Ladies, let’s talk about it. It feels good to be asked out, but are we losing chances at love by waiting for the man to ask us out? Urging women to take a chance and make the first move, Tess McHugh PO ’25 argues that these societal gender norms are holding women back.
Author: Tess McHugh
OPINION: Why clinging to college memories can hold us back
Seniors are you in your feelings? Tess McHugh PO ’25 writes about the battle against senior year blues and rosy retrospection. Calling for grounding in the present, McHugh argues for striking balance between the past and nostalgia.
OPINION: Disillusionment Isn’t Resistance—Gen Z Needs to Vote Blue to Make Change
In an era of growing distrust in the two-party system and voter nihilism, Tess McHugh PO ’25 highlights the importance of using your voice and voting towards the country you want to see.
OPINION: *Whispers* The sensory journey of ASMR
Whispers, rain sounds and tapping fingernails provide Tess McHugh PO ’25 with a sensation that calms her mind and body, but these ASMR triggers are met with disdain and backlash.
OPINION: Why Ariana Grande’s “Eternal Sunshine” perfectly captures the 5C dating experience
Ariana Grande’s newest album reflects the struggles of dating, and Tess McHugh PO ’25 thinks that 5C students could learn a thing or two from her lyrics.
OPINION: The ultimate plug for the vegetarian diet
For the past two and a half months Tess McHugh PO`25 switched to a vegetarian diet finding unexpected results and unsettling backlash.
OPINION: Don’t be scared, embrace the nuanced art of horror films
American horror films are Tess McHugh’s PO `25 dream, and she understands that the gore isn’t for everyone. But, McHugh argues that it should be.
OPINION: Yes, reverse culture shock is a real thing
Studying abroad is a life-changing experience, but Tess McHugh PO ’25 shares that without proper preparation, the return to the United States could ruin it all.
OPINION: Obsessing over Snapchat? It’s not that deep
Social media controls our lives, but Tess McHugh PO ’25 is urging Snapchat users to recognize the misplaced intentions of these online interactions.
OPINION: IMS’s lack of production courses is discrediting their mission statement
Tess McHugh PO `25 has noticed her transcript is overwhelmed with theory classes and lacking in the production courses required of her Media Studies major.