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Opinion

trump and pope

Opinion: Organized religion utilized as polarizing, divisive political tactic

By Justin Franklin March 27, 2018

Today, as secularism rises and the nation becomes more tolerable, the role of religion in American life is becoming less clear. This is not because people are becoming less religious; it is because religion...

disabled

Opinion: Disabled people misrepresented, extorted for monetary gain

By Kyle Richoux March 26, 2018

Approximately 48.9 million people around the United States have a disability of some sort, according to the National Service Inclusion Project. Even those without disabilities aren’t free from its...

vape

E-cigarettes dangerous, unhealthy smoking alternative

By Chantelle Baker March 25, 2018

It makes no sense to believe a cigarette alternative would be risk-free. E-cigarettes expose the body to cancer-causing chemicals, and common fruity flavors are the most potent, according to research reported...

Bike usage increases on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, on campus.

Opinion: LSU bicyclists deserve infrastructure improvements

By Seth Nieman March 22, 2018

A quick walk around LSU will enlighten anyone of the ongoing infrastructure crisis that needs to be addressed. The only existing bike lanes on campus runs along Field House Drive and South Stadium Drive,...

the crown

Opinion: Hollywood wage gap reveals larger societal issue

By Sarah Grobety March 21, 2018

Critically acclaimed actress Claire Foy, who portrays Queen Elizabeth II, was paid significantly less than her male co-star Matt Smith, according to executives from the production company “Left Bank...

Opinion: Herbal remedies healthy, natural alternative to pharmaceuticals

Opinion: Herbal remedies healthy, natural alternative to pharmaceuticals

By Abigail Varnado March 21, 2018

For many people, modern medicine is a saving grace. People can use it for grave illnesses, pain after surgery, hormones or just the common cold. Modern medicine even prolongs the lifespan of humans in...

trump cabinet

Opinion: Trump’s cabinet reflects race of his preferred associates

By Justin Franklin March 20, 2018

Directly after the firing of Omarosa Manigault, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders responded to inquiries about White House diversity saying, “We have a really diverse team across...

Opinion: Matching tattoos too extreme for undetermined love

Opinion: Matching tattoos too extreme for undetermined love

By Kiana Naquin March 20, 2018

Whether it be getting engaged, moving in together, or even, buying matching Jordans, we are all looking for a unique symbol of love to display to the world. Sometimes we may even go to extremes to express...

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Opinion: Trump’s sexual misconduct, disrespect for women inexcusable

By Sarah Grobety March 18, 2018

"Nobody has more respect for women than I do. Nobody," said President Donald Trump at a presidential debate on Oct. 19, 2016.The 2016 election pushed the boundaries of what was considered...

lgbt

Opinion: Refusing gay couples’ right to adopt unconstitutional

By Sarah Grobety March 17, 2018

Last month, the Georgia Senate passed a bill that would allow adoption agencies who receive tax funding the right to refuse homosexual couples from adopting children. The purpose of the bill was to allow...

LSU's Parade Ground sits nearly bare on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 due to the recent tailgating policies.

Opinion: Greek Life tailgating regulations put students’ lives at risk

By Ashlon Lusk March 16, 2018

The hazing-related death of University freshman pledge Maxwell Gruver was a wake-up call to the University to do something about hazing that goes on in fraternities. LSU President F. King Alexander recently...

arming teachers

Opinion: Keep firearms out of schools, allow teachers to teach

By Seth Nieman March 16, 2018

The definition of teacher in the Merriam-Webster dictionary is listed as "one that teaches; especially: one whose occupation is to instruct." As the nation continues to respond to the recent school shooting...