“Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it.”
I vividly remember hearing this quote from philosopher George Santayana for the first time from my middle school history teacher, and...
An amended Title IX lawsuit puts legal force behind deeply disturbing allegations of a rape cover-up a USA TODAY investigation detailed almost a year ago.
Former university student Ashlyn Roberts,...
President Tate has announced his first major personnel rearrangement. He has demoted Provost Stacia Haynie. This comes roughly a month after the Baton Rouge Business Report ran a story detailing her efforts...
Despite the rapid demise of the cannabis stigma among the American people in the past decade, an Olympian has been barred from competition because of her use of a substance that has been legalized in 19...
In response to the ruling by the the International Swimming Federation regarding swimming caps for women of color: This is racism, even in the swimming pool.
African American women are born with a certain...
Each year in June, my family takes a trip to the beach with my extended family of cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents. And every year I take notice of the different attitudes each generation possesses.
Regardless...
When it comes to serving sexual violence survivors, the university chooses the bare minimum – or less – over and over again.
This pattern of disregard isn’t incidental to the...
On June 7, Louisiana lawmakers in the state Senate voted 20-17 to approve a bill that would decriminalize the possession of up to a half-ounce of cannabis.
This decision brings Louisiana steps closer to...
On Thursday, May 27, cheers erupted in the Louisiana senate chamber as legislators passed a bill banning trans girls and women from participating in women’s athletics.
Sen. Beth Mizell of Franklinton...
Pride month is a beautiful thing.
It’s a celebration of visibility and representation for members of the LGBTQ+ community. During June, members of the community and their allies seek to educate and...
Nearly seven months have passed since a USA TODAY investigation into LSU’s mishandling of Title IX cases lit a fire in Baton Rouge. Since then, much has been revealed about the shortcomings of the...
I grew up reading comic books.
From an early age I could tell you everyone’s symbol. Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, Daredevil, Invincible; the list goes on. There is, however, one superhero’s...
