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Opinion

Nicholas Fuentes, poses for a photo in his basement studio in LaGrange Park, Ill., Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017. 

Opinion: Trump’s Ye-facilitated meeting with Nick Fuentes possible ploy by Republican establishment

By Frank Kidd November 30, 2022

Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, again ignited controversy last week by inviting alt-right provocateur Nick Fuentes to a meeting with former President Donald Trump. Fuentes has constructed...

FILE - Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks at Georgetown University in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019. Facebook parent Meta is laying off 11,000 people, about 13% of its workforce, as it contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes, Zuckerberg said in a letter to employees Wednesday. 

Opinion: Meta layoffs leave employees reeling, Zuckerberg without consequences

By Kate Beske November 29, 2022

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, released a statement Nov. 9 announcing the company was letting go 11,000 employees—13% of its workforce—because of revenue shortfalls after online...

An advertisement for Caesars Sportsbook sent by LSU to Tiger fans, including some underage students, on Jan. 28, 2022.

Opinion: LSU’s sports gambling partnership a stain on university’s reputation

By Brandon Poulter November 27, 2022

LSU sent out an email in January 2022 in partnership with Caesars, a gambling company. That email read, “bet $20, get $300” and encouraged students to use the LSU code to access this offer. This...

Tiger Stadium stands tall from the parking lot on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, on Skip Bertman Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Opinion: Pedestrians, drivers need to stay alert to prevent accidents

By Kate Beske November 27, 2022

As I walk between classes or to Barnes and Noble, I notice all of the people crossing streets and all of the cars driving around. Although I have music in my ears, I stay aware of my surroundings, especially...

Mike the Tiger struts towards the glass on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, at Mike the Tiger's Habitat in Baton Rouge, La.

Opinion: Thanks for everything, LSU

By Charlie Stephens November 27, 2022

Despite my criticism of the university at times, the campus shaded by these stately oaks and broad magnolias is a special place, and, as students we're lucky to spend some of our most formative years here. When...

FILE - Dallas Dutka of Broomfield, Colo., prays by a makeshift memorial, Nov. 22, 2022, for the victims of a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colo. Dutka's cousin, Daniel Aston, was killed in the shooting. 

Opinion: Frequent U.S. mass shootings shootings deserve mourning, attention

By Kathryn Craddock November 25, 2022

A shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, over the weekend left at least five people dead, 19 shot and 25 wounded. According to CNN, it’s still too early to determine if the shooting...

FILE - The Twitter application is seen on a digital device Monday, April 25, 2022, in San Diego. 

Opinion: Celebrities need to think before they tweet

By Taylor Hamilton November 23, 2022

High-profile figures from across the political spectrum sometimes use their status to spew information that isn’t always factual, relevant or productive on social media. It’s important that...

This album cover image released by Dirty Hit/Interscope Records shows "Being Funny In a Foreign Language," by The 1975. 

Opinion: The 1975 amplifies important issues with attention-grabbing performances

By Kathryn Craddock November 23, 2022

Matty Healy, lead singer of the English band The 1975, ate raw meat while shirtless on stage at a Nov. 7 show. The bit of the show, part of their “At Their Very Best” tour, wasn’t just...

Former President Donald Trump walks from the stage after announcing a third run for president at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022.

Opinion: Donald Trump should return to his Twitter trolling roots

By Frank Kidd November 21, 2022

Former President Donald Trump announced his 2024 bid for president on Nov. 15, giving a tedious, hour-long speech that left much to be desired. Anyone watching the speech can tell he’s lost his fastball....

FILE - President Donald Trump talks to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, left, during a visit to Lake Okeechobee and Herbert Hoover Dike at Canal Point, Fla., March 29, 2019. 

Opinion: Republicans should steer clear of Trump’s 2024 presidential run

By Benjamin Haines November 21, 2022

In an unsurprising surprise announcement, Donald Trump declared that he's running for a second presidential term. This comes, of course, on the coattails of an incredibly disappointing midterm performance...

Attorney General of Louisiana Jeff Landry speaks to the room on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, in the Student Union in Baton Rouge, La.

Opinion: Louisiana attorney general lawsuit fights Big Tech, government censorship

By Brandon Poulter November 20, 2022

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry said in an October speech at LSU that a lawsuit in a U.S. district court in Louisiana would be one of the most important of our time. I figured he was another politician...

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Opinion: Scheduling classes at LSU is more stressful than it needs to be

By Kate Beske November 20, 2022

Between servers going down and getting waitlisted for classes, scheduling is a stressful time for most LSU students. I’ve been waitlisted for numerous classes that are necessary to my major. When...