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Opinion: LSU should consider a female candidate for president, put more women in positions of power

By Cory Koch March 12, 2020

Placing women in positions of power would make for a better campus, society and world. As International Women’s Day has come and gone, it is important to remember all the work that has been done...

Abortion case 

Opinion: Louisiana law requiring admitting privileges for abortion providers is constitutional, fair

By Elizabeth Crochet |@elizabethcro_ March 11, 2020

One of the most heated topics in politics is set to get even more fiery this June, when it stands center stage in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. That's right: abortion is making the headlines again.  This...

The Student Government debate took place in the LSU Student Union on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

Letter to the Editor: If you can make SG better, why not step up?

By Jordan Landry March 11, 2020

In response to Cory Koch's March 5 column, “Student Government campaigning week is full of empty promises, students deserve real change,” a few notes:The column unfairly conflates the record...

Sad jokes cartoon 

Opinion: Depression memes are damaging, offer no real benefit to creators or audience

By Grace Pulliam March 10, 2020

For some time now, a certain illness has been quietly devastating life on college campuses across the U.S. No, I’m not talking about COVID-19; I’m referring instead to the growing epidemic...

Abortion case 

Opinion: The Louisiana abortion law creates unfair obstacles for women, dangerous and obstructive

By Cécile Girard March 10, 2020

On March 4, 2020, barely a week ago, the United States Supreme Court heard a case to determine the constitutionality of a 2014 Louisiana law that bans doctors from performing abortions if they do not have...

LSU students study on Tuesday Feb. 11, 2020 in Patrick F. Taylor Hall.

Opinion: LSU needs to teach students how to deal with adversity, not just PC culture

By Brett Landry March 10, 2020

Like many higher-education institutions across the U.S., LSU strives for a culture of acceptance on its campus. With such a goal in mind, the University often requires electives for many students that...

459 worker

Opinion: The difference in quality between The 5 and 459 Commons is extremely noticeable, unfair

By Evan Leonhard March 9, 2020

Everyone has thought it. We all know it’s true. It is time to come to terms with the unfortunate reality that the 459 Commons is significantly better than The 5. Ask any student who has ever been...

Tigerland cartoon 

Opinion: Tigerland is terrible, college students should experience real bars and better nightlife

By Brett Landry March 9, 2020

In an effort to relate my opinions to the University student body and not exclusively speak about conservative politics, an important issue must be brought to light: Tigerland makes absolutely no sense. For...

Coffee cartoon 

Opinion: Caffeine is harmful to student health, we need to cut down on the energy drinks, espresso

By Gabrielle Martinez March 8, 2020

While some people are addicted to drugs and alcohol, an overwhelming amount of students find themselves addicted to something a lot more obtainable: caffeine. With midterms looming, students are placing...

A sign hangs outside the Student Health Center warning students who have flu-like symptoms, recently traveled to China or come into contact with someone diagnosed with coronavirus to notify the front desk.

Opinion: LSU was right to cancel study abroad programs, but coronavirus panic is overblown

By Evan Leonhard March 7, 2020

The world is in a fever-fueled frenzy as COVID-19, better known as coronavirus, sweeps across the globe, eluding effective treatment. Institutions and organizations are bracing for the worst as a plethora...

Danger zone cartoon 

Opinion: LSU needs to help students, especially female students, feel safe on campus at night

By Grace Pulliam March 7, 2020

The closing shifts I often work at my on-campus job run well into the night. Since all of the parking lots closer to the building I work in are either paid or reserved for tags I do not have, these occasions...

One of LSU's famous Indian Mounds is bathed in sunlight Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013 while clouds float overhead.

Opinion: Daylight saving time should be permanent, we shouldn’t have to change our clocks twice a year

By Elizabeth Crochet March 6, 2020

For those out there who are not ready to "spring forward" this Sunday, I am right there with you. The wonderful daylight saving time, that fantastic day where you lose an hour of sleep, is right around...