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Opinion

A TikTok sign is displayed on top of their building in Culver City, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024.

Opinion: The trending ‘chubby’ filter is damaging and spreads a false narrative of plus-sized people

By Blair Bernard, Opinion Columnist April 3, 2025

I am tired of the negative attention women get regarding their bodies. A recent trending filter on TikTok that made thinner creators appear “chubby” was removed because of scrutiny. The article...

Opinion: Lover boys, girls and people have destroyed real romance

Opinion: Lover boys, girls and people have destroyed real romance

By Amyri Jones, Opinion Columnist April 2, 2025

It appears that we have come to the end of the age of the romantics and have now entered the lover girl, boy and person era—and I could vomit just thinking about it. I fear we have lost our way in the...

Elijah Jack, 1, looks up from his mobility chair, which was built as a donation by Tulane University students, at his home in New Roads, La., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.

Opinion: Society must stop labeling people with special needs as ‘weird’

By Mohammad Tantawi, Opinion Columnist April 1, 2025

On Mar. 21, a resolution was passed by the student government calling for “more resources, publicity, and increase the overall campus visibility and involvement of the integrative community studies program”––...

Opinion: No matter what someone's opinion is, their lives should never be threatened by others

Opinion: No matter what someone’s opinion is, their lives should never be threatened by others

By Kate Beske, Opinion Columnist March 31, 2025

It’s upsetting to see people leave hateful comments and assume things about people they’ve never met and know nothing about, but it’s become increasingly common. Working as a journalist, specifically...

Opinion: Your must-have spring break guide to a week of fun and relaxation

Opinion: Your must-have spring break guide to a week of fun and relaxation

By Ava Francis, Opinion Columnist March 30, 2025

If your last few weeks of classes have looked anything like mine, I know you're ready for a week of saying goodbye to 11:59 p.m. due dates and hello to relaxation. With spring break being much later...

Artist Kelly McKernan paints in their studio, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.

Opinion: During times of stress, it’s important to bring out your creative side

By Blair Bernard, Opinion Columnist March 28, 2025

Recently, I had a conversation with someone at a job interview for a leadership position in a creative community. This candidate happened to be years older than I am, and I found so much wisdom in their...

A food delivery rider waits for the traffic light to change Monday, March 30, 2020, in Lone Tree, Colo.

Opinion: If you order off a food delivery app, you should always tip your driver

By Andrew Sarhan, Opinion Columnist March 27, 2025

Having a side hustle isn't uncommon in today’s world. Some people get a second job to supplement their income, while others work on contracts for mobile services such as Uber or Doordash. However,...

The Statue of Liberty is seen from the Staten Island Ferry, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, in New York.

Opinion: The U.S. government is full of bullies and endless mockery

By Garrett Mcentee, Opinion Columnist March 27, 2025

You may have recently heard a certain French politician’s proclamation, something along the lines of “Hey, America: Give France back the Statue of Liberty.” This bold claim was made by Raphaël...

Lizzo performs at the United Center on May 17, 2023, in Chicago, Ill.

Opinion: Time will tell on whether Lizzo’s return to the public sphere is performative

By Amyri Jones, Opinion Columnist March 25, 2025

Lizzo’s recent return to the spotlight, following what she called a “dark” time, is stirring mixed emotions. In the face of legal battles involving allegations of harassment and hostile work environments,...

Opinion: Here's how to avoid the many red flags on dating apps

Opinion: Here’s how to avoid the many red flags on dating apps

By Garrett Mcentee, Opinion Columnist March 24, 2025

The modern dating world is as complex as it is hellish and fun. Dating apps are offered to us as a way to see through their scratched, rose-tinted glasses. Spoiler: dating apps are not simplifying the...

Opinion: Taking a gap year can bring you closer to yourself and your future aspirations

Opinion: Taking a gap year can bring you closer to yourself and your future aspirations

By Ava Francis, Opinion Columnist March 24, 2025

There comes a time in everyone’s life when making plans comes with a lovely bouquet of what-ifs. After spending a semester of my junior year as well as the entirety of my senior year of high school...

A map featuring the words "Gulf of America" is seen in the Oval Office during an event with President Donald Trump at the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in Washington.

Opinion: Trump renaming the Gulf of Mexico is a sensational distraction

By Mohammad Tantawi, Opinion Columnist March 24, 2025

The ultimate charade: rebranding a body of water. On Feb. 9, President Trump signed an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. When I first saw the news, my immediate reaction...