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Meghana Rachamadugu: Village Deli needs more love. I'm not sure if it's just my friend group, but I feel like no one talks about this staple that's right on Kirkwood Avenue. The first time I stepped inside, I felt like it was the kind of place American sitcoms film. Nestled in a corner booth with a perfect view of my food coming to me and the bustle of students outside, I enjoy recapping my week with friends and having a comfort meal to kickstart our weekend. I'm sure you can probably find the same foods in the dining halls, but from what I remember, it wasn't as good or affordable. Village Deli reminds me of the diners I go to for brunch with my dad back home, and I love that I can recreate while I'm at school. No matter what my order is, I always feel happy eating there. You better believe I'm bringing my dad here during graduation weekend too.  

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Then-redshirt junior Lara Schneider reaches back to return a hit against the University of Memphis on Feb. 15, 2024, at the IU Tennis Center in Bloomington. The Hoosiers defeated the Bearcats on Sunday.

OPINION: Hot takes are so back and better than ever: Editor’s edition

Editor's note: All opinions, columns and letters reflect the views of the individual writer and not necessarily those of the IDS or its staffers.

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OPINION: This week’s hot takes: editors’ edition

Salomé Cloteaux, co-editor-in-chief: I don’t think it’s bad to be too dedicated to your job. If you don’t sacrifice your physical or mental health (too much), there is no reason you shouldn’t embrace it. I am so privileged to have found something I love to do, something that’s bigger than me, something that’s more than a career or passion — being a journalist is an intrinsic part of who I am, and I can never have too much of it. 

OPINION: This week's end-of-the-semester hot takes

Samantha Camire: Online exams are such a waste of time. If you really want to test us over what we know, don’t prescribe/enforce online exams. Obviously everyone will just use the internet and work together to get as good a score as possible. You might as well just not have an exam at all. 

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OPINION: This week’s hot takes

Jack Davis: Not only do I dislike Pepsi, but restaurants should not be allowed to sell Pepsi products. In my opinion, it’s by far the inferior soda option, and the only Pepsi product that should be sold is Starry — because who doesn’t love lemon-lime soda? However, they got the other sodas all wrong. 

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OPINION: This week’s spring break hot takes

Jack Davis: I don’t think spring break always needs to be some extravagant trip. Sure, you should enjoy yourself, but sometimes it’s nice to take a break. It’s okay to go home for spring break, sleep in and see old friends. 

OPINION: This week's hot takes

Jack Davis: People packing up 10-15 minutes before class ends is silly. The professor gives us hours of their time each week, so the least we can do is sit through the final 15 minutes of class, humoring them without all the rustling of our backpacks. 

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OPINION: This week’s Valentine’s Day hot takes

Erin Stafford: While it’s true that we should celebrate our loved ones all the time, Valentine’s Day is also the perfect opportunity to make some grand gesture or plan an incredibly romantic date for your significant other. I’m talking champagne, rose petals on the bed and a candlelit dinner for two. It feels good to be spoiled! And what better time than the day of love and romance?  

OPINION: This week’s hot takes

Maria Amanda Irias: Why is it socially acceptable to grunt at the gym? Some people — mostly men — think it’s ok to grunt while they lift weights, but it's not. It's so unnecessary to make noises while you exercise. I don’t care how much of a “gym bro” you think you are, grunting should be unacceptable. Plus, if you have the need to grunt because the weights you’re lifting are that heavy, then maybe you should do a couple pounds less. You’re just straining your muscles. The need to grunt is a sign you’re lifting too much, so fix it and don’t make us listen to your struggles. 

OPINION: This week’s hot takes

Leila Faraday: I find no electronics policies in lectures to be extremely frustrating. Everyone has their own system of taking and organizing notes, and we, as adults and paying students, should be able to exercise personal discretion when it comes to these systems. If a student wants to scroll through Instagram throughout lecture, that is their free will, and they are the ones who will deal with the natural consequences. 

OPINION: This week's hot takes: editors edition

Salomé Cloteaux, editor-in-chief: Every time I complain about IU parking, I am met with the same responses: “There isn’t enough space to have parking for everyone on campus. Why don’t you just walk or bike or take the bus or ride a scooter? Don’t you want Bloomington to become more walkable and less reliant on cars?” But when it’s 11 p.m., I’m finally leaving work, the buses aren’t running, my bike got stolen twice in one month, there has been another e-scooter accident, I don’t make enough money to get an Uber every day, my car got towed because although I paid almost $200 for an ST parking pass, I was late to move my car from the stadium the night before the third basketball home game this week, and I have to pray my roommate is still awake to pick me up so I have a safe way home, I think I have a right to complain about IU parking. 

OPINION: This week's hot takes

Jack Davis: I don’t want to see everyone’s Spotify Wrapped. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not anti-Spotify Wrapped; I think it is a neat idea, and I personally enjoy seeing mine. But if I want to see yours, I’ll ask you to show me. When it comes out, it feels like every single story on Instagram is people's Spotify Wrapped.