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All content by Jay Cranford
David F. Boyd Hall houses the LSU Graduate School on Nov. 21, 2016, at 114 West David Boyd Hall.

Opinion: Proposed tax bill would devastate graduate students

By Jay Cranford
November 24, 2017
Opinion: Student loan forgiveness requires diligence

Opinion: Student loan forgiveness requires diligence

By Jay Cranford
November 20, 2017
Opinion: Hoarding explains increased firearm stock prices after shootings

Opinion: Hoarding explains increased firearm stock prices after shootings

By Jay Cranford
October 10, 2017
Opinion: Documenting side job profits can provide tax benefits

Opinion: Documenting side job profits can provide tax benefits

By Jay Cranford
September 26, 2017
Opinion: American Opportunity Tax Credit valuable financial resource for students

Opinion: American Opportunity Tax Credit valuable financial resource for students

By Jay Cranford
September 5, 2017
Weappy Studio's first production, "This Is the Police," is told in a comic book style and narrated by Jon St. John.

“This Is the Police” mixes management gameplay with noir narrative

By Jay Cranford
April 19, 2017
Mass Effect: Andromeda, an action role-playing game, was released March 21. 

Mass Effect: Andromeda a disappointing mess

By Jay Cranford
April 11, 2017
Persona 5, the sixth installment of the Japanese RPG series Persona, is set to be released April 4.

Video games set for April release

By Jay Cranford
April 1, 2017
Kona, an adventure survival game by Parabole, was released March 17.

Kona is the latest in atmospheric narratives

By Jay Cranford
March 27, 2017
Sniper Elite 4, released Feb. 14, is a third-person tactical stealth shooter.

Sniper Elite 4 continues to be a fun alternative to modern shooters

By Jay Cranford
March 13, 2017
Nintendo's latest console-handheld hybrid, the Switch, was released March 3.

What’s coming out in March

By Jay Cranford
March 8, 2017
For Honor, a third-person action fighting game, was released Feb. 14.

For Honor is a refreshing, competitive game

By Jay Cranford
February 24, 2017
"John Wick: Chapter 2," released Feb. 10, follows its cult classic predecessor. In this film, he discovers that a huge bounty has been placed on his life. 

Rev Ranks: “John Wick: Chapter 2” contender for year’s best action movie

By Jay Cranford
February 16, 2017
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, released Jan. 24, is a survival horror video game following Ethan Winters. 

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is a terrifying step in the right direction

By Jay Cranford
February 14, 2017
Members of the LSU community gather in the Quad to protest against President Trump's executive order regarding immigration. 

Opinion: Advocate editorial belittles University students and college activism

By Jay Cranford
February 7, 2017
Nioh, an action-RPG set in Japan, will be released Feb. 7. 

Video games set for February release

By Jay Cranford
February 3, 2017
Yakuza 0, an open world, action-adventure video game, was released in North America on Jan. 24.

Yakuza 0 is a stand-out prequel to the Yakuza series

By Jay Cranford
January 31, 2017
Dead Rising 4, released Dec. 2016, is an open world survival horror video game.

Dead Rising 4 is mediocre, doesn’t progress the series

By Jay Cranford
January 24, 2017
Titanfall 2, released Oct. 28, is a first-person video shooter game.

Titanfall 2 is the most overlooked game of 2016

By Jay Cranford
January 18, 2017
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt- Blood and Wine was released May 31, 2016.

TOP 4: Best Video Games of 2016

By Jay Cranford
January 12, 2017
Ubisoft's narrative for "Watch Dogs 2" follows hipsters in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Ubisoft’s ‘Watch Dogs 2’ tries to distance itself from predecessor, features brighter setting

By Jay Cranford
November 30, 2016
Holistic Life Foundation meditation

Opinion: Meditation could be effective discipline alternative in schools

By Jay Cranford
November 30, 2016
Student loans

Opinion: Students should start looking for employers who offer student loan repayment

By Jay Cranford
November 17, 2016
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‘Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter’ falls short on gameplay, mechanics

By Jay Cranford
November 13, 2016

Opinion: Knowledge of car insurance fundamentals necessary for students

By Jay Cranford
November 9, 2016
'Doctor Strange' boasts amazing visuals, lacks original storyline

‘Doctor Strange’ boasts amazing visuals, lacks original storyline

By Jay Cranford
November 6, 2016
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‘Civilization VI’ one of the most ‘polished’ releases this year

