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Opinion: Forgoing social media irresponsible, enables misinformation

By Michael Frank April 29, 2019

When speaking about social media, reactions tend to vary from the self-aggrandizing, noxious fumes spouted by influencers bragging on the recent likes garnered by their goat yoga pictures to the reactions...

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Opinion: Media violence desensitizing, decreases awareness

By Olivia James April 29, 2019

These days, it seems like I can’t scroll down Twitter without seeing an obscene video of someone getting beat up or dying. Whether it just be a school fight or someone being shot by the police, I...

The Student Health Center rests at its location on LSU's campus on Monday, April 2, 2018.

Letter to the Editor: People should get tested for STIs, educate themselves before contracting them

By Jordon Smith April 26, 2019

In recent years, many states across the country have decreased their STD rates. As a country, we have continued to decrease the incidence rates of gonorrhea and syphilis. Although we have advanced dramatically...

LSU's campus is riddled with many warnings of towing enforcement during school hours around campus on Sept. 12, 2017.

Letter to the Editor: Towing vehicles unnecessary when students pay for permits, numerous fees

By Tammia Marcano April 25, 2019

It is quite frustrating as a University student that cars are being towed on a campus for which a parking permit is mandated.  For the year 2018-19, freshmen students are required to live on campus,...

Barnes & Nobles bookstore on Wednesday Aug. 18, 2016.

Letter to the Editor: ‘Open Education Resources’ key to reshaping textbook market

By Charlie Spring April 19, 2019

In response to the previously submitted "Letter to the Editor" regarding underutilized textbook resources, there is no question that the outrageous price of textbooks imposes an undue burden on students....

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Letter to the Editor: LSU attendance policy neglects student-parents, hinders success

There are 4.8 million of these students enrolled in universities across the U.S. They make up 26% of the undergraduate population, but only 28% complete their degree. Their presence on college campuses...

Opinion: "Other woman" never to blame for cheating partner

Opinion: “Other woman” never to blame for cheating partner

By Te'Kayla Pittman April 14, 2019

It’s no secret that cheating has become popular in most relationships. Having a “side chick” is praised and even encouraged for men. Most men find it cool to have more than one partner,...

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Opinion: Algorithms threaten democracy, promote filter bubbles

By Olivia James April 14, 2019

Algorithms decide what users want to get out of our internet experience by analyzing factors such as location, browser, age, gender and browsing history to decide what we see on different platforms. Google is...

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Opinion: ’Serial dating’ harmful trend among college students

By Donald Fountain April 14, 2019

Editor's note: This article is a part of a head-to-head. Read the other article here.  When it comes to judging relationships, a lot of people are softer than a roll of Cottonelle toilet tissue....

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Opinion: Legalization of CBD positive step toward destigmatization

By Michael Frank April 11, 2019

In 1937, the Marihuana Tax Act made the possession of cannabis illegal, including hemp and marijuana. In 1970, the Controlled Substances Act further criminalized the use and distribution of cannabis products....

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Opinion: Casual dating beneficial for self-discovery

By Te'Kayla Pittman April 10, 2019

Editor's note: This article is a part of a head-to-head. Read the other article here.  Those who are not in committed relationships and are seeing several people are often shamed and labeled...

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Opinion: Women’s prisons in need of major institutional reform

By Maya Stevenson April 10, 2019

Quite frankly, the criminal justice system is a mess. It is brutal, unfair and rarely completes its purpose. Women are one of the groups dealt a harsh hand of cards pertaining to the criminal justice system....