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Opinion: Living without a phone isn’t a fun way to get off the grid, leads to anxiety, limitations

By Cécile Girard April 11, 2020

When my cell phone stopped charging on the night of March 26, 2020, I was unprepared for the anguish of the next 14 days. Although my phone had been slowly charging ever more sporadically over the previous...

Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks in a press conference on Wednesday, March 11.

Opinion: Gov. Edwards’ progressive policies have saved lives, unlike his conservative counterparts

By by Cory Koch April 11, 2020

Leaders are defined by their actions in times of crisis. While some government officials have taken direct action to combat the increasingly dangerous coronavirus pandemic and protect their constituents,...

Joe Exotic, courtesy of The Daily Beast 

Opinion: Quit glorifying Joe Exotic, he was abusive, deserves to be in jail

By Gabrielle Martinez April 10, 2020

Social distancing has proven to Americans that Netflix is worth the $9 per month subscription fee. One of the most notable pieces of content to come out of this quarantine filled with binge-watching is...

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Opinion: Adults behave poorly online, are just as toxic as teenagers in their use of social media

By Evan Leonhard April 10, 2020

A recent Pew Research poll has reported that, with roughly seven out of ten Americans regularly using it, social media is now a well-established cultural norm. It goes without saying that technology has...

President Donald Trump speaks before he signs the coronavirus stimulus relief package in the Oval Office at the White House, Friday, March 27, 2020, in Washington. Listening are from left, Larry Kudlow, White House chief economic adviser, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarty of Calif. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Letter to the editor: Politicians need to be held accountable for their failure to manage COVID-19

By Brian Reily April 9, 2020

In response to the piece,"Opinion: We need to keep holding politicians accountable for their role in the pandemic: a response to a recent call to do otherwise."  It may only have been about a...

Quarantine bread cartoon 

Opinion: Bread baking is a great quarantine trend to try, helps you stay active

By Marie Plunkett @MarieC_214 April 9, 2020

With limited options for activities during this period of social distancing, many people are turning to the internet for information and entertainment. Tons of new memes and ideas emerged across every...

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Coronavirus diaries: Maintaining a relationship with a loved partner during quarantine

By Erin Stephens April 8, 2020

This is the fourth 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 remember the Wednesday...

A large bottle of hand sanitizer sits next to a door as fans prepare to enter the arena for an NBA basketball game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas Mavericks in San Antonio, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Opinion: We need to stop blaming politicians for the pandemic, focus on finding solutions

By Brett Landry April 8, 2020

It was only about a week ago, or seven years in quarantine time, when the U.S. was fairly united in their agreement that celebrities should sit out the COVID-19 pandemic. To go one step further, anyone...

streaming wars

Opinion: Binge-watching isn’t a great quarantine coping mechanism, doesn’t solve anything

By Grace Pulliam April 7, 2020

Binge watching: it’s America’s new favorite pastime. Paradoxically, it’s also the worst. Just recently, for instance, I found myself emerging from a Discovery Channel-induced fugue...

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Opinion: “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” shows that money can buy security, not happiness

By Erin Stephens April 6, 2020

My guilty pleasure during quarantine has been watching reruns of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta." I hate to admit it, but I laugh so hard watching grown women argue. Some of those digs are hilarious....

At Paul Wong's Chinese and Sushi, diners can find noticeably fresh takeout at competitive prices. The restaurant in downtown Baton Rouge opened last month.

Opinion: If financially able, we should all make efforts to support local restaurants right now

By Elizabeth Crochet |@elizabethcro_ April 5, 2020

If you are anything like me during this pandemic, food is on your mind. I will admit, during the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, I did not take the quarantine seriously enough. Worrying about where...

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Opinion: The “Final Girl” horror trope is rooted in misogyny, needs to be examined

By Grace Pulliam April 4, 2020

Like all art forms, film is a political institution. The horror genre in particular is one of the most influential arenas for discussions regarding morality and its place in society. This becomes obvious...