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Opinion: LSU alumni network makes the ‘Tiger family’ last beyond graduation

By Kacey Buercklin February 22, 2022

Students spend an average of six years in college, a short period of time in the grand scheme of life. As students approach graduation, many look back on college and wonder where all the time went. But...

Groove art

Opinion: Abstract art and mythology are essential to capturing the experiences of Black life

By Gideon Fortune February 22, 2022

Drexciya, mythology created by the Detroit electronic music duo of the same name, suggests that the babies of pregnant enslaved women thrown overboard in the Atlantic effortlessly transitioned from their...

Kirby-Smith Hall climbs into the sky on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, on the west side of LSU’s campus in Baton Rouge, La.

Opinion: Replacing ‘Dirty Kirby’ with green space will beautify campus, provide stress relief

By Mia Coco February 22, 2022

Kirby Smith Hall, the eyesore of LSU dorms, will finally be demolished June 4. In its place will be a green space for students to enjoy by the fall semester, creating a much-needed social area for the...

A smoke stack rises above the surrounding buildings on Feb. 20, 2021, at the Cain Department of Chemical Engineering.

Opinion: University lagging behind in sustainability, must aggressively commit to net-zero emissions

By Charlie Stephens February 20, 2022

In a March 2018 strategic plan, the university committed to developing a Climate Action Plan and setting a "net neutrality date."Almost four years later, no plan is publicly available, even with the additional...

Dr. Dre, left, and Snoop Dogg perform during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif.

Opinion: Super Bowl 56 halftime show not the greatest of all time, despite audience nostalgia

By Frank Kidd February 20, 2022

Sunday, Feb. 3 marked the 56th Super Bowl and, with it, the 56th edition of the Super Bowl halftime show. This year's show prominently featured West Coast hip-hop sound, which was fitting for the Los Angeles...

A sticker reads “Mask Required” on Jan. 16, 2021 on the divider at the Cedar Hall front desk.

Quick Takes: How do you feel about the university lifting the mask mandate?

By Opinion Staff February 19, 2022

"The elimination of the mask mandate on campus is something that was inevitable given the political climate the university finds itself surrounded by. That's not to say that the campus community was not...

A voting sign sits on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 at University Laboratory School polling location on 45 Dalrymple Dr.

Opinion: Legislators missed opportunity to unify LSU voting precincts in redistricting

By Drake Brignac February 17, 2022

With the legislature’s redistricting session ending, there is much discussion about whether redrawn voting maps properly represent Louisiana’s communities. This discussion is far from over,...

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Opinion: Emotional support animals are a healthy way to cope with college

By Kacey Buercklin February 17, 2022

College is complicated; it can be a lonely, stressful and depressive time for many students. A study by the American College Health Association found that 48% of college students have experienced...

LSU men's basketball coach Will Wade dressed in his "General Wade" costume.

Opinion: Hate is a catalyst for improvement when used rationally

By Gideon Fortune February 15, 2022

Everyone is plotting someone’s downfall, but no one wants to be called a hater. I’m a hater who owns the title anytime, anywhere. When my friends pursue a new venture not suited to them, I...

Ban Valentine’s Day cartoon

Opinion: Valentine’s Day is an affront on lonely people, should be abolished

By Frank Kidd February 15, 2022

Valentine's Day is upon us. For some people, that means picking out gifts, planning dates and enjoying time with their significant others. For others, it means ordering DoorDash and rewatching “Taxi...

A collage of signs, magazines and newspapers line the walls of The Battalion newsroom, Texas A&M's 129-year-old newspaper, which was ordered to cease printing by administration Thursday, Feb. 10. (The Eagle/Alex Miller)

Editorial Board: Texas A&M’s president demands The Battalion cease printing. We say back off, Banks.

By The Reveille Editorial Board February 14, 2022

Texas A&M president Katherine Banks informed student leaders at The Battalion, the university’s 129-year-old weekly newspaper, that they would be required to cease printing last Thursday, effective...

Romance Overkill cartoon

Opinion: Don’t waste your time on a Valentine’s Day first date

By Mia Coco February 13, 2022

While meeting up with your Tinder match for the first time on the most romantic holiday of the year might sound like a great idea, it can actually be a disaster for you and your wallet. Valentine’s...