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Opinion: Cancel culture has created a generation that's too afraid to speak

Opinion: Cancel culture has created a generation that’s too afraid to speak

By Andrew Sarhan, Opinion Columnist February 11, 2025

Cancel culture is a widely discussed topic that I believe, at the fundamental level, has caused society to decline. We should be able to make and grow from mistakes instead of worrying if someone will...

Mardi Gras floats sit Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 during the LSU Student Activities Board Mardi Gras Mambo event on Tower Drive at LSU's campus in Baton Rouge, La.

Opinion: Mardi Gras will never be the same after the New Year’s Day terror attack

By Kate Beske, Opinion Columnist February 10, 2025

The first Mardi Gras parade of the year happened in New Orleans five days after the horrific attack on New Year’s Day. While there have been many tragic accidents that have occurred during Mardi Gras...

Kendrick Lamar appears at the MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, Calif., on Aug. 27, 2017, left, and SZA, right.

Opinion: The New Orleans Super Bowl halftime performance is a celebration of the city’s resilience

By Blair Bernard, Opinion Columnist February 9, 2025

Being a Louisiana native, I've lived through many monumental sporting moments here. The last time we had the Super Bowl in New Orleans was over 12 years ago. It was the first time the game had ever...

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce participates during Super Bowl 59 Opening Night, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in New Orleans.

Opinion: Travis Kelce’s take on Trump is a disaster in the making

By Blair Bernard, Opinion Columnist February 7, 2025

I am so tired of Travis Kelce. We can’t escape him, especially since he is a talented football player and is dating one of the most famous women in the 21st century, Taylor Swift. As many know, Kelce’s...

This cover image released by Parkwood/Columbia/Sony shows "Act II: Cowboy Carter" by Beyonce.

Opinion: Beyoncé’s Grammy award-winning album is just a gimmick

By Amyri Jones, Opinion Columnist February 6, 2025

I didn’t watch the Grammys this year, but I saw a clip of Beyoncé winning Album of the Year, and I was not enthused; it wasn’t well-deserved. I’m not sure if everyone is obsessed with the “Cowboy...

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Opinion: LSU senior rates the beloved Louisiana classic, Cane’s

By Mohammad Tantawi, Opinion Columnist February 6, 2025

Cane’s: the home of beloved chicken and special sauce. Whether I’m walking or driving home, they always seem to have a line there. The fandom behind the chicken hotspot is extraordinary, and I wanted...

In this photo taken Jan. 17, 2016, a student looks at questions during a college test preparation class at Holton Arms School in Bethesda, Md.

Opinion: LSU must remain test-optional. Here’s why

By Garrett Mcentee, Opinion Columnist February 6, 2025

Dear LSU’s test-optional policy, you’ve been standing strong since 2020. This was enacted, in part, due to stresses from COVID-19 and the subsequent issues that remained post-quarantine. Countless...

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Opinion: The New Orleans Saints’ crisis requires an unprecedented response by the NFL

By Gordon Crawford February 5, 2025

For decades, the Saints have been one of the core organizations that unite the city of New Orleans and the state of Louisiana. Go to a Saints game and you'll see a diverse array of people from all places,...

Demonstrators gather at the federal courthouse following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, June 24, 2022, in Austin, Texas.

Opinion: The subtle art of sexism is still practiced today

By Blair Bernard, Opinion Columnist February 5, 2025

I'm convinced that sexism has morphed into a gene, and what we're seeing is the generational effects passed down like a secret weapon men save whenever they feel threatened. Growing up, we can all recall...

Opinion: The best and worst moments from the 67th Annual Grammy Awards

Opinion: The best and worst moments from the 67th Annual Grammy Awards

By Ava Francis, Opinion Columnist February 4, 2025

With 2025 off to a rocky start, award season couldn’t have come at a more interesting time. The 67th Grammy Awards aired Sunday, leaving pop culture enthusiasts such as myself with lots to discuss. For...

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Opinion: Why Trump’s controversial moves could actually work

By Mohammad Tantawi, Opinion Columnist February 4, 2025

Innovation looks different any way you slice it. Whether it be Netflix moving to streaming or Elon’s move to invest in X (formerly known as Twitter), things can appear far-fetched until you wake up to...

Opinion: A letter to white women from a white woman

Opinion: A letter to white women from a white woman

By Brooke McCoy February 3, 2025

Dear White Women, Does your outrage only extend to where your comfort ends? Recently, I’ve noticed an increase in social media posts made specifically by cis-het white women on Facebook, Instagram,...