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In today’s society, it has become normalized for students to disregard personal aspects of their lives to focus more on academics. All over social media, some influencers are sharing their daily lives and extreme study hours without sharing the cons of this life. It has become normalized to dedicate someone’s entire life to their academic […]
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Thrifting has emerged as a highly-praised form of shopping. The allure of thrifting used to be that you could find unique pieces at an affordable price to stock your closet. Thrifting was a painstakingly long process of mulling through hundreds of racks to find a hidden gem. Now, thrifting is not so tedious. Advertisements of […]
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On Oct. 7, 2026, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a rule that would drastically heighten the fees for F-1 nonimmigrant students seeking to participate in Optional Practical Training (OPT). The proposed rule intends to reduce the flow of cheap labor into the U.S. and lower the competition for American citizens in […]
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The University Program Council (UPC) is amidst discussion of consolidating its three boards into a single governing group as the University of Louisiana at Lafayette transitions between enrollment seasons. The boards include Cultural Connections, Traditions and Student Activities. The change could reshape how the entire organization operates and oversees stu
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Jamie Davis and Julia Letlow are the frontrunners in the United States Senate race in Louisiana. In an effort to increase political participation among college students, the University organized a town hall for Davis to speak with the community. The Political Science Department reached out to Letlow’s campaign with the same offer, but has not […]
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On Sept. 14, 2008, the genre of dystopian fiction was changed forever. The release of “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins saw immediate success among its demographic of young adult readers. The book takes place in a futuristic world in which society is separated into “districts” and forced to send children, known as tributes, to […]
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As the 2026-27 men’s basketball season approaches, the Ragin’ Cajuns are preparing to return to the court with renewed confidence, determination and expectations for improvement. After a challenging previous season, UL Lafayette are focused on building stronger team chemistry and improving their performance to make a deeper postseason run. The Cajuns finishe
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Everything feels so stressful now. Anxiety creeps into the mundane parts of our lives. Why don’t I feel good? As a society, we’re so quick to look at anything else around us before we look at the thing right in front of us. We check our workload, our eating habits and question if we are […]
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