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Opinion

Mike the Tiger enjoys the cold weather on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, in his habitat on LSU campus.

Opinion: Tigers, other wild animals shouldn’t be kept on college campuses

By Ashlon Lusk January 18, 2018

Mike the Tiger shouldn’t live on campus. There is no reason to keep him at the University just to entertain students, teachers and passersby.Tigers are wild animals and need space to roam around....

girl hating

Opinion: Female slang terms reinforce gender inequalities, degrade women

By Sarah Grobety January 17, 2018

The ultimate insult for many men is being called a “bitch” or a “pussy” because these words are equated with femininity. Femininity is used as an insult, as if it’s the worst...

H&M

Opinion: H&M ad alienates American customers, damages brand

By Kiana Naquin January 16, 2018

Recently, clothing retailer H&M ran an advertisement in which a black boy is depicted wearing a sweatshirt reading “Coolest Monkey in the Jungle.” The ad caused immediate upset among loyal...

Opinion: Social bubbles inhibit political expansion, hinder societal growth

Opinion: Social bubbles inhibit political expansion, hinder societal growth

By Kyle Richoux January 15, 2018

After a full year of presidency, President Donald Trump has a historically low approval rating of 38 percent. Despite avid supporters and sycophants, the current president has the lowest regular approval...

Dave Chappelle

Opinion: Dave Chapelle stirs controversy, challenges free speech limits

By Soheil Saneei January 13, 2018

Comedian Dave Chappelle released two controversial Netflix comedy specials on Dec. 31. Throughout his nearly two decade long run as a comedian, Chappelle has frequently been the center of media attention...

Opinion: Turning 21 anti-climactic, highly overrated in society

Opinion: Turning 21 anti-climactic, highly overrated in society

By Abigail Varnado January 13, 2018

Turning 21 can be something exciting for many college students. There’s a stigma surrounding this “coming of age” that makes it seem exciting and freeing. With the ability to legally...

Opioids

Opinion: Trump using opioid crisis to gain support, target base voters

By Justin Franklin January 12, 2018

In October 2017, President Donald Trump declared the opioid epidemic a public health emergency promising to free up resources to help fight addiction in America. In accordance with his doctrine of bigger,...

Tinder

Opinion: Tinder sells sex, eliminates romance from online dating

By Kiana Naquin January 11, 2018

We’re all looking for love or at least a decent romantic relationship with someone. Technology has made this easier for us by providing dating applications which surpass the norm of online dating....

Logan Paul

Opinion: Logan Paul, other YouTubers desensitize public from suicide

By Abigail Varnado January 11, 2018

By now many people have heard about Logan Paul satirizing suicide victims in Japan. There are many who are defending him, many who are falling for his apology video and many who are absolutely against...

Opinion: New Year's resolutions harm consumers, profit companies

Opinion: New Year’s resolutions harm consumers, profit companies

By Sarah Grobety January 10, 2018

It is officially the new year. January brings packed gyms, fad diets and false expectations of a new year being the only opportunity to accomplish goals. According to the Journal of Clinical Psychology,...

Opinion: Personal social media accounts shouldn’t affect employment opportunities

Opinion: Personal social media accounts shouldn’t affect employment opportunities

By Chantelle Baker January 8, 2018

A study performed by the recruiting platform Jobvite has shown 93 percent of employers use social media to screen job candidates before hiring them. It’s unfortunate that the possibility of being...

Troy H. Middleton Library operates during regular business hours on Wednesday Aug. 16. 2017.

Opinion: Middleton Library construction poorly timed, badly planned

By Jordan Miller December 7, 2017

If you’ve been in or around The Quad in the last two and a half months you’ve noticed the major inconvenience and eyesore that is the construction of Troy H. Middleton Library. It began roughly...