By Jay Cranford
November 3, 2016
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eSports club makes its way back to campus, strives for inclusion of all game types

By Jay Cranford
November 2, 2016
Sandwich

Opinion: Celebrate National Sandwich Day with the five best combinations of meat, bread and cheese

By Jay Cranford
November 2, 2016

A look back: Fifteen of the best Vines of all time

By Jay Cranford
November 1, 2016
Finance and Weather

Opinion: Planning is key in both finance and weather forecasts

By Jay Cranford
November 1, 2016

Opinion: Vine should serve as cautionary tale for investing in mobile apps

By Jay Cranford
October 31, 2016
Nintendo announces newest console "Switch," to be released in spring

Nintendo announces newest console “Switch,” to be released in spring

By Jay Cranford
October 25, 2016
Cartoon

Opinion: We’re meant to do what we’re good at, not what we love

By Jay Cranford
October 24, 2016
'Battlefield 1' delivers "best first-person multiplayer shooter on the market"

‘Battlefield 1’ delivers “best first-person multiplayer shooter on the market”

By Jay Cranford
October 23, 2016
Credit Cards

Opinion: Paying with credit may encourage overspending

By Jay Cranford
October 18, 2016
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Mafia III storyline does not make up for boring gameplay

By Jay Cranford
October 16, 2016
Les Cayes, Haiti - one of the towns hardest-hit by Hurricane Matthew.

Opinion: Focus on football match undercuts effects of Hurricane Matthew

By Jay Cranford
October 10, 2016
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‘Kentucky Route Zero’ capitalizes on sci-fi thematic experience

By Jay Cranford
October 10, 2016
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‘Virginia’ offers unique cinematic experience, but storyline falls short

By Jay Cranford
October 2, 2016

NBA 2K makes splash with enhanced sound effects, innovative story direction

By Jay Cranford
September 25, 2016
Automatic Savings

Opinion: Automatic deposits secret to building wealth

By Jay Cranford
September 22, 2016

October to kick off holiday video game season one week at a time

By Jay Cranford
September 18, 2016
Millennial Cartoon

Opinion: Millennials will be first generation responsible for retirement funding

By Jay Cranford
September 14, 2016
Opinion: Employee benefits matter just as much as salary

Opinion: Employee benefits matter just as much as salary

By Jay Cranford
September 13, 2016
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‘The Tomorrow Children’ maximizes dystopian theme, sense of community

By Jay Cranford
September 11, 2016
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Sony unveils new PlayStation 4 models

By Jay Cranford
September 8, 2016

OPINION: Finland’s Basic Income experiment set to fail

By Jay Cranford
September 7, 2016

Video game companies look to revamp successful scenes

By Jay Cranford
September 5, 2016
EA Sports released 'Madden NFL 17' on Aug. 23.

‘Madden 17’ enhances running game, improves artificial intelligence

By Jay Cranford
August 28, 2016
A student fills out the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) form on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015, in Hodges Hall.

OPINION: It’s necessary to be aware of changes to FAFSA application

By Jay Cranford
August 24, 2016
Bound

PlayStation 4’s ‘Bound’ to be observed and admired, not conquered

By Jay Cranford
August 21, 2016
OPINION: Financial literacy important for millennial's economic security

OPINION: Financial literacy important for millennial’s economic security

By Jay Cranford
April 18, 2016
Photo courtesy of Reddit.com. 

Opinion: Set financial goals instead of simply saving money

By Jay Cranford
April 3, 2016
College students wait by the steps of the House of Representatives for Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, and GOP leaders to arrive for a news conference on federal student loan rates which doubled on July 1, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, July 8, 2013. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

OPINION: Anxious about repaying student loans? Here’s a checklist

By Jay Cranford
February 23, 2016
OPINION: Millionaires in America aren’t who you think they are

OPINION: Millionaires in America aren’t who you think they are

By Jay Cranford
February 15, 2016
File-This April 9, 2012, file photo shows Instagram being demonstrated on an iPhone in New York. Social media websites Facebook and Instagram have stopped working Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. The problem is affecting users in Australia but also in other countries including the United States. (AP Photo/Karly Domb Sadof, File)

OPINION: Millennials should give Baby Boomers a break

By Jay Cranford
January 26, 2016
Opinion: Response to previous gun column

Opinion: Response to previous gun column

By Jay Cranford
January 20, 2016
Student loan delinquency rates increase to 11.3 percent in 2014. 

