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Editorial: Responsibility to help rape victims falls on entire LSU community

Editorial: Responsibility to help rape victims falls on entire LSU community

By The Daily Reveille Editorial Board October 21, 2014

For now, you can’t put a name to her story. You don’t know if she was a student. And no one is quite sure of the events that transpired Oct. 7 on West Lakeshore Drive, just north of the Lod...

Opinion: ‘Dear White People’ calls out Hollywood’s inequalities

Opinion: ‘Dear White People’ calls out Hollywood’s inequalities

By Jana King October 21, 2014

If you were active on social media earlier this week, you may have noticed a new trending topic. #TokenTuesday is quickly becoming popular among racial minorities on Twitter and Instagram. Users tweet...

A carrot topped clown scares attendees at the Cajun Country Corn Maze on Friday night, Oct. 18 in Pine Grove, Louisiana.

Opinion: Fear of clowns benefits profession’s cultural relevance

By Jose Alejandro Bastidas October 21, 2014

For decades, the nation’s largest clown association remained silent about its portrayal in Hollywood, but the villain of “American Horror Story: Freak Show” has proven to be the murderous...

Opinion: Misogyny contributes to male insecurities

By Ryan Monk October 20, 2014

We have all heard the phrase “not all men,” but maybe instead of making excuses and apologizing for others’ misogyny, it would be better for us males to step back and recognize how it...

Democratic challenger Charlie Crist waits for Florida Gov. Rick Scott to start their second debate, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014 in Davie, Fla. Scott delayed the start of the debate because of an electric fan below Crist's podium. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Opinion: Scott’s fan tantrum demonstrates political pettiness

By John Ryan McGehee October 20, 2014

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...

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2012 file photo, a Facebook worker waits for friends to arrive outside of Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif. Facebook and Apple, long known for cushy perks such as free meals, laundry service and massages, are among some of Silicon Valley's biggest companies now eyeing reproductive expenses as the next batch of benefits to offer to their employees. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)

Opinion: Despite criticism, egg freezing coverage benefits women

By SidneyRose Reynen October 20, 2014

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...

Opinion: Ebola hype obscures importance of other epidemics

By Taylor Simien October 19, 2014

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,...

Opinion: Voter ID laws threat to American democracy

By Jana King October 19, 2014

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...

Opinion: Distinction between ‘rape’ and ‘sex’ important to emphasize

By Shirin Chowdhury October 19, 2014

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...

Opinion: Dos and don'ts of post-midterm life

Opinion: Dos and don’ts of post-midterm life

By Jose Alejandro Bastidas October 16, 2014

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...

Opinion: America must guarantee paid vacation days

By Taylor Simien October 16, 2014

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...

Opinion: Racism at Tiger Stadium

Opinion: Racism at Tiger Stadium

By Logan Anderson October 16, 2014

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...