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Opinion

William Tate IV speaks during the interview process in LSU's presidential search on May 6, 2021. Tate was named president of LSU on May 7, 2021. Courtesy Katherine Seghers, LSU.

President Tate: ‘You have my unwavering support to operate as an independent voice’

By William F. Tate IV September 22, 2022

Note: The following letter from LSU President William F. Tate IV is a formal apology to The Reveille for comments he made about student media.  Dear Reveille Staff: Please accept this letter as a...

An elevator tacked with a sign labeled "ELEVATOR UNDER MAINTENANCE" sits stationary on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, inside LSU’s Audubon Hall in Baton Rouge, La.

Opinion: Mold, icy offices, broken elevator: Conditions for psychology grad students show deeper issues

By Benjamin Haines September 22, 2022

Walking down the halls of nearly any building in LSU’s Quad is tantamount to visiting a museum. Constructed in the 1920s and 30s, the buildings look and feel as if they're a part of a bygone era,...

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Opinion: Anybody but Jeff Landry for governor

By Charlie Stephens September 21, 2022

Attorney General Jeff Landry hasn’t officially announced he’s running for governor, but the hats and t-shirts emblazoned with “Team Landry Governor” that he handed out at a recent...

LSU president William F. Tate IV speaks at the Our Lady of the Lake and LCMC Health game-changing investment press conference Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at the LSU Foundation Center for Philanthropy in Baton Rouge, La. 

Editorial Board: Sorry, President Tate. We work for the public, not for you

By Reveille Editorial Board September 21, 2022

Note: President Tate formally apologized to The Reveille staff for his comments a day after this editorial was published. LSU President William Tate IV doesn’t seem to be a fan of our coverage....

LSU and Southern fans begin to find their seats on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, before LSU’s 65-17 win over Southern at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Opinion: LSU should expand student section at football games

By Gabi Connor September 20, 2022

With the fifth largest stadium in college football, you might think any LSU student who wants a seat for a home game could get one. And with the 11th richest program, you might guess they could get one...

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Opinion: Heat can hurt, stay hydrated

By Kate Beske September 19, 2022

The blazing Louisiana sun bears down on students as they walk around campus. This heat can impact students physically and emotionally, but if they know how to stay safe and avoid heat exhaustion, they...

A painting of the Queen Elizabeth II is seen next to flowers at Green Park, near Buckingham Palace, in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. The Queen will lie in state in Westminster Hall for four full days before her funeral on Monday Sept. 19. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Opinion: ‘Respect for the dead’ shouldn’t immunize Queen Elizabeth II from criticism

By Frank Kidd September 18, 2022

The death of Queen Elizabeth II ignited a discussion about her legacy, and her defenders have been demanding respect for the dead. But when they say respect, they mean immunity from all criticism. This...

Maruchan instant ramen noodles sit printed with nutrition facts on them Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in On the Geaux in the LSU Student Union.

Opinion: Stereotypical college lifestyle detrimental to health, academic performance

By Noah McKinney September 16, 2022

I despise the modern stereotypes surrounding college life: students with non-existent sleep schedules, hardly ever drinking water, and subsisting entirely off of that hackneyed hallmark of 25 cent ramen...

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Opinion: Abortions critics advocate for adoption as thousands of children remain in foster system

By Gabi Connor September 15, 2022

You slam your car door shut and make the daunting walk down the sidewalk toward the abortion clinic where you have an appointment. Lined along either side of you are protesters staring you down as they...

Trash lies around on the campus of LSU on Friday, Sep. 9, 2022, at LSU, Baton Rouge, La.

Opinion: ‘Litterbug State University’ needs to clean its act up

By Taylor Hamilton September 14, 2022

Under our sprawling oak trees lie crushed soda cans, pieces of paper, wrappers and empty potato chip bags. Although numerous trash and recycling bins are spread throughout campus, they're often filled...

LSU environmental science sophomore Peter Kelly studies on Friday, Sep. 9, 2022, in the LSU library, Baton Rouge, La.

Opinion: Three tips for your first college paper from someone who grades them

By Benjamin Haines September 14, 2022

Learning to write a strong essay is challenging. It can take a person years to master proper formatting, structure and grammar. This is especially true for college freshmen. Fresh out of high school, where...

The Journalism Building sits atop Victory Hill on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, on N. Stadium Drive, in Baton Rouge, La.

Letter to the Editor: Manship alumni concerned about lowering program admission standards

By Manship School alumni September 14, 2022

A group of proud alumni are concerned about recent discussions centered around lowering the Manship School's admission standards. We understand that such a move would be intended to boost minority enrollment...