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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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Livia LaMarca

Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor

Livia LaMarca is a senior political science and sociology student from outside of Chicago. You can often find her stressing about law school applications and drinking copious amounts of coffee. Her hobbies include singing, crocheting & knitting, Marvel movies, and hanging with her dog Leo (who she misses very much). She enjoys writing about American political discourse and U.S. pop culture with a particular passion for social justice and equitable social programs. Livia’s email —  — is always open if you’d like to share your own opinions or respond to an opinion column of hers.

All content by Livia LaMarca
What, Like It’s Hard? // The cost of ambition

What, Like It’s Hard? // The cost of ambition

By Livia LaMarca, Contributing Editor
December 6, 2024
Members of the media tour the death chamber before its closure at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

Opinion | On the death penalty

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor
November 15, 2024
Opinion | The rotten seed of American individualism

Opinion | The rotten seed of American individualism

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor
October 7, 2024
What, Like It’s Hard? | Let’s get personal

What, Like It’s Hard? | Let’s get personal

By Livia LaMarca, Contributing Editor
October 6, 2024
Opinion | Your racism is killing you

Opinion | Your racism is killing you

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor
September 15, 2024
What, Like It’s Hard? | Opening Arguments

What, Like It’s Hard? | Opening Arguments

By Livia LaMarca, Contributing Editor
September 6, 2024
Opinion | Third parties are disingenuous and ineffective

Opinion | Third parties are disingenuous and ineffective

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor
September 2, 2024
Opinion | Plan ahead even if you have no plan

Opinion | Plan ahead even if you have no plan

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor
August 4, 2024
Opinion | Women pop stars and the pressure to evolve

Opinion | Women pop stars and the pressure to evolve

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor
July 10, 2024
Opinion | Long-distance friendships are possible

Opinion | Long-distance friendships are possible

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor
June 6, 2024
Opinion | Do not arrest peaceful protesters

Opinion | Do not arrest peaceful protesters

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor
May 23, 2024
Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan pose for photographers upon arrival at the season three launch of the television series “Bridgerton” on Wednesday, Feb. 14, in London.

Opinion | Is ‘Bridgerton’ Season Three worth the wait?

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor
February 15, 2024
Alaqua Cox as Maya Lopez in Marvel Studios' “Echo.”

Opinion | Marvel has always been political

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor
February 2, 2024
Livia LaMarca and her mother, Leslie, hold up their permutation blanket.

Opinion | Everyone should have a craft

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor
October 5, 2023
Opinion | All interviews are good interviews

Opinion | All interviews are good interviews

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor
September 26, 2023
Opinion | No, I won’t shut up about ranked choice voting

Opinion | No, I won’t shut up about ranked choice voting

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor
September 7, 2023
Opinion | We are losing ourselves to the internet

Opinion | We are losing ourselves to the internet

By Livia LaMarca, Senior Staff Columnist
March 23, 2023
Opinion | Should we play Hogwarts: Legacy?

Opinion | Should we play Hogwarts: Legacy?

By Livia LaMarca, Senior Staff Columnist
February 16, 2023
Opinion | Please do not talk to me

Opinion | Please do not talk to me

By Livia LaMarca, Senior Staff Columnist
January 24, 2023
Opinion | Please vote on Tuesday

Opinion | Please vote on Tuesday

By Livia LaMarca, Senior Staff Columnist
November 6, 2022
Opinion |  Idolize actions, not people

Opinion | Idolize actions, not people

By Livia LaMarca, Staff Columnist
April 17, 2022
Opinion | Feb. 15 is the best holiday ever

Opinion | Feb. 15 is the best holiday ever

By Livia LaMarca, Staff Columnist
February 9, 2022
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