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Opinion | Instead of entertaining your baby, your baby is entertaining us

By Anita Bengert, For The Pitt News • January 19, 2022

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.

Opinion | You know what tastes better than Starbucks? Unionization.

By Grace DeLallo, Assistant Opinions Editor • January 19, 2022

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.

Opinion | The party of ‘freedom of speech’ is censoring themselves

By Livia LaMarca, For The Pitt News • January 18, 2022

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

Opinion | TV shows and movies don’t have to be pretentious to be enjoyable

By Rachel Soloff, Opinions Editor • January 13, 2022

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

Opinion | I’m not sorry… most of the time

By Anna Fischer, Staff Columnist • January 13, 2022

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.”

Opinion | Fall and spring semester aren’t created equal

By Jessica Snyder, Staff Columnist • January 12, 2022

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

Opinion | We can’t have a repeat of last semester

By India Krug, Senior Staff Columnist • January 12, 2022

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

Opinion | Smaller goals are key for your new year’s resolution to succeed

By Livia LaMarca, For The Pitt News • January 11, 2022

Constantly tearing ourselves down over one mistake is detrimental to our resolutions as well as our mental health. Berating ourselves consistently is no way to live, nor is it a way to achieve the things we want. When we see how successful we can be when completing these smaller, much more manageable goals, it becomes significantly easier to complete all the rest.

Opinion | Most of your friends are just people you spend time with

By Sarah Liez, Staff Columnist • January 11, 2022

Being someone’s friend is taking the time to consider their wants and needs, and occasionally putting those needs before your own. Most of the people we surround ourselves with do not genuinely care about us or our wellbeing, at least where it extends beyond their own. In actuality, they only care about having someone to spend time with or to relate to.

Opinion | Can’t wrap a pretty bow over the ugliness of social media

By Anita Bengert, For The Pitt News • January 10, 2022

Traditional holidays have morphed into something unrecognizable as it's influenced by the lure of social media. Holiday presents were once a form of connection and love, but have since emerged into competition, approval and striving for perceived status. Are the holidays gone as we know it?