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Opinion

The State Capitol sits beyond a lake on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at 900 North Third Street in Baton Rouge, La.

Opinion: State lawmaker threatens academic freedom, university recruitment with attack on tenure

By Charlie Stephens March 28, 2022

Former Gov. Bobby Jindal pushed a K-12 education "reform" package in 2012 that gutted tenure protections through the state legislature at a warp speed of just three weeks. During this year’s...

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Opinion: Professors should be required to provide students outline of assignment deadlines

By Noah McKinney March 28, 2022

You file into the classroom with your peers, finding your seat. The professor waits in silence behind the podium and, just as class begins, makes a dreaded announcement: “I hope you all brought your...

A pair of trees frame the State Capitol on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at 900 North Third Street in Baton Rouge, La.

Opinion: ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills make it feel like we only move backward

By Kacey Buercklin March 27, 2022

Over a dozen states  have passed or drafted "Don't Say Gay" bills that limit or prohibit discussion of different sexual orientations and gender identities in public schools. In Louisiana, House...

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Opinion: University academic dishonesty policies need some room for understanding

By Lura Stabiler March 27, 2022

It is a busy school week. Assignments are piling up. You have exams in your two hardest classes. If you do not pass those exams, you will not get the credits you need to complete your degree. On top of...

A group of students walks through the Parade Ground on Mar. 3, 2021 toward the LSU Law Center.

Opinion: Being present for others requires reducing yourself, not providing insight or experiences

By Gideon Fortune March 27, 2022

“Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself,” the Bible (KJV) says in Matthew 22:39. Unless your clone is living next door, be intentional about learning what your neighbor appreciates and stop...

A couple holds each other's hands on the way to class on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, on the university's campus.

Opinion: Technology, casual dating unnecessarily complicate the search for a serious match

By Mia Coco March 25, 2022

Hookup culture and technology have made dating more difficult than ever, and college students are getting tired of treating dating as a game to play in their free time.  Coming into college, women...

The State Capitol sits beyond a lake on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at 900 North Third Street in Baton Rouge, La.

Quick Takes: Are you optimistic for progress or dreading what’s to come this legislative session?

By Opinion Staff March 24, 2022

"As the Legislature has begun proceedings, we have seen what many in the body truly value, and it isn't pretty. From attacking LGBTQ children in schools, restricting abortion access, attempting to ban...

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Opinion: Getting a career after college is often based on luck, not merit

By Kacey Buercklin March 24, 2022

It can seem impossible to find a career after college graduation. Rejection after rejection leaves college students feeling hopeless in their job search, wondering if a degree was worth the years of work. Applying...

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Opinion: Excessive TikTok use destroys attention spans, student potential

By Noah McKinney March 22, 2022

Most college students have heard their parents complain that young people are always on their phones. It’s easy to dismiss this criticism as older generations being out of touch with modern...

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Opinion: Soccer continues to grow in the U.S., and you should get behind it

By Spencer Verret March 22, 2022

Sports have long been a major part of culture in the United States. However, one sport that has never really caught on to that culture is soccer. When the FIFA World Cup comes around, Americans are...

A sign that reads "Praying for Ukraine" sits on the wall Friday, March 4, 2022 at the for the Ukraine supoort event at the LSU International Cultural Center on Dalrymple Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Opinion: United States should not implement a no-fly zone over Ukraine

By Frank Kidd March 20, 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked the United States to declare Ukraine a no-fly zone in a virtual address last Wednesday. His request comes as a response to Russia's frequent bombings of Ukraine....

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Opinion: Online homework encourages procrastination, poor school-life balance

By Mia Coco March 19, 2022

The pandemic has brought online learning to the forefront of education systems. While these services offered benefits during quarantine, the harm that online homework does to students outweighs the positives. Online...