Keeping your camera on during Zoom lessons is an act of solidarity and kinship with his professors. There’s nothing more deafening than speaking into an abyss of silent gray boxes.

"SpongeBob" suggests an aversion to capitalist systems — in which trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit with little outside regulation — by pushing a number of anti-capitalist ideas throughout subtle, nuanced methods that become more apparent with age.

As the internet is increasingly becoming a large source of capital for many users, platforms must enforce rules for what and who can be used as content. Otherwise, social media creates a dangerous loophole in child labor laws, with the exploitation of children being one of the most popular attractions.

This new-ish trend of fictionalizing a cultural figure’s transition to the afterlife is not only cringeworthy, but it speaks to the narcissism of the digital age, parasocial interaction, deep cultural insensitivity and just an adamant refusal to think critically.

Starbucks should prioritize unionization for all of their stores instead of fighting it — putting better working conditions and protections ahead of capitalist pursuits at the expense of its workers. Although there is such a long way to go in the fight against big businesses and capitalism exploiting workers, we must have solidarity within the working class if we are to see any meaningful change in the next decade or so.

Trump supporters, who are self proclaimed warriors of the first amendment, are censoring themselves by using the popular catchphrase “Let’s Go Brandon.”

Entertainment is for enjoyment and you should watch what you want without fear of judgment from film bros or TV snobs.

Over-apologizing lowers self-confidence and devalues the significance of an apology. Women, especially, tend to over-apologize and should try saying “Thank you” instead of “I’m sorry.”

Both semesters have plenty of variables that make them different experiences for students at Pitt and are inherently unequal.

The way to ensure strong mitigation is an accessible, universal online option during the spring semester.