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FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2016, file photo, United States' Ryan Lochte checks his time after a men' 4x200-meter freestyle relay heat during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

SATIRE: Trump Announces Plans to Nominate Ryan Lochte as Secretary of State if Elected

By John Gavin Harp August 24, 2016

In an effort to broaden his appeal with voters concerned about his lack of foreign policy experience, Donald Trump has announced his intention to appoint American Olympian Ryan Lochte as Secretary of State. “Mr....

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OPINION: Cost of summer courses not worth it

By Clarke Perkins August 24, 2016

Another school year has begun, and you’re staring at your schedule with full confidence. You’re comforted knowing if you become overwhelmed or the workload becomes too heavy, you can always...

A student fills out the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) form on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015, in Hodges Hall.

OPINION: It’s necessary to be aware of changes to FAFSA application

By Jay Cranford August 24, 2016

It’s back to school time and you know what that means: a fresh start on classes, all of your friends returning to town and the crushing stress of knowing TOPS may not pay for your tuition anymore. If...

Political Fencing

Opinion: Current political debate lacks finesse, poise of fencing

By Jordan Marcell August 23, 2016

It was almost impossible for the 2016 Rio Olympics, which closed in pomp and circumstance Sunday, to go unnoticed. The pitiful state of the American political scene should be equally prominent in the country’s...

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign stop Tuesday, March 29, 2016, in Janesville, Wis. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Opinion: Voters should turn to state elections in lieu of chaotic presidential race

By John Gavin Harp August 23, 2016

I have one thing to say to our presidential contenders: You’re all a bunch of losers. This 2016 Hunger Games — I mean presidential election — has reached peak levels of insanity. I usually...

Opinion: Detroit judge ruling highlights vulnerability of LGBT rights

By Cody Sibley August 22, 2016

A federal judge in Detroit gave business owners the go-ahead to fire transgender people, proving once again that religious freedom is just code for bigotry. According to The Washington Post, a funeral...

In this Monday, March 21, 2016, file photo, Hulk Hogan, whose given name is Terry Bollea, center, looks on in court moments after a jury returned its decision in St. Petersburg, Fla.

OPINION: Gawker shutdown improves journalistic integrity, encourages better reporting

By Lynne Bunch August 22, 2016

Known for its “gotcha” stories and endless controversies, the website Gawker not only insults journalism, but reduces the integrity of the profession itself. After nearly 14 years of operation,...

A flooded house sits off of LA Highway 73 on Aug. 13, 2016 as locals wait for for water levels to recede.

Opinion: Flooding response commendable despite lack of national media coverage

By Cody Sibley August 21, 2016

The flooding that devastated our state last week was the worst natural disaster since Hurricane Sandy, according to the Red Cross — yet no one outside Louisiana would know.According to the Wall Street...

New River Canal on Aug. 13, 2016 as it remains an impasse for locals.

Opinion: University fails to provide students with time to heal

By Anjana Nair August 21, 2016

The storm that flooded Southeast Louisiana did not end with the rain that fell on the weekend of Aug. 12. The true storm came afterwards, when families returned to their homes to find entire neighborhoods...

Students and community members gathered at the Memorial Tower Monday, July 11, for a Unity Prayer following the weekend's Alton Sterling protests.

OPINION: Students should unite during aftermath of recent tragedies

July 20, 2016

In the wake of recent events, the Baton Rouge community has been left with heavy hearts. Alton Sterling’s death left many with a distrust for our police department. The recent shooting of six police...

Tiger Stadium stands tall on Stadium Drive next to the PMAC on Tuesday April 5, 2016.

OPINION: Sports are an important unifier in wake of tragedies

By Josh Thornton July 20, 2016

We often are in search of answers in the wake of heartbreaking events, much like those that have hit our country over the past few weeks. Many in our country are mourning after the senseless killings of...

This book cover image released by Running Press shows, "You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life," by Jen Sincero. Self-help author Sincero remains a cottage industry three years after her best-selling book, “You are a Badass,” was released. Come April, she’ll be out with a sequel, “You are a Bada$$ at Making Money.” (Running Press via AP)

OPINION: Don’t knock self-help books

July 20, 2016

Self-help books are a necessity for the open-minded college student. Self-help books, also referred to as personal growth books, are written for a variety of issues or focuses. There are books for nearly...