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Opinion | In defense of Barbie 
Emilia Cuevas Diaz Emilia Cuevas Diaz

Opinion | In defense of Barbie 

The Barbie doll is often criticized for promoting outdated gender roles and giving little girls unrealistic body images, but the doll has a surprisingly strong feminist history and mission of empowering girls.

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Opinion | To Tik or not to Tok
Emilia Cuevas Diaz Emilia Cuevas Diaz

Opinion | To Tik or not to Tok

With about 100 million users in the country, TikTok is facing a potential ban on all devices in the U.S. due to concerns that the Chinese government is gaining access to sensitive information.

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Opinion | Enough with the woke ads
Emilia Cuevas Diaz Emilia Cuevas Diaz

Opinion | Enough with the woke ads

A somewhat new advertisement strategy that is being used to attract younger consumers is using social issues in ads to convince them that the companies share their values and entice them to buy from them.

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Opinion | The irony of ‘The Hunger Games’
Emilia Cuevas Diaz Emilia Cuevas Diaz

Opinion | The irony of ‘The Hunger Games’

“The Hunger Games” is a dystopian novel that delves into the dangers of a capitalist society. But ironically enough, when the popular book was adapted into a motion picture, the story fell into the same issues that the book warns about.

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Opinion | I don't celebrate Women’s Day
Emilia Cuevas Diaz Emilia Cuevas Diaz

Opinion | I don't celebrate Women’s Day

March 8th is International Women’s Day, and for a lot of people it is a day when they celebrate the women in their lives and all that has been accomplished for women’s rights. But my experience with this day is different. Back in Mexico, this is not a day of celebration, but a day of mourning and fight.

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Opinion | An Oscar ballot breakdown
Nicholas De Lucca Nicholas De Lucca

Opinion | An Oscar ballot breakdown

Assistant Features and Entertainment Editor Nicholas De Lucca breaks down 10 categories off of the 95th Academy Awards ballot prior to the ceremony on March 12.

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Editorial | Taking time to grieve
The Editorial Board The Editorial Board

Editorial | Taking time to grieve

Kristin Kumagawa, a graduate student in the School of Communication, passed away on March 2 after a medical emergency. Her death comes after the loss of another School of Communication student, Tyler Scheetz, a sophomore communication studies major from Palo Alto who died in a car accident on Jan. 8.

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Opinion | The hostess with the mostess 
Megan Forrester Megan Forrester

Opinion | The hostess with the mostess 

Whether it was my 22nd birthday party or a Halloween game night, hosting a gathering of people at my apartment has become the therapy and serotonin I need in my life.

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Opinion | The three languages I speak
Emilia Cuevas Diaz Emilia Cuevas Diaz

Opinion | The three languages I speak

I speak three languages: English, German and Spanish. This has come with its own set of opportunities, challenges and unique experiences. I’ve been able to study in different countries, but sometimes I forget words in my mother tongue.

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Opinion | 1 a.m. conversations
Emilia Cuevas Diaz Emilia Cuevas Diaz

Opinion | 1 a.m. conversations

That 1 a.m. conversation that changed your life. The one that solidified your friendships. The one that made you rethink your world view. This one goes to the late night conversations that changed my life.

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