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Fall Break toon

Opinion: Don’t expect everything from fall break vacations

By Gordon Brillon October 6, 2014

When I put in my two weeks’ notice at my table-waiting job two weeks ago, it was with at least one eye on fall break. I was lucky -- not only in that I got someone to cover my shift on what should...

FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2014 file photo, Sen. Mary Landrieu speaks in Baton Rouge, La. Photos of a vulnerable Democratic senator helping a constituent drink upside-down from a beer keg would be a faux pas six weeks before Election Day in many places. But in party-centric Louisiana, prominent players say the image of Landrieu at an LSU pregame tailgate party, which went viral on social media, won’t hurt the senator in this land of “laissez les bons temps rouler.” (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte, File)

Opinion: Landrieu success will rely on moderates, independents

By Gordon Brillon September 30, 2014

Louisiana still has more self-identifying Republicans than the national average, according to a new Gallup poll released yesterday — no surprise there. But the other findings from the survey could...

Opinion: ‘Frozen’ suit typifies frivolous litigation

By John Ryan McGehee September 30, 2014

No one likes going to court, whether it’s for the mundane speeding ticket that you totally didn’t deserve or the stuff of nightmares for your bank account — lawsuits. While some litigation...

Opinion: Louisianans must learn to filter celebrity opinions

By Jose Alejandro Bastidas September 30, 2014

I spend about 23 hours a week watching shows and developing feelings for characters and situations that aren’t real. Except for the occasional “Keeping up with the Kardashians” episode...

LSU sophomore quarter back Anthony Jennings gets tackled by NMSU player and fumbles the ball Saturday, September 27, 2014 during the Tigers' 63-7 victory against the Aggies in Tiger Stadium.

Letter to the Editor: Students should stand behind Jennings through adversity

September 29, 2014

Dear Students, One of the most rewarding experiences as a student attending football games is being a part of the most engaged, spirited, and devoted student section in the nation. There have been countless...

Opinion: School board shouldn’t censor AP History course

By SidneyRose Reynen September 29, 2014

Conservatives have long protested the way science is taught in public schools. From evolution to sexual education, there have been many a school board meeting where educators learn that there’s now...

Asian pears and an assortment of other fruits sit displayed at Buddy Miller's stand at the Red Stick Farmer's Market Saturday, September 20, 2014.

Opinion: Little changes can contribute to healthy living

By Ryan Monk September 29, 2014

It’s 1 p.m. on a Saturday. It’s raining outside. I’m sitting alone in the corner of the Burbank Drive Taco Bell. I’ve counted all the times I’ve sworn I would never come back...

Opinion: Media’s portrayal of “basic” women harmful to feminism

By Jana King September 29, 2014

In the Fall 2014 edition of Legacy Magazine, writer Logan Anderson gave LSU ample opportunity to discuss the “basic bitch” epidemic. But instead of seeing this as an opportunity to critically...

 

Opinion: Concerts are glorified meet-and-greets, not for music

By Rebecca Docter September 28, 2014

I’d never been to the Superdome before. Because of this, I’d never realized the sheer size of the venue or how close to the ceiling the bleachers reached. So needless to say, when I bought...

Opinion: Stigma surrounding therapy disservices those who need help

September 28, 2014

“And how does that make you feel?” It’s the classic question that movies and television shows love to use when portraying a session between a therapist and a patient. It’s a stereotypical...

Highland Coffee, located at 3350 Highland Road, announces their closure for December 2014.

Opinion: Highland Coffees’ solace will be missed

By Gordon Brillon September 28, 2014

Baton Rouge can be a tough place to live as an introvert. The mentality of the South as a whole, to generalize, is a social one; the Southerner takes joy in family, friends and getting together. You don’t...

Opinion: Ello offers fresh alternative, but no substitute, to Facebook

By Gordon Brillon September 25, 2014

“You are not a product.” That’s the provocative statement with which new social network Ello finishes the manifesto on its homepage. Though still in its infancy, the technology press...