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Opinion

The Office image, courtesy of NBC.com. 

Opinion: “The Office” is an effective antidote to COVID-19 worries, helps with de-stressing

By Erin Stephens March 20, 2020

“I am running away from my responsibilities, and it feels so good,” said every college student binge-watching "The Office" at home this weekend. Ricky Gervais, creator of the award-winning...

Coronavirus hobbies cartoon 

Opinion: While stuck at home under quarantine, try some unusual activities to stay sane

By Shelby Bordes March 20, 2020

As we spend an unknown amount of time stuck at home without schools, restaurants, movie theaters, gyms or stores, it is inevitable that we will eventually get bored.  There is only so much Netflix...

Coronavirus evacuation cartoon 

Opinion: LSU’s optional evacuation of on-campus residents is well executed, thoughtful

By Marie Plunkett March 19, 2020

In the wake of its decision to cancel classes until after spring break, the University issued a request for on-campus residents to move out. In a series of emails, students were strongly encouraged to...

Coronavirus in the woods 

Coronavirus diaries: Living in a fishing camp off of the Jourdan River

By Evan Leonhard March 18, 2020

This is the first piece in a series of first-person accounts of how students are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, written by the Reveille's opinion columnists.   I never imagined I would...

LSU students wait outside Auxiliary Services in the Student Union, Monday, Aug. 24 after several students said their Tiger Cards are not working for meal plans, Paw Point or to get in and out of residence halls.

Opinion: LSU should refund unspent Paw Points for students this semester, give back wasted money

By Elizabeth Crochet |@elizabethcro_ March 17, 2020

Unfortunately, I do not think I am the only student at the University with too many Paw Points to count left on my meal plan.  Students who purchase a meal plan at the beginning of the fall semester...

A worker cleans his goggles to spray disinfectant as a precaution against the coronavirus at a shopping street in Seoul, South Korea, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Opinion: LSU was right to cancel classes and move to an online format, though it’s not enjoyable

By Cécile Girard March 16, 2020

As we are all certainly aware, the University decided last Thursday to transition to online classes for the remainder of the spring semester in response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in southern...

Rapper G-Eazy (Gerald Gillum) performing the Altar stage on Friday Oct. 28, 2016 at the Voodoo Music and Arts Experience (Voodoo Festival) at City Park in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Opinion: Most rap music hypersexualizes women, more female artists, culture changes, are needed

By Gabrielle Martinez March 15, 2020

At a recent Tampa concert, the rapper known as “DaBaby” slapped a female audience member for holding her phone too close to his face. Although he is now facing a lawsuit from the woman, this...

Silhouette Audience Music People Concert

Opinion: College students make a lot of mistakes, we need to acknowledge that and move on

By Erin Stephens |@epstphns March 14, 2020

College is a great time to make mistakes; students have ample freedom and are protected from the consequences of full adulthood. During this time, many students display embarrassingly impulsive behavior....

An LSU Tiger Trails bus waits for students to board at Lockett Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019.

Opinion: The University bus system needs to be improved for students, LSU community in general

By Marie Plunkett March 13, 2020

A few weeks ago, I stood outside in the dark at a bus stop, shivering and desperately checking my phone every few minutes, waiting for a bus that felt like it would never show up. It eventually did—almost...

The sun sets above the parade ground on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019.

Letter to the editor: LSU should pay for online proctoring of exams

By Olivia Devall March 13, 2020

As the coronavirus spreads around the United States and in Louisiana, LSU has decided to transition from in-class learning to online classes next. Often when students take exams online, they have to pay...

Freshman Madalyn Mouton reads a copy of the Reveille on Thursday, August 22, 2019.

Letter from the editor: Reveille coverage to continue despite transition to online classes

By Caleb Greene March 13, 2020

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in Louisiana and LSU's transition to online classes following spring break, the Reveille will indefinitely cut its publication to once a week, printing on Thursdays starting...

Roomates cartoon 

Opinion: Living alone as a college student is beneficial, allows you to understand yourself better

By Shelby Bordes March 12, 2020

I think everyone should live alone at some point in their lives. It's really nice to have your own space, a place to decompress and get work done. My experience with living alone has been amazing.   After...