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LSU researchers studying how cancer cells recruit
The teams have combined strategies from biological and chemical engineering.
Alford: Executive order fight becoming a soap opera
The same senior member of the state House of Representatives who originally triggered talks about a petition to override Gov. John Bel Edwards’ coronavirus...
JR Ball: Shame on GOP state legislators for that clown show
During the clown show that was the recent special session, state GOP legislators went on a self-aggrandizing spending spree with our taxpayer dollars.
Riegel: More questions than answers on LSU energy deal
Questions abound over whether the LSU Board of Supervisors is looking out for the university or the interests of Jim Bernhard on a proposed energy deal.
Publisher: How will America heal?
How America will have to come together after a contentious presidential election, plus saluting this year's Forty Under 40 and 225GIVES.
Alford: The post-primary Legislature
Much awaits the Louisiana Legislature when the 2020 primary election cycle comes to an end. The political spotlight will most certainly shift, and lawmakers...
Alford: Cure needed for special session fever
The most recent special session of the Louisiana Legislature adjourned last week, although it feels like the policymaking gathering never ended. Perhaps that's because...
Alford: New angles in the transportation debate
When it comes to the ongoing efforts to find the funding and political will to tackle Louisiana’s mounting infrastructure and transportation problems, what has...
Alford: Government responses, both in Baton Rouge and DC, require patience
If you’re waiting for Congress to approve another relief package to address the COVID-19 outbreak and the resulting economic downturn, you’re going to have...
JR Ball: The need for Baton Rouge exceptionalism
Baton Rouge needs to quit embracing mediocrity and embrace an exceptionalism belief that we have the assets and talent to be outstanding.
Riegel: The chilling effect of LSU board’s power move
The LSU Board of Supervisors seems to be playing big-dollar politics with a contract to modernize the energy plant at the Baton Rouge campus.
Publisher endorsements: Steve Carter for mayor-president
Publisher Rolfe McCollister gives his endorsements for president, mayor, area congressional races and other items on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Alford: Session is a study in political power
The third pandemic session of the year has come down to negotiations between the chambers as lawmakers decide how they want to address growing...
Alford: Rural campaigning goes digital
If anyone was unsure just how rural the 5th Congressional District can be in some areas, they needed only to listen to last week’s...
Alford: The battle of the branches begins
Efforts by conservative legislators to rein in the order-making authority of Louisiana’s Democratic governor will at some point pull in members of the judicial...
Alford: Will voters keep feeding the Constitution?
The first changes to the current Louisiana Constitution were approved by voters in 1978, just four years following the ratification of the document. That’s...
Viewpoint: Schools must realize we’re co-educators, not just parents
Schools must change their thinking toward parents in a pandemic-prevention world that has students remote learning from home.
JR Ball: You win 2020, I surrender
2020—with the last straw being Hurricane Laura—is fast-becoming the worst year ever ... then again, LSU did win the college football national title.
Riegel: Anger and stress in a time of uncertainty in Baton Rouge
We're emotionally cratering under the strain of a pandemic, a hurricane, social unrest and a presidential race, writes Editor Stephanie Riegel.
Publisher: What’s changed since the 2000 Baton Rouge mayor’s race?
The questions facing this year's candidates for Baton Rouge mayor are the same as those who ran for the office in 2000. When will they be answered?
