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Opinion

The LSU Pro-Life club displays flags each representing an abortion done in one day by Planned Parenthood on Nov. 13, 2017, on the LSU Parade Ground.

Letter to the Editor: ‘The first right we have as human beings is the right to life’

By Ben Parks January 26, 2018

This past Monday, Jan. 22, marked the 45th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. In 1973, the United States Supreme Court legalized abortion, ruling that access to abortion falls under the right to privacy protected...

Opinion: Enablers to blame for decades of Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse

Opinion: Enablers to blame for decades of Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse

By Seth Nieman January 26, 2018

Aly Raisman, McKayla Maroney, Jordyn Wieber, Kyle Stephens and Jamie Dantzscher are just a few of the more than 100 women who were sexually abused by former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar that...

lgbt

Opinion: Media misrepresents, exploits LGBTQ community for profit

By Chantelle Baker January 25, 2018

As time has gone on, our society has become seemingly more and more accepting of the LGBTQ community. There have been conversations about becoming even more inclusive by doing things such as having a lesbian...

Aziz

Opinion: Trending #MeToo movement hindered by recent false accusations

By Abigail Varnado January 25, 2018

This past week, the #MeToo movement took quite the hit. Actor Aziz Ansari was accused of sexual assault by an anonymous woman called “Grace” on Babe.net after a date went sour last September. The...

Opinion: NFL unable to protect players, disregards health risks

Opinion: NFL unable to protect players, disregards health risks

By Soheil Saneei January 24, 2018

In the NFL Wild Card playoff game between the New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers, Panthers quarterback Cam Newton received a vicious hit to the head that disoriented him for several minutes....

Stock

Opinion: Trump’s stock market bragging proves commitment to rich white voters

By Justin Franklin January 24, 2018

The Dow Jones average recently rose to over 26,000 for the first time in history. In perfect accordance with his doctrine of bigger, better and best, it has been all too common for President Trump to tweet,...

Opinion: Sex education necessary, crucial addition to school curriculum

Opinion: Sex education necessary, crucial addition to school curriculum

By Sarah Grobety January 23, 2018

Let’s talk about sex, baby! There is a huge knowledge gap for many high school graduates because school did not properly prepare them for real life situations. Whether it be taxes, life skills or...

Opinion: Obama’s legacy not erased by Trump administration

Opinion: Obama’s legacy not erased by Trump administration

By Justin Franklin January 23, 2018

President Trump seems to be committed to destroying the legacy of former president Barack Obama one policy initiative at a time. From his ongoing attempt to dismantle the Affordable Care Act to his constant...

Campus Clubs

Opinion: Campus clubs invisible to students, difficult to access

By Kyle Richoux January 21, 2018

The University’s campus life website boasts a whopping 451 organizations available to students on campus. Despite this impressive number, the University rarely ever advertises them. The suggestion...

Opinion: Vermilion Parish teacher deprived of First Amendment right, unjustly detained

Opinion: Vermilion Parish teacher deprived of First Amendment right, unjustly detained

By Abigail Varnado January 20, 2018

The First Amendment of the Constitution grants U.S. citizens the right to freedom of speech. At a recent Vermilion Parish school board meeting, one Louisiana resident and teacher was stripped of this right. On...

Oprah 2020

Opinion: Oprah running for president not outlandish, possible in current political climate

By Chantelle Baker January 19, 2018

Editor's note: This article is a part of a head-to-head. Read the other article here.  Oprah Winfrey is a once-in-a-lifetime public figure whose impact has been greater than the average celebrity....

The Tonight Elections

Opinion: Celebrity candidates tarnish the value of careers in public service

By Seth Nieman January 19, 2018

Editor's note: This article is a part of a head-to-head. Read the other article here.  Oprah Winfrey delivered an incredible speech at the 75th Golden Globe Awards. It shed light on the powerful #MeToo...