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In this Jan. 28, 2014, photo President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address on Capitol Hill in Washington. A Democratic push to boost the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour is a long shot in Congress this election year, even after President Barack Obama made it a centerpiece of his State of the Union address. (AP Photo)

Opinion: No. Policies play a role in the American Dream.

By Joshua Hajiakbarifini March 10, 2014

Last week, Gov. Bobby Jindal spoke at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference and, as usual, joined other Republican speakers in attacking the Obama administration. Louisianans should care...

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal speaks at the Conservative Political Action Committee annual conference in National Harbor, Md., Thursday, March 6, 2014. Thursday marks the first day of the annual Conservative Political Action Conference, which brings together prospective presidential candidates, conservative opinion leaders and tea party activists from coast to coast. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Opinion: Yes. Overused welfare kills the American Dream.

By Justin Stafford March 10, 2014

The American dream is one that is deferred. Just like the Younger family in Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun,” many Americans are waiting on a check and already know what they...

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Opinion: Hypocritical Corporate Media attacks RT

By Joshua Hajiakbarifini March 9, 2014

On March 5, RT news anchor Liz Wahl resigned on air in protest of her network’s coverage of the Ukrainian crisis. Her resignation sent a shockwave throughout the media and revealed the subtle alliance...

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Opinion: LSU should offer joint-apprenticeships, courses in collaboration with young energy companies

By Andrew Stolzle March 9, 2014

As the global job market continues to evolve, education must adapt to meet the increasing demands of employers. American academia has fallen behind its European counterparts despite record spending by...

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Opinion: Playlists an indulgence, not a necessity

By Samantha Bares March 6, 2014

In our search for more immersive escapism, people are venturing into scary worlds, like that of the human-to-operating system romance in this year’s Oscar-nominated movie “Her.” But I’d...

Opinion: Stereotypes make war on drugs harmful for minorities

Opinion: Stereotypes make war on drugs harmful for minorities

By Jana King March 6, 2014

Editor’s Note: This is the second column in a three-part series discussing racism in America. Baton Rouge native Torrence Hatch, better known as local rapper Lil Boosie, was released Wednesday from...

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE - A woman poses in front of an ice sculpture with a swim suit frozen inside of it during the Hello Sunny beach promotion, hosted by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau in Tribune Plaza, on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Chicago. Visit sunny.org for more information. (Photo by Jeff Haynes/Invision for Greater Fort Lauderdale/AP Images)

Opinion: The truth of ‘The Evolution of the Swimsuit’

By Annette Sommers March 6, 2014

Spring Break is around the corner, and most students will head to the beach and soak up some vitamin D while simultaneously consuming nine beers in five minutes. But according to a video circulating the...

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Opinion: Wealth of politicians negatively impacts decision-making

By SidneyRose Reynen March 5, 2014

It is not unlikely for someone’s wealth — or lack thereof — to  influence his or her personal  and political beliefs.  While this is not inherently dangerous, it can be...

In this photo tweeted by the office of Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, Brewer vetoes Senate Bill 1062, a Republican bill that set off a national debate over gay rights, religion and discrimination and subjected Arizona to blistering criticism from major corporations and political leaders from both parties, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, in Phoenix. The caption that accompanied the photo on Twitter read, "Moments ago, I vetoed #SB1062." (AP Photo/Office of Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer)

Opinion: Yes. Discrimination is a legal right reserved for private property.

By Andrew Stolzle March 5, 2014

Too often, we mistake morality with legality. The overwhelming amount of opposition to Arizona’s recent discrimination law shows that the public is misguided with respect to property rights.  Liberty...

In this photo tweeted by the office of Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, Brewer vetoes Senate Bill 1062, a Republican bill that set off a national debate over gay rights, religion and discrimination and subjected Arizona to blistering criticism from major corporations and political leaders from both parties, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, in Phoenix. The caption that accompanied the photo on Twitter read, "Moments ago, I vetoed #SB1062." (AP Photo/Office of Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer)

Opinion: No, because civil and equal rights will be violated by private tyrannies.

By Joshua Hajiakbarifini March 5, 2014

Morality versus legality has been a philosophical debate since the days of Aristotle. Although not all immoral things should be illegal, discrimination is immoral and illegal. Often in defending private...

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The Opinion staff shares its favorite parade stories

By The Daily Reveille Opinion staff February 28, 2014

What’s your favorite parade? SidneyRose Reynen I don’t like parades. I’d prefer to never get pelted with plastic beads by white people who reek of beer. A plus-side to parades though:...

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Suessical in schoolsical

By Justin Stafford February 27, 2014

Dr. Seuss’ birthday is not far away. Do you remember what his books say? Most of you read them as wee little tots. If you look at them closely, you will learn a lots. You have grown into a college...