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Opinion

Floats travel down the street during the Iris Mardi Gras Parade on Canal St. on Saturday, March 2, 2019.

Opinion: Mardi Gras breeds violence, disrespect to host cities

By Michael Frank March 5, 2019

I stood on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans. The neutral ground was turning into a swampy mess after a bout of stop-and-start rain while a sea of drunken hedonists yelled obscenities at a passing...

An LSU student scrolls through Facebook, on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019.

Opinion: Facebook useful tool for civil political discourse

By James Smith March 4, 2019

There are a few reasons I decided to write for the opinion section of The Reveille rather than entertainment or news. Of those, the ability to engage in politics on social media sits at the top of the...

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Opinion: Natural hair should be embraced, not discriminated against

By Te’Kayla Pittman March 1, 2019

For decades, black Americans have struggled with getting approval for their natural hair. In the workplace, it is seen as unprofessional, and for schools it is seen as unpleasant and inappropriate. From...

LSU Golden Girls hold the American Flag in the halftime show during the Tigers' 31-14 defeat against The University of Arkansas on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2015 in Tiger Stadium.

Opinion: National anthem, American flag represent all Americans

By Donald Fountain March 1, 2019

An 11-year-old was arrested in Florida for being disruptive and not following school rules. This story made national news because the boy didn’t want to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, although...

Opinion: Nutritional, healthy eating privilege for wealthy communities

Opinion: Nutritional, healthy eating privilege for wealthy communities

By Olivia James February 26, 2019

The world changes and modernizes every day, and with that, people are more concerned about their health. Nobody is yelling, “Super-Size me!” anymore. Instead, people want leafy greens and organic...

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

Opinion: Tigerland attack reaffirms safety concerns for campus women

By Ashlon Lusk February 26, 2019

Women shouldn’t have to be afraid to get into a car for fear they may be kidnapped. Over the past few weeks, there have been attempted kidnappings around campus that have only heightened existing...

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Opinion: Fake progressivism, ‘wokeness’ disrespectful to real activists

By Kyle Richoux February 26, 2019

Progressivism is an important goal for every society, and it’s why we have change. Technology and society progress hand in hand, and each is as important as the other. While technological progress...

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Opinion: Benefits of modern advancements undervalued, disregarded

By Kyle Richoux February 25, 2019

Different time periods in our history evoke certain societal atmospheres. From as recent as the colorful and exuberant 1980s to the tough but earnest 1800s, and even as far back as the artistic haven of...

Opinion: Scrutiny of presidential candidates necessary for informed voting

Opinion: Scrutiny of presidential candidates necessary for informed voting

By Maya Stevenson February 22, 2019

There are over 530 candidates currently registered to run for president in 2020. With announcements of presidential-hopefuls entering the race that’s sweeping the nation, candidates are being slammed...

An LSU student recieves a match on Tinder.

Opinion: Online dating inadequate replacement for in-person courtship

By Te’Kayla Pittman February 20, 2019

Online dating has become the most common form of dating among college students. People seem to feel more comfortable approaching others online than in person. At first, you may think nothing is wrong with...

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Opinion: African American complacency is the primary threat to achieving equality

By Donald Fountain February 20, 2019

It seems as though major steps are taken toward ending racism every 100 years. The Emancipation Proclamation freed the slaves in the 1860s. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led the civil rights movement...

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Opinion: Esquire’s ‘American Boy’ story overtold tale of privilege

By Olivia James February 20, 2019

Editor's note: This article is a part of a head-to-head. Read the other article here. American men’s magazine Esquire recently did a cover story about a 17-year-old white male Ryan...