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Do you think the United States should have universal health care?
PAST POLLS
Is the U.S. government broken?
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No way. Our government is the best.
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It has its issues, but what government doesn’t?
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Absolutely. Our government is beyond fixing at this point.
Total Votes: 79
Started: 03-03-2010
How many drinks do you have per day?
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More than three.
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I’ll have one or two each day to take the edge off.
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I’ll drink one every now and then, but not every day.
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None. I don’t drink.
Total Votes: 139
Started: 02-17-2010
Are you a fan of Mardi Gras?
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Yes. I grew up with Mardi Gras and wouldn’t miss it for anything.
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Somewhat. I like going to a few parades with family or friends.
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No. I try to avoid Mardi Gras and all the festivities that go with it.
Total Votes: 82
Started: 02-10-2010
Did you enjoy the recent cold weather?
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Yes. It was a great change from our mild winters.
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Somewhat. I like Louisiana winters, but this was too cold.
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Not at all. I didn’t even have the proper clothes for the weather.
Total Votes: 53
Started: 01-20-2010
What are you going to do over the holidays?
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Visit my family and relax.
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Get a part-time job for some extra holiday cash.
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Get started on schoolwork for next semester.
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Party, party, party!!
Total Votes: 78
Started: 12-09-2009
Are you shopping differently this holiday season?
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Not really. I saved money up early this year, so I have about the same amount to spend on family and friends.
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Sort of. This year I plan to be more creative with my holiday shopping.
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Definitely. With the economy, I am being more conscious about how much I spending and where I am shopping.
Total Votes: 49
Started: 11-18-2009
Do you feel safe on campus?
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Sure. I’ve never had any reason to worry.
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Sort of. It’s pretty safe during the day, but I tend to feel less secure at night.
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Not at all. With all the campus shootings in recent years, I feel that we are always at risk.
Total Votes: 53
Started: 10-07-2009
What do you do to get by in your classes?
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I skip class a lot, get notes from others, and have a list of excuses to use just in case.
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I use Wikipedia and SparkNotes all the time because they are so easy and efficient.
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I sometimes copy and paste a few words or sentences into my essays every now and then.
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I do a little bit of everything. Whatever it takes.
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I don’t cut the corners. I do the work myself and earn my grades.
Total Votes: 93
Started: 09-09-2009
What do you think of the progress on the Union construction?
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I think the renovations so far are awesome, and I can’t wait to see the finished product.
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I think it is good that they are renovating it, but I wish that it could be completed before I graduate.
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I think the renovations are a waste of money that could go to hiring better professors and offering more classes.
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I think the construction is noisy and unsightly; it is a distraction from an otherwise beautiful campus.
Total Votes: 46
Started: 08-26-2009
How would you describe your first semester of college?
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I went to lots of parties, met so many new people and hardly ever went to class.
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My classes were pretty demanding, but I still managed to have some fun and keep decent grades.
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Overall, it was a much more difficult transition than I thought it would be.
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I wouldn’t know yet. Ask me again next semester.
Total Votes: 86
Started: 08-19-2009
Does the war overseas have an impact on your life at home?
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Yes. A direct impact because I have a family member or friend fighting abroad.
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Yes. An indirect impact because I support and value all that our troops do for our nation.
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No. I really don’t think the war has had that much of an impact on my life.
Total Votes: 90
Started: 07-29-2009
Which major music festival is your favorite?
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Voodoo Fest or Jazz Fest because both are close to home and offer a wide variety of musical acts.
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ACL or Lollapalooza because they both are in great locations and always have great lineups.
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Rothbury or Bonnaroo because both offer on-site camping, making the experience much more memorable.
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I prefer other music festivals like Bumbershoot, Coachella, or All Points West.
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I am not much of a music festival person. I rather listen to my iPod.
Total Votes: 61
Started: 07-22-2009
Are you looking forward to your college graduation?
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Definitely. I cannot wait to get out of school and into the real world.
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Somewhat. I am ready to graduate, but I will miss LSU.
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Not at all. College life is too much fun, and I don’t want a real job.
Total Votes: 111
Started: 05-06-2009
How will you spend your summer?
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1. Taking summer classes so I can eventually graduate someday.
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2. Getting a summer job because college life isn’t cheap.
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3. Relaxing because the fall semester is right around the corner.
Total Votes: 71
Started: 04-29-2009
Do you think environmentalism will be the movement that defines our generation?
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Yes. It is our responsibility to protect the Earth and preserve its natural resources before it is too late.
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Somewhat. I think it is important to raise environmental awareness, but I also think that there are more important things to worry about right now – like the financial crisis.
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No. I think this whole environmental craze and concern about global warming will soon fade away.
Total Votes: 55
Started: 04-22-2009
Have you had problems scheduling for the fall semester?
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Nope. I was able to sign up for all the classes I needed.
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I had a few problems, but they were quickly solved.
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Scheduling has been a nightmare, and I am still missing some classes.
