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Opinion

LSU fans tailgate before the first home game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at the Parade Ground.

Letter to the Editor: LSU Greeks should ‘have a day of disobedience’ on gameday

By L. Paul Hood, Jr. September 21, 2017

In light of the unprecedented trampling on the constitutional rights of innocent Greek member students without due process by LSU President F. King Alexander, I’m encouraging the Greek...

Opinion: Apartment life more advantageous than dorm life

Opinion: Apartment life more advantageous than dorm life

By Ethan Gilberti September 21, 2017

Living in a dorm is considered to be part of the “ultimate college experience.” It is certainly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but students often forget there are other options available....

Opinion: Crime news coverage exploits victims for monetary gain

Opinion: Crime news coverage exploits victims for monetary gain

By Hannah Kleinpeter September 21, 2017

The national news media’s coverage of crime exploits the details of people’s personal lives and trauma for monetary gain and increased ratings. Networks like CNN, CBS News and Fox News monopolize...

Hodges Hall sits in front of Field House Drive on Sept. 13, 2017.

Opinion: LSU french studies program highlights Louisiana, Cajun culture

By Edward d’Espalungue September 20, 2017

French is a heritage language in Louisiana that has endured for generations. In many ways, it is a part of the University’s identity. What can we learn from the history of the French...

Pewdiepie

Opinion: Celebrities don’t get a pass on using racial slurs

By Anna Coleman September 20, 2017

Popular YouTuber PewDiePie was caught using the N-word this month while livestreaming himself playing the game “PlayerUnknown’s Battlground.” “What a f--king N----r. Oh my god,...

Opinion: Overuse, misuse of term ‘racism’ can lead to more issues

Opinion: Overuse, misuse of term ‘racism’ can lead to more issues

By Jacob Maranto September 19, 2017

One of the easiest things to do when facing problems is blaming someone else. It is especially prevalent in the racial tensions plaguing us as a society. This shift of blame goes in many directions: black...

Reggie’s Bar in Tigerland was temporarily suspended June 27 and reopened July 3.

Opinion: Locals should stop frequenting Reggie’s after racist allegations

By Clarke Perkins September 19, 2017

Pressure to make an apology typically results in it being insincere. Reggie’s is not genuinely apologetic for its latest scandal. On Sept. 10, Reggie’s apologized for its Confederate flag and...

A classroom sits empty in the basement of Lockett hall on Sept. 6, 2016.

Opinion: University professors should be held to same standards as students

By Casey Pimentel September 18, 2017

Every student dreads the absence policy portion of the “syllabus talk.” Some teachers are lenient with attendance; others stick to a strict rule concerning grade point deductions after so many...

Messy Teachers

Opinion: Professors should be more understanding toward students

By Jordan Miller September 18, 2017

It’s very easy to have a love-hate relationship with professors — minus the love part. An average, mediocre student might show up to most classes, only spend about 70 percent of their time...

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Opinion: TOPS should apply to vocational schools

By Breanna Smith September 17, 2017

The main goal of TOPS has been to keep our best and brightest in the state, or combating “brain drain” since its inception in 1989. TOPS has yet to meet their goal or solve the problem because...

With LSU enrollment down some classrooms are remaining empty, like this one in the basement of Lockett hall on Sept. 6, 2016, on campus.

Opinion: Society has forgotten the purpose of an education

By Clarke Perkins September 16, 2017

Many Americans seem to forget the true purpose of an education. No, it’s not just to land you a future job, although it may be a perk. Merriam-Webster defines an education as “the...

The new fleet of LSU Tiger Trails buses on Sunday Aug. 28, 2016, on LSU campus.

Opinion: Tiger Trails fails to meet needs of students

By Casey Pimentel September 15, 2017

The Tiger Trails bus system is at the wake of failure.Though many routes probably need more buses, the one route in particular I have experienced tremendous issues with is the Nicholson-Ben Hur route....