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FILE - In this March 30, 2016 file photo, Human Rights Campaign Executive Director Chad Griffin, center, speaks at a news conference at the old state Capitol Building in Raleigh, N.C. Griffin was among several LGBT leaders who headed to the state to join in protests and plot strategy for trying to overturn a new law limiting bathroom options for transgender people. Stung by setbacks related to their access to public restrooms, transgender Americans are taking steps to play a more prominent and vocal role in a nationwide campaign to curtail discrimination against them. (AP Photo/Gary Robertson, File)

OPINION: Restroom controversies distract from real problems in America

By Charlie Bonacquisti @Charlie_Bonac2 April 21, 2016

In the midst of a national security crisis, an economic downturn and an unpredictable presidential election, many Americans have shifted their focus to the root of our turmoil: bathroom equality. States...

A caterpillar climbs up the face of a brick wall Tuesday, April 22, 2014 outside of the design building.

SATIRE: the University should eradicate caterpillars

By Garrett Marcel @Gret419 April 21, 2016

This column is satire and meant solely for the reader's enjoyment. The swarms of repulsive and exasperating caterpillars must be stopped at all costs. There is only one solution, and it is the final solution...

Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks at a campaign stop in April 2016. (Christopher Dolan/The Times & Tribune via AP) WILKES BARRE TIMES-LEADER OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT

SATIRE: Bernie Sanders shakes up campaign following defeat in New York

By John Gavin Harp @SirJohnGavin April 21, 2016

This article is satire and meant purely for the reader’s enjoyment. Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders announced plans to accept sleazy money from Super PACs at a press conference on Thursday. This...

LSU junior infielder Cole Freeman (22) runs home during the Tigers' game against Southeastern on April 20, 2016 in Alex Box Stadium

Tigers withstand lengthy weather delay, ease past Southeastern Louisiana, 11-4

April 20, 2016

At 9:59 p.m., LSU right-handed reliever Collin Strall threw ball four to Southeastern Louisiana second baseman Carson Crites, which walked in a run and cut the No. 5 Tigers’ lead to 4-2. It was the...

LSU junior infielder/catcher Sahvanna Jaquish softball dances during the game against Northwestern State after it gets rain delayed on Wednesday, Apr. 20, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Tigers overwhelm Lady Demons, 6-1, after two-hour rain delay

By Christian Boutwell April 20, 2016

After a flat tire and a near game-canceling thunderstorm hovered above Baton Rouge, the No. 14 LSU softball team defeated Northwestern State, 6-1, in a five-hour affair on Wednesday night. Before the scheduled...

Alex Box Stadium's grounds crew rolls out the tarp June 8, 2013 during a rain delay in LSU's game against Oklahoma.

LSU-Southeastern Louisiana baseball game halted in third inning due to weather delay; Tigers lead, 4-1

April 20, 2016

Tonight’s LSU baseball game against Southeastern Louisiana is currently in a weather delay after two complete innings have been played. The No. 5 Tigers (25-11, 9-6 Southeastern Conference) are leading,...

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OPINION: Student ID bill good for university’s future

By Michael Beyer @michbeyer April 20, 2016

The state legislature finally is doing something good for students. Yesterday morning, a bill to expand students’ access to voting passed unanimously out of committee. Under this bill, university...

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Robert Kirby to return to LSU as associate head coach for 2016-17 season

By Christian Boutwell April 20, 2016

Former LSU associate head coach Robert Kirby will return to Baton Rouge for the 2016-17 season to assume the same position, LSU announced Wednesday afternoon. “I’m very happy to be back in...

LSU sophmore pitcher Doug Norman (21) pitches during LSU's 7-0 defeat on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Alex Box Stadium

Tigers staying loose as they host proven Southeastern Louisiana club

By James Bewers April 19, 2016

A little while back, LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri had a discussion with long-time friend and Chicago Cubs Assistant General Manager Randy Bush. Per manager Joe Maddon’s instruction, Bush told...

LSU senior infielder Sandra Simmons (3) catches a foul ball during LSU's 2-0 victory against the Nicholls State University on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Tiger Park

Kloss, Simmons, Bell drafted into the National Pro Fastpitch, will continue softball careers

By Marc Stevens April 19, 2016

When discussing professional sports leagues, undoubtedly the National Football League or the National Basketball Association are among the first mentioned. But there exists another, lesser-known league...

LSU junior infielder Sahvanna Jaquish (2) bats during LSU's 0-2 defeat against the University of Kentucky on Monday, April 11, 2016 at Tiger Park

Tigers hope to keep offensive momentum going against Northwestern State

By Josh Thornton April 19, 2016

After winning its first Southeastern Conference series since April 3 last weekend, the No. 14 LSU softball team aspires to keep its National Championship hopes alive. Fresh off a series win against Mississippi...

Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell of Ky. speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, April 12, 2016, following a Republican policy luncheon. From left are, Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., McConnell, and Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn of Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

OPINION: 2016 U.S. Senate race could determine state’s economic and environmental well-being

By Cody Sibley @CodySibley April 19, 2016

The presidential election might be the hot-button issue this year, but we shouldn’t forget about the all-important congressional races in 2016. Louisiana will choose its next senator in November....