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I have not scheduled yet, but I can’t wait. Sounds like a fun time.
Total Votes: 49
Started: 04-15-2009
Where do you plan to go for spring break?
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To the beach, of course.
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Camping. It’s a relaxing and cheap alternative.
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A big city trip like Las Vegas, Los Angeles, or New York.
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I’m just going home to spend Easter with my family.
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Staying in Baton Rouge to catch up on some schoolwork.
Total Votes: 193
Started: 04-01-2009
Do you go to any throwback dance nights in Baton Rouge?
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Yes. Throwback dance nights are great, and dressing up in costume makes the experience even more fun.
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Sometimes. I like to dance but I don’t dress up. That’s a little too extreme.
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No. I don’t dance and I am not really into throwback culture.
Total Votes: 123
Started: 03-25-2009
Will you attend any Louisiana festivals this semester?
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Yes, I love festivals. It's a great way to spend time with friends and family and learn about our state's culture.
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Maybe. Some of the festivals seem a little boring, but some seem to offer fun attractions.
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No. Festivals are for babies and old people.
Total Votes: 74
Started: 03-18-2009
Do you think that LSU is doing enough to support its black student population?
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Yes. LSU is very supportive of its black population within the University and throughout the surrounding community.
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Somewhat. LSU supports its black population in some aspects of University life but needs to focus more on racial and cultural issues throughout both the LSU and Baton Rouge community as a whole.
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No. LSU does a poor job of supporting its black population – except for maybe when sports are concerned.
Total Votes: 204
Started: 03-04-2009
How Often Do You Wear Your Seatbelt?
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Always. I'd rather be safe than sorry.
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Sometimes. I wear it when I am traveling long distances or on the interstate but not when I am just driving around town.
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Never. I think it is more of a hassle than anything else.
Total Votes: 188
Started: 02-18-2009
Would you ever consider getting married in college?
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No way. College is tough enough already. Dating and marriage just make it that much tougher.
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I have no problem with dating in college, but marriage is too big of a commitment.
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I might consider getting engaged, but I'll wait until graduation to tie the knot.
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If I met the right person, I would have no qualms about getting married.
Total Votes: 127
Started: 02-12-2009
Have you ever done any illegal drugs on campus?
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Nope, I don’t do illegal anything – on or off campus.
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I’ve experimented with some substances but never on campus.
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I’ve done it once or twice on campus, but it’s too risky.
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I do it all the time; it’s easy to get away with.
Total Votes: 190
Started: 01-21-2009
Are you a registered voter?
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Yes, and I plan to vote
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No, because I missed the deadline to register
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No, I don't think my vote matters
Total Votes: 145
Started: 10-29-2008
Do you have the TOPS scholarship?
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Yes.
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No, I didn’t have the classes/grades
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No, I lost it because of grades
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No, I lost it because of hours
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No, I lost it/wasn’t eligible for other reasons
Total Votes: 385
Started: 04-08-2008
What are you doing over Spring Break?
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Working, like a responsible adult.
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Catching up in all of my classes.
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Traveling with family and/or friends
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Absolutely nothing, and it’s awesome.
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Partying it up in the Red Stick!
Total Votes: 176
Started: 03-11-2008
Should students be allowed to carry concealed weapons on campus?
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Yes, with the proper state permits.
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Yes, but it should also be registered with the University.
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No, it’s not going to solve anything.
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No, it’s opening up a bigger can of worms
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There should be one handgun in every classroom
Total Votes: 809
Started: 03-04-2008
What is your housing situation?
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Living it up at Mom and Pop’s house.
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An apartment by myself; go away.
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On campus, walking distance to a better GPA.
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A house – one of those things with an actual yard.
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An apartment with a roommate or three.
Total Votes: 207
Started: 02-26-2008
Are you satisfied with the course requirements for your major?
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Not at all. There are too many irrelevant classes.
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Yes. I don’t have a problem broadening my horizons.
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It’s generally OK, but I could do without a few of them.
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The foreign language department haunts my dreams.
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What’s another few blow-off classes? I’ll get over it.
Total Votes: 130
Started: 02-19-2008
How do you feel about your safety in this city?
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I’m relatively cautious when I walk outside at night.
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I compulsively make sure my doors are locked.
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I do not go out at night. Too dangerous.
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I feel pretty safe. I don’t see what the big deal is.
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I have the means to protect myself if need be.
Total Votes: 153
Started: 02-13-2008
What are your thoughts on the future of LSU?
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We are on the right track
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It won’t get much better than it is now
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We need to slow down and focus on the well-being of students
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LSU will always be third tier
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I don’t care; just leave our parking lots alone
Total Votes: 228
Started: 01-29-2008
What's your favorite thing about Mardi Gras?
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The four day weekend.
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The legitimate excuse for binge drinking.
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King cake overload.
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The floats, costumes, parties and beads.
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The increase in public nudity.
Total Votes: 166
Started: 01-24-2008
What are you going to do differently this semester?
