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Guest blog: Marine Corps captain on meaningfully serving the country

The Daily Reveille received the following blog from Capt. David Jeffries, a member of the Marine Corps who is currently based in Twentynine Palms, Calif.  Why should I join the military? This question, in some fashion, is asked many times … Continue reading

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Reveille employee takes first bookstore tour

Some may wonder what the large structure currently being erected on the corner of Highland and Raphael Semmes Roads is. I can tell you with confidence that it is the coolest combination of concrete and steel that I have ever seen. I … Continue reading

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Business Education Complex is over-hyped

What can $40 million buy you? Apparently not too much. I recently got the chance to tour the E.J. Ourso College of Business’ Education Complex, which officially opens tomorrow, and I wasn’t too impressed, to say the least. While all … Continue reading

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We are our own worst critics

Obsession. Addiction. What factors go into causing these emotions? Why can’t we shake the feelings? What makes us so attached to feelings, concepts and people that we can’t get off the mind even though we know we are doing harm … Continue reading

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Bring on the budget

Budget cuts, budget cuts, budget cuts. Every time Gov. Bobby Jindal has unveiled his budget in the past few years, higher education administrators have groaned and winced knowing what’s ahead. But this year, we could see a change. Jindal’s chief … Continue reading

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Brother Jed’s personality different than expected

Hearing the shouts of angry evangelicals, my senses tell me to walk away from Free Speech Alley at all costs to avoid any sort of confrontation or discomfort. I would expect to have a similar reaction when given the opportunity … Continue reading

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The Camaraderie of Cycling

I would not call myself a cyclist. I own a bike and ride to class almost every day, but my weekend rides are few and far between. I thought that the label cyclist was reserved for people who trained to race in … Continue reading

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Hooters sells more than just wings

The next time you go to Hooters of Baton Rouge, ask for Brittany Farmer. Farmer, a 21-year-old waitress, was selected to be one of the 16 Hooters Girls competing for the title Hooters Dream Girl. The competition took place in Aruba over … Continue reading

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S.T.R.I.P.E.S. brings LSU spirit to incoming freshmen

Singing the names of LSU buildings to pop song beats, dougie-ing around campus and debating why purple is better than gold are my most prominent memories of my time at S.T.R.I.P.E.S. Participating in S.T.R.I.P.E.S., the freshman transition program, is one … Continue reading

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Mid-year cut snatches pay-raise possibilities

As the spring semester begins and the University sees yet another mid-year budget cut, we’re all asking the same questions: When is it going to end? Will it ever end? The consensus among administrators? They don’t know. Sure, they hope … Continue reading

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