Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Louisiana State University

Reveille

The Student News Site of Louisiana State University

Reveille

The Student News Site of Louisiana State University

Reveille

Opinion

Opinion: Louisiana cuisine reflects socioeconomic effect on food culture

By Jana King September 15, 2014

The University’s campus is home to many popular fast food restaurants, attracting students with low prices and quick service. Money and time are two important factors to consider when choosing somewhere...

Opinion: Test week puts undue stress on students

Opinion: Test week puts undue stress on students

By Ryan Monk September 15, 2014

As the fourth week of classes begins, most of us are finally realizing how much we had forgotten over the summer. But if you guys are anything like me, you haven’t managed to actually relearn much...

Snowpiercer

Hollywood Hacked to Pieces

By David Judd September 15, 2014

“Snowpiercer” (2013) is as violent as it is brilliant—which is to say very, very much so. Set in a dystopian future when a failed experiment to reverse the effects of climate change buries...

Opinion: Students must question, scrutinize the material they’re learning

By Justin Stafford September 14, 2014

Albert Einstein once said, “Few are those that see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts.” His words are about the rarity of independent thought, but in a society of students who...

Galawebdesign - Own work. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Letter to the Editor: We must prevent cat homelessness with action

September 14, 2014

There may not be an easy answer to the Baton Rouge area’s cat overpopulation crisis, but there is a simple solution: prevention (“Opinion: No easy answer on cat overpopulation,” 9/9). Laws...

Opinion: Body parts should not be declared trendy

Opinion: Body parts should not be declared trendy

By SidneyRose Reynen September 14, 2014

It’s officially butt season. With Nicki Minaj’s poetic ode to her own voluptuous behind topping the charts and Butt Selfie Queen of Instagram Jen Selter scoring a photoshoot in Vanity Fair,...

Edwin Edwards speaks at LSU's College Democrats table during the Student Involvement Fair Wednesday September 3, 2014.

Opinion: La. needs representatives who care for our best interests

By John Ryan McGehee September 14, 2014

The race for Louisiana’s 6th District Congressional seat is giving new meaning to the phrase “jungle primary.” There are a total of 13 competitors in the race; nine Republicans, one Libertarian,...

The Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity house can no longer host Greek social events after being told by Greek Affairs an investigation is being conducted.

Letter to the Editor: DKE apology a step in the right direction

September 11, 2014

LSU Football is an experience that should be enjoyable for the full LSU student body. Delta Kappa Epsilon’s game day banner last Saturday created a highly visible, unwelcoming environment for all...

The Amazing Cynic: Relationship with self is most important for happiness

By Ryan Monk September 11, 2014

“Baby, you’re so perfect. I have no idea what I would do without you. You are everything to me.” I know it’s a bit dramatic for a post-shave mirror monologue, but it’s my...

Say It Loud: Grooming standards inhibit creativity, expression

By Taylor Simien September 11, 2014

A kindergartner and a high school student were both dismissed from their schools at the beginning of the school year. The students, both male, had hair that fell past the collars of their shirts. Five-year-old...

Off With Her Head: Snoop Todd?: Snoop Dogg’s ‘whiteface’ isn’t racist

By Jana King September 11, 2014

Snoop Doggy-Dogg, Snoop Dogg, Snoop Lion and now… Snoop Todd? If you haven’t seen Snoop’s latest reincarnation as a white male advertising for the fictional dating site whiteguysconnect.com...

Opinion: Lockett Hall is the epitome of architectural incompetence

September 10, 2014

We all know about it, we’ve all had classes there. But I think it’s about time someone addresses the architectural slip-up that is Lockett Hall. I’m going to go ahead and dive right in.  The...