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Opinion

Students browse the food options on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in the 459 Dining Hall in Baton Rouge, La.

Opinion: The dining halls should give students one free meal per day

By Mohammad Tantawi October 23, 2024

As the economy continues to be the main concern for Americans heading into the election, LSU students should ask themselves, “what has my school done to relieve some of my financial burden?”...

This image released by Universal Pictures shows the character Michael Myers in "Halloween Kills," directed by David Gordon Green.

Opinion: Michael Myers is a monster with a heart

By Amyri Jones October 22, 2024

This is a hot take, but true fans of the Halloween franchise will hear me out. Michael Myers was awful and was a literal serial killer, but being that he is a fictional character, I think it’s possible...

In this Feb. 5, 2013 photo, a woman poses for a photograph during a self-help psychological course class run by Britain’s publicly funded health system in east London. With a long wait to see a psychologist, the British government is turning to the classroom to treat people with mild to moderate mental health problems with a mix of PowerPoint presentations and group exercises. While some dismiss the approach as do-it-yourself therapy, experts say there is convincing evidence that people with conditions like depression and anxiety can be successfully treated without ever seeing a psychologist or a psychiatrist. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Opinion: Why making mistakes in your 20s is important to your self esteem

By Blair Bernard October 21, 2024

I was always taught to be really comfortable and confident in myself, especially in classrooms, conversations and even at concerts. At an early age, I learned about the amount of pressure that exists to...

Festival goers pose in Halloween costumes and festival clothes at the 2018 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience. 

Opinion: Dressing up for Halloween is important, here’s how to do it right

By Garrett McEntee October 18, 2024

Halloween is fun for everyone: kids, teens, adults and even the elderly. Everyone loves candy and spreading some good ole’ fashioned fear. But the best part of Halloween, by far, is dressing up,...

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Opinion: Are we all narcissists? Probably, especially if social media is concerned.

By Mohammad Tantawi October 17, 2024

There are two distinct discussions happening in the realm of psychology: the fall of empathy and the rise in narcissism. It’s important to remember that narcissistic personality disorder is at the...

Lab equipment contains nitrogen at the University's Energy, Coast and Environment Building on Oct. 2, 2017.

Opinion: The use of nitrogen for capital punishment is unethical

By Kate Beske October 16, 2024

After a failed attempt at executing Kenneth Smith by lethal injection in November 2022, Alabama chose to use an untested method of capital punishment known as nitrogen hypoxia to attempt to execute him...

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Opinion: Instagram is a dreadful app

By Amyri Jones October 15, 2024

I’m not sure if social media in general has gotten less fun to be on, but I know for sure that Instagram has definitely changed. What once was an app with a carefree vibe, is now one that feels dark...

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Opinion: Medical misogyny needs to stop. Women should be believed by their doctors, not dismissed

By Andrew Sarhan October 14, 2024

When you go to the doctor, you expect to be diagnosed with an ailment, and then put on some form of a treatment plan to help cure that ailment. But what if you went to the doctor with a raging headache,...

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Opinion: Witches (college students) must put a stop to situationships

By Garrett McEntee October 11, 2024

Everyone has heard of the monster lurking under beds covered in rose petals. Everyone has seen the swirling void consume your beloved friend. Everyone has seen the disfiguration and desolation of your...

Opinion Columnist Mohammad Tantawi stands in the LSU Quad with a poster saying, "Let's Talk Porn."

Opinion: Your porn addiction is embarrassing

By Mohammad Tantawi October 10, 2024

To get all the Andrew Tate fanboys out of the room, quitting porn doesn’t mean you will attract more girls, hit the gym more, or have confidence radiating out of your nipples. This is not a male...

Pro-Palestinian protesters chant and hold a Palestinian flag Friday, May 3, on the Student Union steps.

Opinion: The Plea of the Palestinian People

By Andrew Sarhan October 9, 2024

About a year ago, Hamas militants attacked the Re’im music festival, causing the death of 364 people. In addition, Hamas took 40 hostages. Since this tragic day, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)...

A sign on a window at a Starbucks Coffee store in south Seattle reads "Order ahead and pay with the Starbucks app," Oct. 27, 2020. Starbucks saw faster-than-expected recovery in the U.S. and China in its fiscal fourth quarter, giving it confidence as it heads into the holiday season.

Opinion: Is mobile order really better than going in person, or are you just lazy?

By Blair Bernard October 8, 2024

I was always really skeptical of online orders pertaining to any kind of product. Whether that be clothing or food, I was that kid that would get their mom to double-check the shipping address despite...