OPINION: Spring break hot takes

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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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. 

OPINION: TikTok should be reformed – not banned

My TikTok is a space for me to keep up with activists, find book recommendations and follow my favorite beauty influencers. But to the U.S. government, TikTok is a potential tool for the Communist Party of China to spy on Americans and influence the news we receive.  

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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: How to understand and navigate burnout in times of stress and chaos

Amidst the craze of midterms, times of political uproar and my looming graduation, I’m experiencing an unprecedented amount of anxiety, difficulty concentrating and a lack of motivation to work on assignments. I’m tired and dread going to class everyday. While this level of burnout can seem scary, it’s a pervasive problem affecting a lot of the working population.  

OPINION: The beauty standard is a damaging function of capitalism and media consumption

Hollywood films have always used undeniably beautiful actors to appeal to viewers. This is a direct effect of the phenomenon of pretty privilege in society, where good-looking people are perceived as smarter, healthier and more successful. In a society obsessed with appearance, of course Hollywood executives are going to cast pretty people to sell more tickets.  

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: Celebrities should be held accountable for their actions

As a self-proclaimed pop culture enthusiast, I spend a lot of time listening to music, reading, watching TV and consuming all the information I can about my favorite celebrities. And, in my consumption of media, I’ve come to idolize more than a few famous people. If an artist makes good music, is charismatic and offers some sort of relatability in their work, I’m hooked.