One room in the state Capitol was buzzing Tuesday and could’ve led to an old-fashioned stoning, and maybe it did for some. The Louisiana House Criminal Justice Committee held a public meeting to...
This weekend, a handful of protestors gathered on the State Capitol steps to oppose stricter gun laws in Louisiana and the U.S. As if that’s what Baton Rouge should focus on right now, while homelessness,...
Tomorrow, the University’s Student Government will meet to decide whether everyone’s favorite guilty pleasure should be allowed on campus. No, I’m not talking about binge-watching Netflix...
There are never as many high-profile protests in Baton Rouge as there are in other major U.S. cities. Even during the height of the Occupy movement, the Baton Rouge attempt was never more than the butt...
Getting your first car is something you’ll always remember. My first ride came in on a trailer, the engine didn’t start and it was 41 years old: a 1967 Plymouth Barracuda. When I took the keys...
We are all environmentalists.
Sparing a select few, all of us desire to live in a world of clean air, clear water and uncontaminated food. But as the need for energy constantly grows, our methods for extracting...
By now, most Americans are fed up with the gridlock in Washington. Between the partisan and personal differences, it seems that Congress and the Obama administration just cannot cooperate, even going as...
On Jan. 11, Ariel Sharon — former prime minister and defense minister of Israel — passed away, leaving behind a controversial legacy on not just Israel’s policy toward Palestine but on...
Most of us know at least one veteran of the Iraq War, be it a friend, family member or co-worker. In the first few days of the New Year, our veterans received a swift kick in the teeth.
On Jan. 4, the...
Our University’s president’s job description covers all the typical bullet points. They’re supposed to attend meetings, delegate responsibilities and act as the final judge for all University-related...
We are all obsessed with Twitter, but we are mostly unaware of how it works.
Whether it’s to stay on top of world news, read 140-character jokes from “Condescending Wonka” or “Total...
It seems the queer community focuses more on assimilating white, gay, cisgender men into mainstream culture instead of fighting for their still oppressed brothers and sisters.
This is ridiculous.
As a...
