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Opinion

Baton Rouge residents and community leaders gathered on the capitol steps to protest the Supreme Court's leaked early draft decision, May 3rd.

Opinion: Louisiana trigger law attacks women, not abortions

By Mia Coco May 11, 2022

I am a Christian woman, and I believe every pregnancy is created by God. I wish that no woman would ever feel the need to terminate her pregnancy. However, I also believe God gave us free will, and in...

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Opinion: Going back to college in your 30s isn’t that bad, worth the sacrifice

By Yesenia Medina May 9, 2022

As the school year comes to an end, it's the start of something new for graduating seniors. Some have plans, and some may not; some may still be figuring out what their next move is. Many graduation college...

A empty classroom sits Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Coates Hall.

Opinion: Fence-sitters should be quiet and allow arguments to happen

By Frank Kidd May 7, 2022

Arguments are an integral part of our everyday life. Even if we don't get into arguments every day, the results of them shape the society around us. Arguments are great, but whether you’re debating...

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Letter to the Editor: Women in STEM work hard ‘to receive same treatment’ as men

By Sybil Pun May 5, 2022

I am writing this because of one of the printed articles that the Reveille has run recently: "Other Majors are just as difficult as STEM majors." This is an opinion-based article, and I understand and...

People gather in front of the EBR sheriff's office in protest to the killing of Deaughn Willis at a candlelight vigil.

Opinion: BRPD should release all bodycam footage in Deaughn Willis shooting

By Noah McKinney May 5, 2022

On the afternoon of January 8, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office and the Baton Rouge Police Department approached the Willis family apartment with a warrant for their son Keaughn. He was not...

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Opinion: Blackstone should be regulated further to protect homebuyers

By Frank Kidd May 3, 2022

Buying a home is one of the best ways to invest and accumulate wealth, but that prospect is becoming less likely by the day for ordinary people. Large investment management companies like “The Blackstone...

LSU students gather and study on Friday, April 29, 2022, in Patrick F. Taylor Hall on South Quad Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Opinion: STEM majors aren’t more difficult than other majors, shouldn’t be put on pedestal

By Mia Coco May 3, 2022

Picking a major is one of the most difficult choices a student has to make. And once you choose a major, it seems that you are in constant competition with other students over who has the hardest or the...

LSU Interim Vice President and Executive Vice Provost Matt Lee speaks Wednesday, April 20, 2022, during the annual LSU Day at the Capitol at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge, La.

Opinion: May the university’s next provost serve students, future of university

By Charlie Stephens May 3, 2022

The university recently finished interviewing candidates for the permanent role of provost and executive vice president. The flagship was left without a long-term leader in this role since LSU President...

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Opinion: My ultimate red flag guide from my four years at LSU

By Lura Stabiler May 1, 2022

Unfortunately, I graduate in just a few weeks. As a parting gift, I want to share all the red flags I've noticed from dating throughout my college career, so you can learn from my mistakes. I have learned...

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Opinion: Combatting campus litter starts with personal accountability

By Kate Beske April 30, 2022

It doesn't take much time on campus to spot litter. It's in bushes, on sidewalks and even sometimes in Mike the Tiger's habitat.  “It’s graduation season, and while I’m happy and...

Clouds move above the LSU Law Center on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, on Highland Road in Baton Rouge, La.

Quick Takes: What’s the most important thing you’ve learned this school year?

By Opinion Staff April 28, 2022

"This year has taught me how important it is to spend my time intentionally. There is an endless list of hobbies, interests and activities that are enjoyable or potentially worthwhile, but no one can do...

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Opinion: LSU should make its on-campus apartment application process easier

By Gabby Jimenez April 28, 2022

I wish I had researched the housing situation more before coming to LSU. I didn’t realize it was so difficult to obtain on-campus housing, so it was a major shock when I discovered how coveted the...