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Opinion

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....

The LSU Barnes and Nobles sits on 2 Union Square, Baton Rouge on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018.

Letter to the Editor: LSU textbook resources underutilized, require greater awareness

Students across the country may have very different experiences, but one thing remains the same on nearly every campus: the textbook prices are outrageously high and are only getting higher. Here at LSU,...

A squad car rests in the LSUPD station parking lot on Wednesday, January 11, 2016.

Letter to the Editor: LSU must take greater safety precautions to prevent sexual assault

By Austin Howton April 9, 2019

I walked through LSU’s Enchanted Forest the night of the Bacchus parade. The night was dark. One required a keen eye to recognize the cascading live oak tentacles. Ahead, there was a father and his...

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Opinion: Cancel culture hurts more than it helps

By Ashlon Lusk April 8, 2019

YouTuber Shane Dawson made jokes about bestiality and pedophilia a few years ago. This was wrong of him and if he had been making these jokes today, he would deserve to be “canceled.”“Cancel...

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Opinion: No tattoo is worth unemployment

By Ashlon Lusk April 3, 2019

Editor's note: This article is a part of a head-to-head. Read the other article here. A tattoo shouldn’t be more important to you than receiving a job.A friend recently came to me and asked...