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Opinion: You have to accept failure in order to create success

By Amyri Jones November 15, 2024

Failure is often seen as a setback, but it is a vital stepping stone in both personal and professional growth. It forces us to face our shortcomings, readjust and think bigger. Though it is difficult and...

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Opinion: Your emotional scars are the most valuable thing about you

By Mohammad Tantawi November 14, 2024

There are many things beyond our control. This is a bitter truth that we must learn to deal with while staying in the ring fighting for our prosperity. In a country of high suicide and heightened depression,...

Voting booths are set up at a polling place in Newtown, Pa., Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

Letter to the Editor: Voting isn’t over, and your vote DOES count

By Gordon Crawford November 14, 2024

In recent days, I, along with most of my friend group, have been embroiled in the painful post-election grief process. For many others, this may be a post-election period of euphoria. Regardless of one’s...

FILE - High school students run at sunset as they practice for the track and field season Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, in Shawnee, Kan.

Opinion: The secret to boosting your mood and staying fit without hitting the gym everyday

By Kate Beske November 13, 2024

One of my favorite hobbies is working out, but unlike in the past, I’ve recently felt like I haven’t had the time or energy to weightlift every day.This led me to explore other ways of working...

A live tiger is rolled into Tiger Stadium before an NCAA football game between LSU and Alabama in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

Opinion: How Jeff Landry created the ‘Curse of Omar’ and jinxed LSU Football

By Andrew Sarhan November 12, 2024

On Nov. 9,  LSU played against Alabama in Baton Rouge. We severely lost that game; it wasn't even close, as the final score was 42-13. We only scored one touchdown, with the six points coming from...

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a news conference at Trump National Gulf Club, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, in Bedminster, N.J.

Opinion: The votes are in, Black women are tired of carrying America on their backs

By Jemiah Clemons November 12, 2024

Being a Black woman in America is exhausting, especially during election season. Once again, Black women outperformed every other demographic at the voting polls, but this time, the results were earth-shattering....

Nicholson Drive is dimly lit on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Baton Rouge, La.

Opinion: Tailgated and terrified; how Nicholson Drive puts drivers at risk

By Andrew Sarhan November 11, 2024

It was 11:37 p.m. on Halloween, and it was raining heavily. I was on my way to drive a friend home. The rain didn't seem to stop pouring. The high-beam headlights on my car didn't do much to light the...

The live tiger rolled into Tiger Stadium in a cage.

Editorial Board: Shame on Gov. Landry and LSU, Death Valley is no place for a tiger— Mike or not

By Staff Editorial November 11, 2024

Tiger Stadium has a capacity of over 100,000 people.Not a single seat is set aside for a tiger – mascot or not.That’s the way it should be, yet Saturday’s football matchup against Alabama...

LSU fans show off their car on gameday Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, before the LSU vs. McNeese game outside the Hill Memorial Library in Baton Rouge, La.

Opinion: When tailgating turns cheugy, red flags you should look out for this gameday

By Blair Bernard November 8, 2024

The most anticipated season of the year arrives every late August. Thousands of people prepare months in advance; they take off work and travel hundreds of miles to be at LSU game days. College football...

FILE - Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry speaks during the start of the special session in the House Chamber on Jan. 15, 2024, in Baton Rouge, La.

Opinion: Jeff Landry’s Controversial Governorship

By Andrew Sarhan November 7, 2024

Jeffrey “Jeff” Landry is the 57th governor of Louisiana, and the circumstances it took for him to get elected are shady at best. Not only did the Louisiana Democrats run one of the worst candidates...

“Bill Nye the Science Guy” and “The Magic School Bus” is coming back to television. 

Opinion: Ms. Frizzle and Grandma Aggie are the same person, and you can’t tell me otherwise

By Jemiah Clemons November 6, 2024

In wake of Halloween, it’s time to finally address the elephant in the room. Ms. Frizzle and Grandma Aggie are the same person. It's a stretch, but stick with me, and everything will make sense....

Traffic comes to a halt Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, on Highland Road in Baton Rouge, LA.

Letter to the Editor: Drivers and pedestrians alike need to be more cautious

By Randall Newsom November 6, 2024

Nearly every day I drive through the LSU campus, twice a day on Highland Road. Due to heavy vehicle and foot traffic, I always observe the 25 mph speed limit. There are times it's advisable (IMO) to go...