Opinion: New loan plan offers cheaper repayment

By Jay Cranford
January 12, 2016
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Opinion: Persistence and focus is key to financial success

By Jay Cranford
November 30, 2015
A student uses her recently upgraded smartphone of choice on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, in Hodges Hall.

Opinion: Millennials underutilize their smartphones

By Jay Cranford
November 9, 2015
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Opinion: General Education requirements are unnecessary, hurt the economy

By Jay Cranford
November 2, 2015

Opinion: Millennials aren’t as racially progressive as they think

By Jay Cranford
October 15, 2015

Opinion: Wall Street suicides highlight toxic culture

By Jay Cranford
October 12, 2015
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Opinion: Money can buy happiness

By Jay Cranford
September 27, 2015
 

Last Weeks Stock Market Explained

By Jay Cranford
August 31, 2015

Socially responsible investing is the best of both worlds

By Jay Cranford
August 27, 2015

Opinion: Eliminating stress about finances can be simple

By Jay Cranford
April 28, 2015

Opinion: Students should try to make money over summer

By Jay Cranford
April 27, 2015

Opinion: Knowledge of certified professionals makes financial assistance easy

By Jay Cranford
April 20, 2015
 

Opinion: Mobile banking hassle-free, should be taken advantage of

By Jay Cranford
April 13, 2015

Opinion: Finance quiz addresses issues relevant to everyday life

By Jay Cranford
April 12, 2015
FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2008 file photo, a cardholder poses with his Visa credit card, in Springfield, Ill. In an effort to combat credit card fraud, the payment processor Visa on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 said it will be rolling out a product next month that will track credit card users on their smart phones. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)

April Fools’ Day: 10 never-fail financial tips for college students

By Jay Cranford
March 31, 2015
FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2008 file photo, a cardholder poses with his Visa credit card, in Springfield, Ill. In an effort to combat credit card fraud, the payment processor Visa on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 said it will be rolling out a product next month that will track credit card users on their smart phones. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)

Opinion: Financial literacy courses should be mandatory for high school students

By Jay Cranford
March 29, 2015

Opinion: Knowing how to prevent identity theft is a must for college students

By Jay Cranford
March 23, 2015
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Opinion: 7 Financial Mistakes Students Make

By Jay Cranford
March 19, 2015
Opinion: Knowledge about credit pays off in the future

Opinion: Knowledge about credit pays off in the future

By Jay Cranford
March 16, 2015

Opinion: Students should take advantage of the Student Financial Management Center

By Jay Cranford
March 10, 2015

Opinion: Investing skills are beneficial to your wallet

By Jay Cranford
March 9, 2015
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Opinion: Haggling skills are crucial to getting good discounts

By Jay Cranford
March 2, 2015

Opinion: Students should know the basics of making a budget before graduation

By Jay Cranford
March 1, 2015
FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2008 file photo, a cardholder poses with his Visa credit card, in Springfield, Ill. In an effort to combat credit card fraud, the payment processor Visa on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 said it will be rolling out a product next month that will track credit card users on their smart phones. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)

Opinion: Building a good credit score starts in college

By Jay Cranford
February 22, 2015

Opinion: Couples need to discuss finances more often

By Jay Cranford
February 10, 2015
President Barack Obama speaks at Central High School, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, in Phoenix, about the recovering housing sector. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Opinion: Students should know their different loan options

By Jay Cranford
February 5, 2015
Many Tiger Plaza apartments feature a balcony on the upper floors and a separated patio for the ground floors. The community is located within Tigerland.

Opinion: Living on- or off-campus is choice all students must make

By Jay Cranford
February 1, 2015
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Academic fraud won’t tarnish LSU’s reputation

By Jay Cranford
January 29, 2015
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10 Ways for Students to Save Money

By Jay Cranford
January 28, 2015

Opinion: Students should know about retirement plans before graduation

By Jay Cranford
January 27, 2015
For small businesses, money could be scarce if the minimum wage increases $7.25 an hour.

Six financial apps to save your wallet

By Jay Cranford
January 19, 2015

Opinion: Students should look into loan forgiveness programs

By Jay Cranford
January 14, 2015

Blog: Charlie Hebdo attack separates itself from recent terrorism

By Jay Cranford
January 13, 2015