Category Archives: Essay

LSU Parking Ticket Appeal

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Logan Leger

Last week, I got a parking ticket at LSU, so I decided to write an appeal in an attempt to get it expunged and avoid paying a frivolous $22.00 fee. Below is my letter, reproduced in full for your enjoyment … Continue reading →

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Institutions

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Logan Leger

I hate institutions. They’re too big, clumsy, inefficient, and bureaucratic. They take way too long to accomplish anything and often when they actually complete something, it’s done incorrectly. LSU is a classic example of an institution. They’ve been working with … Continue reading →

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On Justice

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Logan Leger

I’ve been reading The Republic for an ethics class I’m taking this semester. Of course, reading Book I prompted a lot of contemplation on justice. Here’s a quick essay I wrote outlining my thoughts on Thrasymachus’s Pure Role Argument.

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On Irrational Fears—or Paranoia

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Logan Leger

I’ve been thinking a lot about irrational fears lately. I’ve thought about those from my childhood and I also encounter some trivial ones on a daily basis. These are my thoughts on the matter.

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How to: Be an effective Gatekeeper

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Logan Leger

Information overload. It’s a scary term for us in the Age of Information and it’s a lot closer than you think. Without proper caution, it’s incredibly easy to lose yourself in the torrent of constant information. The good news is that it’s very preventable. With the adequate gatekeeping, you can keep your mind out of the swift currents leading to meltdown and into perpetual sanity.

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Unearthing Organic Food: Is Natural Really Better?

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Logan Leger

Organic food is one of the most misunderstood contemporary consumer product labels. In this article, I take a look at what organic labeling means and what benefits organic food has over conventional food items. Is organic food really worth the extra cost? Find out.

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