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Opinion

Classrooms in Allen Hall sit empty on Thursday, March 1, 2018.

Opinion: Schools act as mental prisons to indoctrinate students

By Soheil Saneei October 22, 2018

Michel Foucault once said, “Schools serve the same social functions as prisons and mental institutions — to define, classify, control and regulate people.” Our human egos lead us to believe...

#HimToo

Opinion: #HimToo counterproductive, silences #MeToo movement

By Ashlon Lusk October 21, 2018

#HimToo was a Twitter hashtag started by 32-year-old marketing student and Navy veteran Pieter Hanson’s mother who tweeted, “This is MY son. He graduated #1 in boot camp. He was awarded...

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Opinion: Celebrity status powerful, should be aware of influence

By Kyle Richoux October 21, 2018

Editor's note: This article is a part of a head-to-head. Read the other article here. Opinions are everywhere. Everyone has them, and everyone has the right to voice them. Just like all people are...

Opinion: Traffic cones show larger picture of decrepit infrastructure

Opinion: Traffic cones show larger picture of decrepit infrastructure

By Patrick Gagen October 17, 2018

Baton Rouge’s decrepit road infrastructure is a paradoxical symbol of political malign. Louisiana Democrats believe road infrastructure is underfunded and Republicans believe it’s...

Baton Rouge Police respond to a shooting at "The Lodges at 777" located on 777 Ben Hur Road, on Nov. 8, 2017.

Opinion: Off-campus apartment complexes neglect student safety

By Maya Stevenson October 17, 2018

As many of us know, University housing is unnecessarily expensive. It’s also largely without benefits. Due to this, many college students choose to live in off-campus housing that surrounds the University....

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Opinion: Scare tactics ineffective in drug prevention, safety

By James Smith October 17, 2018

I placed second in the D.A.R.E. essay contest in middle school. I remember that I enjoyed my time in the program and even grew to admire the police officer who led the class. A few years down the road,...

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Opinon: Celebrities should use platform to promote political involvement

By Jasmine Edmonson October 17, 2018

Editor's note: This article is a part of a head-to-head. Read the other article here.  Celebrities are constituents and have the right to voice their political opinion. Singer-songwriter Taylor...

Opinion: Congress must act to secure net neutrality

Opinion: Congress must act to secure net neutrality

By Max Nedanovich October 16, 2018

California Gov. Jerry Brown recently signed a bill prohibiting internet service providers like AT&T and Comcast from blocking or slowing down content or apps or charging apps fees for faster access...

Opinion: Proposed wall represents white people's fear of change

Opinion: Proposed wall represents white people’s fear of change

By Justin Franklin October 16, 2018

Differing opinions on what it means to be American and a history plagued with prejudice and bigotry have always spurred true and meaningful immigration reform in America. Paired with the political weaponization...

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Opinion: Lack of Scantron access on campus inconveniences students

By Max Nedanovich October 16, 2018

Just last week, I had two tests on the same day in which the teacher required students to bring their own Scantrons. I walked to the Student Union to pick some up and when I got to the desk, I was...

Opinion: Catholicism oppresses women with outdated practices

Opinion: Catholicism oppresses women with outdated practices

By Britany Diefenderfer October 16, 2018

Catholicism is dying within the millennial generation. Many women at the University come from Catholic high schools or practicing Catholic families. The decision to continue their faith as an adult is...

Opinion: Baton Rouge should adopt more worker co-ops

Opinion: Baton Rouge should adopt more worker co-ops

By Soheil Saneei October 16, 2018

The U.S. has, for a very long time, held the facade of the freest society in the world. We seemingly value citizen-run production over government-owned businesses, and we prefer our free speech over...