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Opinion: American immigration keeps non-white people away

Opinion: American immigration keeps non-white people away

By Ashlon Lusk August 26, 2018

America’s immigration system is not meant to keep immigrants out, but to keep non-white people out.President Donald Trump is never screaming about Canadian immigrants on the northern border, because...

Opinion: Swearing not equivalent to simple-mindedness, ignorance

Opinion: Swearing not equivalent to simple-mindedness, ignorance

By Maya Stevenson August 25, 2018

“They lack a respectable vocabulary, they use a curse word because they lack the intelligence to think quickly and form a valid point,” reads the reply to the question of, “Do unintelligent...

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Opinion: Democratic socialism promising, requires rebranding

By Justin Franklin August 24, 2018

Democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shocked the nation by defeating top Democrat incumbent Joe Crowley in New York’s midterm primary in June 2018. In her first time ever running for office,...

Opinion: Addiction should be destigmatized, treated as disease

Opinion: Addiction should be destigmatized, treated as disease

By James Smith August 23, 2018

Singer and former Disney Channel actress Demi Lovato was hospitalized after overdosing on July 24. On April 24, 2017, I was arrested after driving drunk and under the influence of a slew of prescription...

Opinion: Russia hysteria exploited, distracts from larger issues

Opinion: Russia hysteria exploited, distracts from larger issues

By Soheil Saneei |@soheilsaneei August 22, 2018

Decades ago, a disease plagued American minds with a madness so self-destructive it blinded many of reason and deprived human touch from any empathy. One man, engulfed in the delusions of jingoism too...

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Opinion: Louisiana non-unanimous jury rule disgrace to fair trial

By Max Nedanovich August 21, 2018

A cornerstone of democracy here in America is requiring proof beyond reasonable doubt in order to convict a defendant in a criminal trial. However, due to an unusual state law, in most felony cases in...

The Daily Reveille Editorial Board received national recognition, and the staff won regional awards for its editorials, website, news and sports reporting from 2017 in the Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence and Louisiana-Mississippi Associated Press Broadcast and Media Editors contests.

Awards: 2017 Daily Reveille Editorial Board receives national recognition, wins other first place regional awards

By Staff Reports August 14, 2018

The Daily Reveille Editorial Board received national recognition in May after placing as a finalist in the Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards for three editorials written...

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Opinion: Supreme Court must ignore Trump’s calls to overturn Roe v. Wade

By Hannah Kleinpeter July 19, 2018

President Donald Trump recently announced his nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh for Supreme Court Justice following the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy. His decision was met with widespread support...

LSU fans enjoy tailgating weather on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, on the Parade Ground under the Memorial Tower.

Letter to the Editor: My Big Fat Greek Tailgate

By Felip Fuentonomopolous July 17, 2018

On July 10, The Daily Reveille outlined the changes to the University’s new policies regulating Greek life. These changes included an update to PS-78, the controversial decision to ban on-campus...

Opinion: Scarlett Johansson, other cis actors unfit for trans roles

Opinion: Scarlett Johansson, other cis actors unfit for trans roles

By Hannah Kleinpeter July 13, 2018

Announcement of the casting for “Rub & Tug,” an upcoming movie depicting the real-life transgender man Dante “Tex” Gill, has sparked controversy among critics and LGBTQ activists...

Opinion: Terry Crews dismantles sexual assault stereotypes

Opinion: Terry Crews dismantles sexual assault stereotypes

By Hannah Kleinpeter July 4, 2018

Actor and former professional football player Terry Crews spoke last week in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee about his experience with sexual assault. He recounted being groped twice at a party...

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Opinion: Female prisons inadequate, increase recidivism rates

By Hannah Kleinpeter July 2, 2018

The female prison population is more than 14 times the size it was in 1970, according to a study by the Vera Institute. Women and girls are the fastest growing incarcerated population in the U.S. Despite...