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Opinion

LSU Black Student Union President Destinee Merida gives opening remarks to "The Unapologetic Conversation" attendees on Nov. 10, 2016 in the African American Cultural Center.

Opinion: Black women face unfair obstacles

By Clarke Perkins September 8, 2017

Your black female classmates face some of the toughest battles at our University.   Black women sit in these predominantly white institutions' lectures with the understanding they are among the most...

Opinion: Silent epidemic in men’s mental health leads to higher rates of suicide

Opinion: Silent epidemic in men’s mental health leads to higher rates of suicide

By Hannah Kleinpeter September 7, 2017

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, men in the United States are 3.5 times more likely to die of suicide than women. It is time we address this disturbing ratio and work to understand...

Opinion: Twitter holds no obligations to free speech

Opinion: Twitter holds no obligations to free speech

By Anna Coleman September 6, 2017

Editor's note: This article is a part of a head-to-head. Read the other article here.To most Americans, nothing captures the beauty of freedom better than the ideals of free speech outlined in the First...

Milo Yiannopoulos' tour bus sits idle on Sept. 21, 2016 outside the Student Union Theater.

Opinion: Twitter should not restrict free speech

By Jacob Maranto September 6, 2017

Editor's note: This article is a part of a head-to-head. Read the other article here. Divisive rhetoric is quickly and not-so-quietly becoming a societal norm in the United States. We are also seeing hateful...

Opinion: American Opportunity Tax Credit valuable financial resource for students

Opinion: American Opportunity Tax Credit valuable financial resource for students

By Jay Cranford September 5, 2017

Life has only three guarantees: death, taxes and terrible parking on campus. So let’s kick the year off with the least depressing of those – taxes. Specifically the American Opportunity Tax...

Opinion: Colleges should provide students with more financial knowledge

Opinion: Colleges should provide students with more financial knowledge

By Chantelle Baker September 3, 2017

Students simply aren’t given enough resources for financial responsibility in college. FICO score. 401K. For some college students, these words are just terms used to describe their future financial...

Opinion: Blockbuster needs a resurgence

Opinion: Blockbuster needs a resurgence

By Miles Jordan September 2, 2017

2017 is the year of comebacks. From the new That’s So Raven spin-off to the Patriots' comeback against the Falcons, there’s been a load of resurgences. The next 2017 comeback installment is...

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Opinion: LSU should have closer grocery options for students

By Anna Coleman September 1, 2017

The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines a food desert as a “low-income census tracts where a significant number or share of residents is more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from...

Crime

Opinion: Americans need to be more empathetic in tragic situations

By Clarke Perkins September 1, 2017

Many Americans, especially those who work in the media, seem to disregard the concept of humanity when it comes to their livelihood. If you pay close attention, you may notice under most viral posts, tragic...

Faculty members and Student Government senators look for dimly lit areas of campus during the Light Walk on Nov. 3, 2015, at the Memorial Tower.

Opinion: Campus needs to better lighting, prioritize safety

By Jordan Miller August 31, 2017

LSU has a beautiful campus with towering magnolia trees, a majestic bell tower and various blossoming flowers throughout the year. Unfortunately, once the sun sets it becomes difficult to see those things,...

Opinion: Students should not abuse drugs like Adderall

Opinion: Students should not abuse drugs like Adderall

By Jacob Maranto August 31, 2017

In the age of electronics, it does not seem outlandish to assume society has many distractions. Attention-deficit disorders and hyperactivity disorders have been on the rise for years, and the powerful...

Kevin Gates is a rapper who's local to the Baton Rouge area. 

Opinion: Baton Rouge rappers shed light on local injustices

By Breanna Smith August 30, 2017

Baton Rouge rap artists like NBA YoungBoy, Boosie Badazz and Kevin Gates are among the most influential social revolutionaries in Louisiana. While their lyrics are jarring at times, the violence they...