Monthly Archives: April 2011

Why Twitter users have shorter relationships

According to data compiled by dating website OkCupid, people who use Twitter every day tend to have shorter relationships than those who do not. Check out the data and some other interesting findings here: http://blog.okcupid.com/index.php/10-charts-about-sex/ Here’s my best attempt to answer … Continue reading

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Dairy Store a unique and delicious part of the University campus

As a freshman, I enjoy my mandatory meal plan. Ignoring the fact that I have to swipe half my friend population into The 5 to even come close to getting my money’s worth, I am of the mentality that it’s … Continue reading

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A first-hand experience with the hosts and crew of “Wheel of Fortune”

I’ve talked to many people since I began writing for The Daily Reveille, but I never thought I would be joking with Vanna White and Pat Sajak behind the scenes of “Wheel of Fortune.” But that’s what I did to … Continue reading

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Rabbit rescue an admirable (and cute!) cause

Confession: I think I’m obsessed with bunnies. I recently wrote a story about rescue groups that find homes for abandoned cats and dogs and I came across the Magic Happens Rabbit Rescue. It didn’t quite fit into the story I … Continue reading

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Ease of online video chat great for academics and personal use

Despite the unfortunate stigma of gross chat rooms and greasy old guys that is associated with the idea of video chat, face-to-face conferencing is one of my favorite technologies of the twenty-first century. Even before there was a tiny webcam … Continue reading

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BR bike friendliness making progress, still has ways to go

The Velo Louisiane Bicycle Festival in Baton Rouge this weekend inspired me to pump up my tires, brush away the moss, and take a ride on my much-neglected bicycle. Velo Louisiane is a celebration of bikes and cyclists, promoting bicycle … Continue reading

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Aron Ralston delivers widely-appreciated, inspirational message

As far as quantifying fame goes, packing the 1200+ seats of the Union Theater in 10 minutes is probably a pretty good indication that you’re doing well. As far as acquiring fame, having to saw off an arm is probably … Continue reading

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Trying 9/11 conspirators in Guantanamo Bay is unconstitutional

This week President Obama, like all politicians, went back on his word. Obama campaigned under the platform that he would shut down the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and transport all prisoners back to the United States for a proper … Continue reading

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BR’s Coca Cola bottling factory provides unique tour

In my time as a reporter for the Reveille, I’ve been to some pretty weird places. I’ve gotten to wear a hard hat and go behind the barricades to see Student Union construction up close. I’ve walked next to a … Continue reading

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Guns on campus unnecessary, dangerous

I don’t know much about the processes behind Student Government, but I do know a lot about common sense. On the front page of the March 29th issue of The Daily Reveille, we ran an article which outlined each Student … Continue reading

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