American politicians are by far some of the biggest prima donnas, creeps and veritable man-children on the face of the planet. Be it a symptom of the 24-hour news cycle or the celebrity status we afford...
To many people, the phrase “freezing eggs” might remind them of their last meal at Einstein Bros. in the Union, but for female employees of Apple and Facebook, it’s significantly more...
Ebola. I totally understand the hype. In the span of several months almost 9,000 people have been infected with the disease, and only about half have survived. This is the largest outbreak of the virus,...
Representation and voting rights have long been central to the foundation of the American government. Since the first day our ancestors touched down on the East coast, there has been a struggle for the...
Last Wednesday, LSUPD sent out an email seeking information about a rape that occurred on W. Lakeshore Drive, north of the Lod Cook Alumni Center. It was reported that the rape happened just before 7 p.m...
If you’re reading this, you just survived the second-worst week of the semester: midterms.
While you should congratulate yourself for this accomplishment, there are some things to keep in mind, both...
Picture this: warm sand between your toes, the sun’s rays kissing your skin, the calming sound of waves crashing against the shore and the sound of families having fun.
Now, compare it to this: the...
The first time I ever attended a tailgate at LSU was like a religious experience.
It opened up a whole new world to me. The excitement in the atmosphere was palpable; the music, the signs, the food and...
Every election cycle, anyone willing or crazy enough thinks they have a shot at getting elected to political office. For Republicans, this thinking usually ends with a dozen or so angry Christian/constitutional/libertarian/neo/paleo/insert-modifier-here...
The biggest threat to American women is American men.
Normally, I’d follow a big statement like that with some sort of disclaimer but not today. In fact, just so you
really understand what I’m...
It seems like just a second ago, I was in one of those too-small desks in Tureaud Hall. Now, I’m in the middle of the jungle with perfectly tame monkeys swinging from branch to branch. It’s...
When I invested in a bike my freshman year, I never seriously considered getting it registered.
What could possibly go wrong? I always made sure to string my combination lock through my wheel and my bike....
