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Opinion: Transgender military ban exposes Trump’s transphobia

By Ashlon Lusk February 1, 2019

The transgender military ban is due entirely to transphobia. Military service should be open to anyone who is willing and able. The U.S. legally excluded women from the military until 1948, why are...

Opinion: Increase in female politicians exposes lingering sexism, misogyny

Opinion: Increase in female politicians exposes lingering sexism, misogyny

By Maya Stevenson January 31, 2019

The 2018 election cycle was a groundbreaking year for women in government. Over 100 women were elected to Congress, 36 of which are new. This number is record-breaking, beating a previous high from 1992....

A student enters the Center for Assessment and Evaluation on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, in Himes Hall.

Opinion: Computerized testing impersonal, detrimental to information retention

By Michael Frank January 30, 2019

I remember waiting outside of Himes Hall a few years ago, reviewing my poor excuse for note scribblings and thinking to myself then, as I do now, how the University’s policy on computerized testing...

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Opinion: President Trump, climate change deniers hinder positive progress

By Ashlon Lusk January 29, 2019

Stop drinking out of plastic straws and cups. Eat a vegan or vegetarian diet. Carpool with your friends. All of these are wonderful ways to do your part in reducing pollution. Unfortunately, you could...

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Opinion: Feminist movement not radical, demands true equality

By James Smith January 26, 2019

Editor's note: This article is a part of a head-to-head. Read the other article here.  U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, unseated a 10-term incumbent running on what many called...

An oak tree stands in the Quad on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018.

Opinion: LSU cares about individual students’ personal, academic success

By Maya Stevenson January 24, 2019

When discussing the drawbacks of the University with any naysayer, the size of the University inevitably comes up. Since it has over 30,000 students, there’s no way for the University to care about...

LSU student browses the University's schedule booklet.

Opinion: LSU’s schedule booklet lacks detail, transparency

By Donald Fountain January 23, 2019

Life as a college student can be stressful. One concern weighing heavily on students’ minds each term is signing up for classes. The University makes this process more frustrating than it realizes....

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Opinion: Contemporary radical feminism dangerous, counterproductive

By Kyle Richoux January 21, 2019

Editor's note: This article is a part of a head-to-head. Read the other article here.  Today’s political and cultural landscape is tumultuous, and we’d be hard pressed to find anyone...

Opinion: Fee bill unnecessarily vague, leaves students with questions

Opinion: Fee bill unnecessarily vague, leaves students with questions

By Te’Kayla Pittman January 21, 2019

One of the many things on University students’ minds is money and what they are actually investing their money into. Students tend to stress over finding ways to make money and stay away from being...

Opinion: LSU students require healthy, affordable food options on campus

Opinion: LSU students require healthy, affordable food options on campus

By Kyle Richoux January 21, 2019

Eating is not only vital to our health, but also critical for our development. It’s important for college students to know the facts about nutrition because anything not affecting our bodies now...

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Opinion: Self acceptance, ‘finding yourself’ integral to personal growth

By James Smith January 21, 2019

Society tells us to label one another based on occupation. We ask strangers, “What do you do?” rather than, “Who are you?” We ask children, “What do you want to be when you...

Opinion: Celebrity sexual abusers don't deserve public forgiveness, fame

Opinion: Celebrity sexual abusers don’t deserve public forgiveness, fame

By Ashlon Lusk January 21, 2019

Many people believe men are the victims of the #MeToo movement. Instead of worrying about the real victims who were assaulted and raped, they are more concerned with the men who committed these crimes...