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Study the typical “three hours for every hour of class”
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Eat a hearty breakfast every day
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Find new ways of faking ADD
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Not kid yourself and just start off lazy
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Seduce your teachers, both male and female
Total Votes: 105
Started: 01-15-2008
Which headline will best define the Championship game?
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"Tigers Win! Speed proves too much for sluggish Buckeyes"
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"Miles' 4th and 25 trick play proves decisive in Tigers win"
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"Pre-game Miles rumors distract Tigers, Buckeyes cruise to easy win"
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"Finish of game delayed after 6 OTs. Will resume Saturday"
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"Hi-def cameras prove LSU's cheerleaders hotter than OSU's. Oh yeah, Tigers win."
Total Votes: 262
Started: 01-02-2008
How do you plan to prepare for finals?
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Osmosis, as usual.
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Coffee and Red Bull cocktail.
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NoteSwap.com + study candy = A
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I prepared diligently throughout the semester, you peon.
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Sacrifice a chicken or a goat.
Total Votes: 213
Started: 12-05-2007
When do you do your holiday shopping?
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An hour before Wal-Mart closes on Christmas Eve
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It all gets done on Black Friday
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I do it online, so it doesn’t really matter
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Right after Halloween
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I have my “people” shop for me
Total Votes: 96
Started: 11-27-2007
How often do you recycle?
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If you want my bottles and cans, you better get them from my trash.
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I make a sincere effort to re-use old fast food cups and Cool Whip containers (I’m poor).
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I am all about recycling EVERYTHING. Including my own urine.
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I recycled your mom last night. Wait …
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But seriously, yes I try to recycle regularly.
Total Votes: 139
Started: 11-13-2007
What do you think of Baton Rouge’s music scene?
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Better than ever
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Hasn’t changed much in the past few years
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Not as good as it could be
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I always go to New Orleans for live music
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It’s steadily improving
Total Votes: 173
Started: 11-06-2007
Which of the following concerns you most?
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Getting an STD after last night’s “harmless fun.”
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Getting deathly ill from slurping down raw oysters.
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The tragic irony of getting sick from a flu shot.
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Getting various diseases from eating the beer nuts at a bar.
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The risk associated with licking the inner lining of the kitchen sink.
Total Votes: 172
Started: 10-30-2007
Will you be attending Voodoo Fest?
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Definitely!
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I’ve got better things to do
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I hate crowds
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None of the bands appealed to me this year
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Voodoo what?
Total Votes: 114
Started: 10-23-2007
Do you plan to vote on October 20?
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Of course
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Voting is for conformists. ANARCHY!
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Not if there’s a long line
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If I get some free time that day
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I don’t vote/I’m not registered
Total Votes: 112
Started: 10-16-2007
What’s your idea of the perfect night?
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Spend the evening in Vegas, humbling the pros at the poker table.
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Rent a few pornos and go with the flow
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In bed by 8:30. No one likes me.
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Hire 26 hookers to play a low-budget game of “Deal or No Deal”
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Have a “Battlestar Galactica” party with my action figures
Total Votes: 215
Started: 10-03-2007
What’s your must-see TV this fall?
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“Family Guy” is my religion
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I plan my life around “Heroes”
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"House” is where it’s at.
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If it’s reality TV, I’m all over it.
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Who has time for TV these days?
Total Votes: 163
Started: 09-26-2007
Best pick-up line?
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1. Hey baby, wanna go halves on a bastard?
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2. Since we shouldn’t waste in this day and age, how about we use these condoms in my pocket before they expire?
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3. Are you free tonight or will it cost me?
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4. Ever tried those weird prickly condoms?
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5. Can you integrate my natural log?
Total Votes: 237
Started: 09-19-2007
What is the most essential tailgating item?
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Several cases of the best beer $20 can buy
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30 pounds of chicken wings
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An opaque cup
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Money to buy a ticket from a scalper
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Friends with connections to big tailgates
Total Votes: 243
Started: 09-05-2007
How confident are you feeling about your classes this semester?
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I eat, drink, sleep and bathe school. This semester will be no different.
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A 2.0. That’s all I need. Please, God.
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I’ve already purchased the notes for all my classes.
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Hmm, maybe I should drop down to part-time.
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I’ll make a 4.0 with the power of SparkNotes and Adderall.
Total Votes: 124
Started: 08-29-2007
What do you most dread about being a Freshman at LSU?
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My parents cut off funding after my first semester 1.5 GPA
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Having a cross-dressing roommate who also has a "small" heroin problem
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Getting the Clap
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Not getting tickets to the football games
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Knowing my H.S. girl/boyfriend is partying with seniors at that out-of-state college
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Gaining the Freshman 15
Total Votes: 260
Started: 08-21-2007
Do you like my poll?
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Oh Yeah
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No Thanks
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Maybe if i was single...
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That's what she said
Total Votes: 76
Started: 08-21-2007
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