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Opinion: You’re probably the villain in someone else’s life story

By Lauren Madden March 9, 2023

In the story of our own lives, we are the main character, the protagonist, the hero. Anyone who acts in a way that conflicts with the desires we have for our lives is often branded as a villain in our...

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Opinion: Uncommon mental disorders also deserve recognition and advocacy

By Kate Beske March 8, 2023

When you suffer from an uncommon mental health disorder, it’s important to advocate for others with that disorder who are uncomfortable openly speaking about it.Mental health disorders like anxiety...

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Opinion: ChatGPT’s educational benefits, applications far outweigh criticisms

By Isabella Albertini March 7, 2023

What if every student had a personal tutor and study tool that could provide tailored answers to their questions at any time?ChatGPT can serve that purpose. Created by Open AI, ChatGPT is an artificial...

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Opinion: Performance enhancement drugs aren’t going anywhere, hurt the sports industry

By Jemiah Clemons March 6, 2023

Doping has taken a prominent role in professional sports. As a spectator, it seems as though many athletes participate, but only a few are caught. When consequences are handed out, sports organizations...

FILE - Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry gives remarks ahead of a keynote address from former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan's Faith & Freedom BBQ fundraiser on Aug. 22, 2022, in Anderson, S.C. Landry has officially launched his bid for governor in Louisiana in a highly-anticipated gubernatorial race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards.

Letter to the Editor: Louisiana Senate Bill 7 is an authoritarian nightmare

By Michael Russo March 3, 2023

In the 1930s and ‘40s, the National Socialist German Workers Party seized control of every newspaper in Germany, shutting down many and controlling the rest with an iron hand. The German people would...

FILE - In this photo taken with a drone, portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed the previous night in East Palestine, Ohio, remain on fire at mid-day on Feb. 4, 2023. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a package of reforms to improve safety Tuesday, Feb. 21 — two days after he warned the railroad responsible for the derailment, Norfolk Southern, to fulfill its promises to clean up the mess just outside East Palestine, and help the town recover. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Opinion: Overregulation is the real culprit in Ohio toxic train disaster

By Frank Kidd March 2, 2023

Editor's Note: The following column is satire.  The recent train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, has raised questions about the need for regulations on the rail industry. Some argue that the government...

An LSU gymnastics fan dresses in a Mike the Tiger costume Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, during LSU's 197.700 - 196.925 victory over the Georgia bulldogs in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on LSU's campus.

Opinion: Students should attend more spring athletic events, support non-football athletes

By Isabella Albertini February 28, 2023

Imagine going to LSU in 1989 and missing the chance to see young Shaquille O’Neal play basketball.Many current students are missing out on watching some of the best athletes in college sports play...

Student reading and writing in her book while studying on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in the Student Union on LSU's Campus in Baton Rouge, La.

Opinion: Reading is a fun and healthy habit, but classes and work leave no time for it

By Kate Beske February 27, 2023

Reading has always been a hobby recommended to people of all ages, but the extent of its benefits isn’t always known.  Numerous studies have proven the benefits of reading both neurologically...

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Opinion: It’s time to change our approach to diversity trainings

By Benjamin Haines February 26, 2023

Diversity and unconscious bias training has been around for a while, and it's now a major industry in the United States’ economy.  Part of the reason was the explosion of national consciousness...

LSU fans watch the game during the Tigers' 69-67 victory over Maryland on Saturday, March 23, 2019, in the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

Letter to the Editor: How to survive March Madness sober

By Nickolaus Hayes February 26, 2023

March Madness is one of the most exciting sports events of the year. Yet, surviving it sober or drinking responsibly is a challenge for students and fans alike. Fortunately, there are practical ways to...

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Opinion: Black Americans lack empathy for other POC

By Jemiah Clemons February 24, 2023

The Black experience in America is unlike any other. The past and current oppression of Black Americans have created metaphoric blinders for the Black community. These blinders prevent us from fully seeing...

Opinion: What the word police fail to understand about the evolution of language

Opinion: What the word police fail to understand about the evolution of language

By Brandon Poulter February 23, 2023

The words we use daily are constantly evolving with every sentence we speak. New words are created every year; many words die, and some even fall out of fashion then return to use. Some words are deemed...