taking advantage of Christians for votes

By Andrew Sarhan October 31, 2024

On my drive back home from fall break, I noticed a giant advertisement taken by the GOP with the words, “God Bless President Trump.” As a deist and a person who went to a Catholic high school,...