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Opinion

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Opinion: These problematic Halloween costumes need to go

By Frank Kidd October 31, 2023

Editor's note: The following column is satire.Halloween is a great opportunity to express oneself; however, there are certain pitfalls to be avoided. The recent revelation that doing blackface is bad is...

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Opinion: Ronald Turpin has a right to defend himself

By Frank Kidd October 30, 2023

Editor's note: The following column is satire. Local homeowner Ronald Turpin was surprised to learn that his neighbor Chester Patterson isn't very fond of him after Patterson struck his neighbor without...

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Opinion: Caitlin Covington and Christian girl autumn are perfect

By Garrett McEntee October 30, 2023

It’s the most amazing time of year—chai drinks and foliage changing to burnt orange and crimson. The heat of summer forgotten and the true chill of winter still unknown. It's fall! It’s...

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Opinion: The uber-commercialized American sports market has no soul

By Nathaniel Dela Peña October 29, 2023

When you sit on the couch to watch your favorite team, there’s one thing you should notice about the experience. It’s not the new helmets, hats or possibly the new turf. No, it’s the...

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Opinion: Republican censorship plans are foolproof

By Frank Kidd October 26, 2023

Editor's note: The following column is satire. A few weeks ago, the book-banning push reached a new level when Sen. John Kennedy recited sections from LGBTQ+ young adult books, including “All Boys...

Louisiana Gov.-elect Jeff Landry speaks about his transition plans on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, during a press conference in Lafayette, La.

Opinion: Jeff Landry’s outright victory shows weakness of our democracy

By Matthew Pellittieri October 25, 2023

For Jeff Landry and countless other politicians across the state, Oct. 14 was the first of many great days to come. For our democracy and all that it protects, Oct. 14 was the latest in a long chain...

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Opinion: Standing with Israel requires accountability

By Nathaniel Dela Peña October 24, 2023

As an American, it’s difficult for me to understand the plight of every Israeli and Palestinian family grappling with what to do after the loss of their loved ones. I will never feel their pain or...

Letter to the editor: Free speech Alien

Letter to the editor: Humans, aliens need freedom of speech

By Keith John Paul Horcasitas October 23, 2023

With all the recent instances of free speech being assaulted either on the macro level in Washington, D.C. as well as on a micro level, I had a flashback to this cherished freedom that we all used to be...

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Opinion: The media is obsessed with pitting sisters against each other

By Lindsay Bickham October 20, 2023

Sister dynamics are tricky to understand for people with sisters and even trickier for those without. As someone who knows the definition of sisterhood through lived experiences, I feel more than qualified...

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Opinion: Romantic love is a thing of the past

By Garrett McEntee October 18, 2023

Growing up, every child is told to pursue fairy tale love. You’ll find your prince, princess, lord, lady or good-natured peasant, and you’ll fall in a deep, true love. Alas, how love is oftentimes...

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Opinion: Social media can be a major distraction for students

By Isabella Albertini October 17, 2023

Imagine if your future doctor was scrolling through TikTok while sitting in heart surgery class.Or if your future lawyer was buying a Lululemon skirt instead of learning about civil cases.Or if your future...

Scream Therapy

Opinion: When in doubt, scream it out

By Garrett McEntee October 16, 2023

Screaming is an innate behavior to humans. You come into this world wailing, your voice shaping the world and sharing your shock, fear or excitement at being born. As you reach late childhood, screaming...