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Opinion: Service industry needs more protections against sexual harassment

By Breanna Smith November 2, 2017

In college, if you don’t work in the restaurant or bar industry, you probably know someone who does. For many college students, working nights at a bar is how rent gets paid each month. Working in...

A wall entitled "Bonjour Max Ernst Portfolio" is on display as part of LSU Museum of Art's exhibit Bonjour | Au Revoir Surréalisme at the Shaw Center for the Arts on Oct. 11, 2017.

Opinion: Art, humanities majors work just as hard as STEM majors

By Ethan Gilberti November 1, 2017

Humanities degrees have declined since 2012 according to a study by the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Many now see the humanities, or “coffee shop degrees,” as elementary and useless...

LSU Department of Biological Sciences Professor James Moroney measures photosynthesis using oxygen evaluation at his lab in the LSU Life Sciences Building on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017.

Opinion: Public should look to professionals on scientific matters

By Anna Coleman November 1, 2017

A 2016 global attitudes study by the Pew Research Center found the U.S. “has the highest carbon emissions per capita, but it is among the least concerned about climate change and its potential impact.” A...

A "swagged out" pumpkin recieves a fresh coat of paint on Oct. 23, 2016 at a Halloween themed get-together.

Opinion: Halloween a fun holiday for both children, adults

By Jordan Miller October 31, 2017

Editor's note: This article is a part of a head-to-head. Read the other article here. Halloween isn’t just one day celebrated at the end of October. It’s a month long build up of excitement...

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Opinion: People unnecessarily overspend on Halloween

By Jacob Maranto October 31, 2017

Editor's note: This article is a part of a head-to-head. Read the other article here. Nothing screams America like collectively spending $8.4 billion on candy and costumes in a few short weeks. According...

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Opinion: Costumes should never include use of blackface, offensive stereotypes

By Clarke Perkins October 31, 2017

You’re more than capable of dressing up as Beyoncé without painting your face black. Even if you’re looking for a last-minute costume, don’t throw on some brown makeup and draw on...

LSU football coach Ed Orgeron cheers on his team during the Tigers' 35-26 win against Syracuse on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Tiger Stadium.

Opinion: Why it’s not yet time for Coach O to go

By Chris Caldarera October 31, 2017

There’s a famous idiom about the nature of opinions that circulates whenever someone throws rational thought to the wind and speaks atop the fickle soapbox of emotion. Minus a crass word here and...

Opinion: Candy corn shouldn't be a go-to for trick-or-treaters

Opinion: Candy corn shouldn’t be a go-to for trick-or-treaters

By Chantelle Baker October 30, 2017

USA Today estimates $2.7 billion worth of candy to be bought specifically for Halloween this year. Parents all over America go loading their shopping carts with bags full of candy all for one night of...

The LSU football team runs onto the field before the Tigers' 27-23 victory against Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, in Tiger Stadium.

Opinion: LSU fans must be supportive of their football team

By Clarke Perkins October 30, 2017

It seems like many students need to be reminded that football players are friends, not food. Though people at football games are known for their rowdiness and verbal expressions, control yourself the next...

The Student Health Center operates during its normal hours on Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, on Infirmary Road.

Opinion: University should provide resources to students for spotting drug addiction

By Breanna Smith October 29, 2017

Opioid addiction in America is not new, but the epidemic of fatal opioid overdoses is unprecedented. The crisis has reached epidemic levels largely due to the indifference of lawmakers and the misinterpretation...

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Opinion: Helicopter parents negatively affect their child’s college experience

By Anna Coleman October 27, 2017

Helicopter parenting is generally defined as parents’ over-involvement in their children’s lives. This includes things like solving all of their child’s problems for them, handling all...

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Opinion: New Orleans Saints more than a football team, gives hope to locals

By Jordan Miller October 27, 2017

Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve heard about the New Orleans Saints. To some of you, they might just be that football team you hear about because they’re one of the only decent...