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Opinion

LSU protest against sexual assault mishandlings

Opinion: Sexual assault prevention starts with our institutions

By Claire Sullivan November 23, 2020

According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, 18.3% of women and 1.4% of men in the U.S. have been raped at some point in their lives. Of those survivors, 98.1% of women and 93.3%...

Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome speaks on Sunday, May 31, 2020 before the protest of the death of George Floyd in Galvez Plaza.

Letter to the Editor: Re-Elect Sharon Weston Broome

By Aidan Arasteh November 22, 2020

Before Mayor Broome made history by assuming her position as parish CEO, our community longed to see progress on important issues. During the past four years, she has proven to us she is capable of leading...

Tiger Stadium and the bell tower stand tall Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 from the top of the Barnes & Noble at LSU parking garage on E Campus Drive.

Opinion: University failed sexual assault victims, ‘sweeping changes’ needed

By Cory Koch November 22, 2020

University's administration, LSU Athletics, former President F. King Alexander, former Athletic Director Joe Alleva, former Football Coach Les Miles, Interim President Thomas Galligan, current Athletic...

Thanksgiving dinner

Opinion: We need to learn to have civil political discussions with our families

By Evan Leonhard November 22, 2020

Across the country, millions of people are bracing themselves for what could be the most traumatic event of the year: the annual family political discussion at Thanksgiving. It all begins with a sly whisper,...

Tiger Stadium shines bright Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 at night on N Stadium Road on LSU's campus.

Editorial Board: LSU’s mishandling of sexual assault cases a shameful stain on University’s legacy

By Reveille Editorial Board November 18, 2020

On Nov. 16, USA Today published an article detailing how LSU and LSU Athletics officials have mishandled sexual assault complaints against students for years. The article sent shockwaves throughout the...

A protestor holds her sign during a protest against Amendment 1 on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge. 

Opinion: Repeal Amendment 1, protect abortion rights

By Tamia Southall November 18, 2020

While voting for the 46th U.S. president and various congressional sects, Louisiana voters also voted on Amendment 1 regarding state laws on abortion On Nov. 3, the results were in: 62% of voters were...

congress

Opinion: Abolish career politicians, pass congressional term limits

By Claire Sullivan November 17, 2020

Widespread discontentment with our elected officials is perhaps the most unifying belief in American politics. This idea is corroborated by the most recent Gallup poll, which puts the Congressional approval...

The American flag flies high on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, on LSU campus.

Opinion: Your patriotism shouldn’t stem from who sits in the Oval Office

By Elizabeth Crochet November 17, 2020

Since the election, I have heard many people say they are either “finally proud to be an American again” or “no longer a proud American.” But what exactly does it mean to be a “proud...

Free Speech

Opinion: University does not foster free speech

By Marie Plunkett November 16, 2020

On Nov. 10, the Reveille published an article regarding the University’s placement in Real Clear Education’s 2020 College Free Speech Rankings. The ranking system “measures whether college...

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden and his running mate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., arrive to speak at a news conference at Alexis Dupont High School in Wilmington, Del.

Opinion: Biden administration won’t necessarily mean a return to ‘normal’

By Domenic Purdy November 16, 2020

Let’s not kid ourselves: after the most historic election in recent memory, the past two weeks have been absolutely tiring. Following the Nov. 7 consensus that Democratic candidate Joe Biden would...

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

Letter to the Editor: Peaceful transition of power essential to U.S. democracy

By Dmitriy Nurullayev November 16, 2020

I am often asked to elaborate on the motivating factors that encouraged me to immigrate to the United States. The answer for me is simple: the power of American democracy. Watching the peaceful transfer...

Missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recruit students at Free Speech Alley on Sept. 1, 2017.

Religious recruiters on campus seen as pushy, ‘intrusive’

By Cécile Girard November 15, 2020

Yesterday, in a momentary lapse of judgment, I decided to study in the Memorial Oak Grove behind the Student Union. Only a few minutes passed before two students approached me about joining their youth...