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Opinion

Cartoon: 'The Bachelor'

Opinion: ‘The Bachelor’ distorts reality, creates unrealistic expectations for society

By Myia Hambrick February 25, 2017

It’s “Bachelor season,” which means many people in America are enamored with the crazy, scripted world of ABC’s “The Bachelor.” I am a sucker for TV shows, but reality...

Cartoon: Morning classes

Opinion: Morning classes undeserving of bad reputation

By Osie Evans February 24, 2017

The most common piece of advice upperclassmen offer freshmen is to avoid morning classes like the plague. Supposedly, after over 15 years of waking up at the crack of dawn, something about college life...

Making the right choice for your phone plan can involve the consideration of numerous factors, including internet speed and hotspot usage.

Opinion: Unlimited plans reach new heights with Verizon’s new release

By Myia Hambrick February 24, 2017

Last week, Verizon announced the resurrection of its unlimited plan, joining the ranks of AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile which already offer similar plans. According to a Yahoo! Finance article, the new...

Cartoon: Public education

Opinion: Lack of funding, charter accountability detrimental to public schools

By Alaina DiLaura February 23, 2017

Considering that thirty years ago charter schools didn’t even exist, it’s crucial to examine the effect the privatization movement has on the public education landscape. With Education Secretary...

The LSU Student Union will be open 24 hours during finals week.

Opinion: Campus dining chains should market to students

By Christopher Godail February 23, 2017

McDonald’s needs no introduction, and neither does Papa John’s, Chick-Fil-A or any other casual dining chain. They’re established icons in our fast food generation, and the long lines...

Netflix's "Dear White People" has caused boycotts from white audiences about how the show promotes white genocide. 

Opinion: Netflix’s “Dear White People” illustrates viewer discomfort with minority-focused television

By Abbie Shull February 22, 2017

Last week, Netflix released the trailer for its newest original series based on the 2014 indie film “Dear White People.” In response, a group of special white snowflakes have boycotted Netflix,...

Cartoon: Liberty

Opinion: Young adults need an easier path to financial independence

By Lynne Bunch February 22, 2017

If you graduated from a Louisiana university in 2012, you would owe on average nearly $23,000 in student loan debt. Based on national figures compiled by the Project on Student Debt, about 70 percent of...

Members of the Air Force ROTC at LS march past the flag pole during the LSU Salutes ceremony in the Fall of 2009.

Opinion: Air Force ROTC provides many opportunities for students

By Frederick Bell February 21, 2017

The University’s Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps is a great resource for students looking for financial support, discipline and structure, lifelong friends and a multitude of other benefits. Many...

Cartoon: Bill Nye

Opinion: Reboots invoke credulous relationship between science and public

By Ryan Thaxton February 21, 2017

For most 90s babies, Bill Nye and Ms. Frizzle were science heroes in elementary schools across the country. This year, Netflix is bringing back both “Bill Nye the Science Guy” and “The...

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Opinion: Fully automatic assault rifles are unnecessary for civilians

By Jordan Marcell February 20, 2017

Editor’s Note: This is the last part in a four-part series on mental health and gun violence. It seems that a lot of people are under the impression, for some reason or another, that civilians absolutely...

We should all use social media responsibly and verify posts before sharing them. 

Opinion: Social media users should be cautious of spreading “fake news”

By Osie Evans February 18, 2017

Social media has become such a regular part of daily life that its users don’t appreciate the power and responsibility associated with having an easily accessible platform. This is how we got to...

The mistreatment, abuse and neglect of children is often dismissed in the absence of physical evidence. 

Opinion: Respect for parents should not be considered automatic, mandatory

By Lynne Bunch February 17, 2017

The Journal of the American Medical Association discovered 12.5 percent of children in the United States experience neglect, emotional or physical abuse before turning 18. The study, which used confirmed...