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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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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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Livia LaMarca

Livia LaMarca, Assistant 51ӰԺ Editor

Livia LaMarca is a senior political science and sociology student from outside of Chicago. You can often find her studying for the LSAT 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
Opinion | Do not weigh Reddit law school forums too heavily this upcoming application cycle

Opinion | Do not weigh Reddit law school forums too heavily this upcoming application cycle

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant 51ӰԺ Editor
July 18, 2024
Opinion | Women pop stars and the pressure to evolve

Opinion | Women pop stars and the pressure to evolve

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant 51ӰԺ Editor
July 10, 2024
“It’s Horny”: Brass and soul blow us away in Lawrence’s latest album “Family Business”

“It’s Horny”: Brass and soul blow us away in Lawrence’s latest album “Family Business”

By Livia LaMarca, Contributing Editor
June 26, 2024
Former President and convicted felon Donald Trump menaces at the camera during his hearing.

Opinion | Hold your elected officials morally responsible

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant 51ӰԺ Editor
June 18, 2024
Opinion | Long-distance friendships are possible

Opinion | Long-distance friendships are possible

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant 51ӰԺ Editor
June 6, 2024
Opinion | Do not arrest peaceful protesters

Opinion | Do not arrest peaceful protesters

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant 51ӰԺ Editor
May 23, 2024
Pitt graduates after their 2021 graduation at Heinz Field.

TPN sends off graduating opinions columnists

By Thomas Riley and Livia LaMarca
April 19, 2024
Womens March in New York City on Jan. 20, 2018.

Opinion | Ending rape culture demands intersectionality

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant 51ӰԺ Editor
April 4, 2024
Opinion | The monetization of fanfiction presents a real threat to creative freedom within fandoms

Opinion | The monetization of fanfiction presents a real threat to creative freedom within fandoms

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant 51ӰԺ Editor
March 8, 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 51ӰԺ Editor
February 16, 2024
Alaqua Cox as Maya Lopez in Marvel Studios “Echo.”

Opinion | Marvel has always been political

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant 51ӰԺ Editor
February 2, 2024
The Supreme Court of the United States poses for a group photo.

Opinion | SCOTUS’ history and traditions test is decimating our civil rights

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant 51ӰԺ Editor
January 12, 2024
Satire | Beyond the Grimoire: Unveiling the hidden dangers of desperate exam magic

Satire | Beyond the Grimoire: Unveiling the hidden dangers of desperate exam magic

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant 51ӰԺ Editor
December 6, 2023
A man firing an ABC Rifle Company ABC-15 at an outdoor shooting range in Nevada.

Opinion | Semi-automatic weapons are instruments of mass killing

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant 51ӰԺ Editor
November 14, 2023
Community members gather Thursday, Nov. 2, during a candlelight vigil in Auburn, Maine following the Lewiston mass shooting on Oct. 25.

Opinion | Mass shootings have taken the lives of far too many

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant 51ӰԺ Editor
November 7, 2023
Livia LaMarca and her mother, Leslie, hold up their permutation blanket.

Opinion | Everyone should have a craft

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant 51ӰԺ Editor
October 6, 2023
Opinion | All interviews are good interviews

Opinion | All interviews are good interviews

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant 51ӰԺ 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 51ӰԺ Editor
September 8, 2023
(Left) Livia LaMarca and Thomas Riley

Meet the editors: 51ӰԺ

By Thomas Riley and Livia LaMarca
August 29, 2023
Opinion | You don’t need to party in college to have a good time

Opinion | You don’t need to party in college to have a good time

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant 51ӰԺ Editor
August 7, 2023
Opinion | Rural students need comprehensive education and better classroom resources

Opinion | Rural students need comprehensive education and better classroom resources

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant 51ӰԺ Editor
July 12, 2023
Opinion | Americans desperately need universal healthcare

Opinion | Americans desperately need universal healthcare

By Livia LaMarca, Senior Staff Columnist
April 6, 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 17, 2023
Opinion | S.B. 1 is dangerous, tell your local legislators to vote ‘no’

Opinion | S.B. 1 is dangerous, tell your local legislators to vote ‘no’

By Livia LaMarca, Senior Staff Columnist
January 30, 2023
Opinion | Please do not talk to me

Opinion | Please do not talk to me

By Livia LaMarca, Senior Staff Columnist
January 25, 2023
Opinion | Oh my god, please stop the excessive ads on mobile games!

Opinion | Oh my god, please stop the excessive ads on mobile games!

By Livia LaMarca, Senior Staff Columnist
December 8, 2022
Opinion | Please vote on Tuesday

Opinion | Please vote on Tuesday

By Livia LaMarca, Senior Staff Columnist
November 7, 2022
Opinion | There is a connection between abortion access and eugenics

Opinion | There is a connection between abortion access and eugenics

By Livia LaMarca, Senior Staff Columnist
October 21, 2022
Opinion | The body positivity movement is for all sizes, but not for smaller sizes to take over

Opinion | The body positivity movement is for all sizes, but not for smaller sizes to take over

By Livia LaMarca, Senior Staff Columnist
October 11, 2022
A cosplayer dressed as Doctor Strange passes by a Marvel Studios exhibit at the D23 Expo Saturday, Sept. 10 in Anaheim, Calif.

Opinion | New fans will struggle to get into the new Marvel movies

By Livia LaMarca, Senior Staff Columnist
September 19, 2022
Opinion | The same men that fuel the porn industry treat its female stars horribly

Opinion | The same men that fuel the porn industry treat its female stars horribly

By Livia LaMarca, Staff Columnist
September 8, 2022
Opinion | I am tired of American politics

Opinion | I am tired of American politics

By Livia LaMarca, Staff Columnist
June 14, 2022
Opinion | Idolize actions, not people

Opinion | Idolize actions, not people

By Livia LaMarca, Staff Columnist
April 17, 2022
The honors college on the 36th floor of the Cathedral of Learning.

Opinion | There is little opportunity for humanities majors in the Honors College

By Livia LaMarca, Staff Columnist
April 11, 2022
Supporters of Ukraine watch a pre-recorded video by the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during a Stand with Ukraine rally at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Sunday.

Opinion | Stop glorifying politicians and conflict

By Livia LaMarca, Staff Columnist
March 27, 2022
South Koreas military launches an Army Tactical Missile System during a military exercise at an undisclosed location in South Korea on Thursday.

Opinion | A nuclear weapons paradox has changed conflict forever

By Livia LaMarca, Staff Columnist
March 24, 2022
Opinion | Social media is eliminating the awkward pre-teen years

Opinion | Social media is eliminating the awkward pre-teen years

By Livia LaMarca, Staff Columnist
March 17, 2022
Opinion | Lowering the drinking age creates safer environments for college

Opinion | Lowering the drinking age creates safer environments for college

By Livia LaMarca, Staff Columnist
February 23, 2022
Opinion | Our acts of charity are now acts of justice

Opinion | Our acts of charity are now acts of justice

By Livia LaMarca, Staff Columnist
February 18, 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
Opinion | I don’t care about the de-sexification of M&Ms, let’s talk about child labor

Opinion | I don’t care about the de-sexification of M&Ms, let’s talk about child labor

By Livia LaMarca, For 51ӰԺ
February 3, 2022
Opinion | The party of ‘freedom of speech’ is censoring themselves

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

By Livia LaMarca, For 51ӰԺ
January 18, 2022
Opinion | Smaller goals are key for your new year’s resolution to succeed

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

By Livia LaMarca, For 51ӰԺ
January 11, 2022
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