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Opinion

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Opinion: Studying during quarantine allows students to explore their academic passions

By Evan Leonhard April 3, 2020

Needless to say, the past few weeks have been chaotic and nerve-racking as students adjust to an entirely new way of learning. The indescribably disruptive rise of COVID-19, followed by a rapid succession...

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Opinion: Nature is healing with everyone under quarantine, but that’s no excuse for eco-fascism

By Cécile Girard April 3, 2020

Over the course of the last interminable month, a few nuggets of good news have shone from the heap of bad news. Namely, videos from across the globe have shown animals reclaiming dormant cities. In Italy,...

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Opinion: Trump is to blame for the growth of coronavirus in America, has acted shamefully

By Gabrielle Martinez April 2, 2020

In a public briefing this Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced that the White House estimated that 100,000 to 240,000 U.S. citizens would die in the near future due to coronavirus. Even with current...

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Coronavirus diaries: Living alone in an apartment, with only a dog for company

By Shelby Bordes April 2, 2020

This is the third piece in a series of first-person accounts of how students are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, written by the Reveille's opinion columnists.   These days, I have been...

Since its inception, the number of classes offered by LSU Online has tripled. 

Opinion: Online classes show that LSU is making an effort, best solution given the situation

By Cory Koch April 1, 2020

Virtual class is a difficult and confusing experience for everyone involved, but it is always a better alternative than no classwork at all. The University is starting class for the second time this semester,...

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Opinion: Dating apps are a great way to feel connected during the pandemic, help with boredom

By Marie Plunkett April 1, 2020

Unfortunately for all of us lonely singles out there, social distancing and shelter in place orders prevent any in-person meetings, but that doesn’t mean real connections are impossible to find. Dating...

Celebs singing "Imagine"

Opinion: Celebrities have been no help during the pandemic, need to examine their privileges

By Brett Landry March 31, 2020

To all the celebrities across the world: do the middle class a solid and stay quiet during this coronavirus ordeal. To be frank, celebrities, unless you or a loved one has COVID-19, your quarantine experience...

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Opinion: Giving students a pass/fail option would be a smart move for LSU, help ease people’s minds

By Marie Plunkett March 30, 2020

With students returning to classes this Monday, the hypotheticals and vague plans for the rest of the semester are becoming all too real. Suddenly, students have to figure out how to adjust to new learning...

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Opinion: Instapoetry, though not great, offers inspiration for a new generation of writers

By Evan Leonhard March 29, 2020

In the words of incumbent U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo, “The need to poet is carried from one generation to the next.” This statement might seem rather self-evident, considering that it can...

Miley Cyrus

Opinion: Miley Cyrus’ Instagram live stream series shows celebrities in a relatable light

By Shelby Bordes March 28, 2020

Miley Cyrus recently started a live stream series on her Instagram called “Bright Minded: Live with Miley Cyrus.” In the series, Cyrus video chats with different celebrities, discussing a variety...

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) dunks the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)

Opinion: The return of the NBA Playoffs will bring hope and normalcy to the country, boost morale

By by Cory Koch March 27, 2020

When the world is in turmoil, sports have often been the place to find a sense of normalcy and social cohesion. When a disaster strikes, sports are always there as an agent of healing.  On Wednesday,...

Highland Hall sits on Highland road and undergoes construction on March 11, 2020.

Opinion: The on-campus housing requirement for freshmen is good, helps students fully experience LSU

By Elizabeth Crochet |@elizabethcro_ March 27, 2020

When I first got accepted into LSU last year, I was so excited. Then, I realized I was going to have to live in an on-campus dorm. I definitely did not like the sound of that, but my parents loved it....