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Are we living in a dystopia? Comparisons between the Apple Vision Pro and ‘Ready Player One’

By Larkin Applebaum March 5, 2024

Apple unveiled the Apple Vision Pro at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June of 2023, and pre-orders for the device began in January of 2024. The announcement sparked new conversation among the general...

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Opinion: Swifties have an unhealthy parasocial relationship with Taylor Swift

By Taylor Hamilton, Opinion Editor March 4, 2024

Do you have that one friend who thinks they know Taylor Swift? I don’t mean that they know her star sign, favorite food, etc. I mean, do they believe that they truly know Swift personally?If you...

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Opinion: Black women on reality TV have come a long way, but not far enough

By Jemiah Clemons March 4, 2024

February is the month of love, Black history and “The Bachelor.” So, in its wake, it’s the perfect time to analyze how far Black women have come on reality dating shows. Since reality...

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Opinion: There’s too much sex in the world, and Cupid’s out of work because of it

By Amyri Jones March 1, 2024

Let’s talk about sex. Well, not really the act itself, more so the ways in which society’s obsession with it has made Cupid’s job that much harder. We’ve all heard the saying “sex...

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Letter to the Editor: Public relations students compete nationally to promote a multicultural magazine

By Chloe Martin February 29, 2024

The Reveille has published several articles about LSU’s abrupt shift from diversity, equity and inclusion language to “engagement.” While many people have reacted negatively to the change...

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Opinion: Astrology should be offered as a course in college

By Amyri Jones February 27, 2024

When you hear the word astrology, what do you think of? I guarantee you might say things like “zodiac signs” or “stars.” Both are true, but astrology as a practice goes beyond both...

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Opinion: All Tiger Trails buses should be converted into party buses

By Garrett McEntee February 26, 2024

The Reveille’s opinion section is home to some of the biggest critics and connoisseurs of  LSU’s darling bus system. Tiger Trails has several flaws. Things like constant lateness, a lack...

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Opinion: Disrespectful students make learning difficult for everyone

By Taylor Hamilton, Opinion Editor February 22, 2024

Every single day, I wake up, get ready and walk to my classes. While walking, I notice friends talking, a slight breeze blowing in the air and numerous buses driving around campus. However, my once-peaceful...

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Opinion: The Grammys fail at celebrating artistry

By Matthew Pellittieri February 21, 2024

Every year, the Grammys are a pop culture nightmare.The public witnesses a three-hour pleasure fest for the rich and famous broken up by half-baked jokes from Trevor Noah and punctuated by hundreds of...

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Opinion: The current Republican party is nothing but partisan chaos

By Nathaniel Dela Peña February 20, 2024

Our democratic political system isn’t on the brink of collapse, but a group of people is hell-bent on making that a reality.Chaos rules the Grand Old Party. Over the last few weeks, it hatched stunts...

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Opinion: The Recording Academy should reconsider Killer Mike’s 2024 Grammy wins

By Larkin Applebaum February 20, 2024

The 2024 Grammys were held at the beginning of February, and the awards show brought along some unforeseen wins. The most debated was Killer Mike, who swept the rap category, taking home the awards for...

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Opinion: Retributive justice is a net negative for society

By Matthew Pellittieri February 19, 2024

Content warning: The following opinion contains graphic descriptions of several methods of execution.“Governor, if Kitty Dukakis were raped and murdered, would you favor an irrevocable death penalty...