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Neha Saju

Neha Saju is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in history and political science and minoring in French and women's and gender studies. Her column, "Pride, Not Prejudice," runs on alternate Mondays.

Why we need to care that tech companies are stealing our data

We give away pieces of ourselves, constantly and casually. We scroll right past the terms and conditions. We don’t think twice about giving social media websites our personal information, and all the while, they're collecting information about our likes and dislikes.Apr 29 2021

Have workaholic tendencies? Here's why you should take advantage of your breaks

With summer break coming up soon, it'll be a mental breath of fresh air — at least, it's supposed to be. Unfortunately, as many of us know too well, just because we’re on a scheduled break doesn’t necessarily mean that we stop working.Apr 14 2021

Body positivity isn't as beneficial as we thought: Why we should aim for radical self-acceptance instead

Talking about body image can be difficult. Oftentimes, people’s relationships with food and exercise often factor into how they view themselves.Apr 12 2021

David Dobrik was complicit in assault: Why he needs to be held accountable

If you’ve been on YouTube in the past few years, the name David Dobrik might sound familiar. Even if you don’t frequent the high-energy prank corner of YouTube, Dobrik has managed to distinguish himself from similar creators.Mar 30 2021

Modern minimalism isn't actually minimalistic

Minimalism often seeks to distance itself from capitalism and consumerism. Fundamentally, minimalism promotes the idea of being happy with what you already have or less, and it seems to be a feeling that repeats itself around the world in different contexts and places. Mar 25 2021

How to cope with rejection in your professional career

Rejection stings — like lemon juice on a paper cut that just keeps opening or a curveball we never see coming. There are several types of rejection and are often defined as either falling into the personal or professional domains of our lives. But nonetheless, it's inevitable. Mar 9 2021

Is perfectionism taking over your life? Here are some ways to manage it

Perfectionism is a hard practice to break. On the surface, being a perfectionist seems like a good thing: They are often praised for their attention to detail, organization and/or work ethic.Mar 4 2021

Why white authors should be writing POC characters

For the longest time, I didn’t think that white authors should write non-white characters. I had seen it done badly (as my previous article about Sarah J. Maas explains) and offensively (think J. K. Rowling).Mar 1 2021

I don't wear makeup to impress you, I wear it to feel empowered

For those of us who love to wear makeup, putting it on allows us to feel empowered and confident in our skin.Feb 23 2021

Must-read for true romantics: 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo'

“The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid is one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. Reading this book felt like a warm embrace — I knew I would love it when I first began reading.Feb 18 2021

Don't make your pockets hurt! Here are some easy ways to start saving

Most college students don’t start thinking about their finances until they graduate and begin working full-time. Feb 16 2021

Forget being cuffed: Here's why you should be your own valentine!

Preached in almost every makeup and shampoo commercial, self-care is hailed as a capitalistic solution to a very personal problem. Self-care is built on the idea of self-love, but it can be hard to be good to yourself.Feb 14 2021

Sorry, but your favorite young-adult books are problematic

Ever since I walked into the library of my elementary school and picked up the "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series, I've loved reading. I get to live a hundred different lives through the characters I meet, and some of them have stayed with me for many years. Feb 9 2021

No, Democrats aren't communists: political spectrum 101

GameStop stock trends have surprised and confused people across the country. Yet, what seemed to be even more surprising about the situation was seeing staunch conservative Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) agree with one of the Left’s most famous progressives: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.).Feb 4 2021

SAJU: Taylor Swift's advocacy made real impact

I have followed Taylor Swift’s journey from a young country singer to one of the most famous pop icons of our lifetimes. From listening to “Fifteen” to get ready for my first day of high school and singing along to “Long Live” on the way home from my senior night, I am now one year away from being able to play “22” on my birthday. Dec 7 2020

SAJU: Youth election turnout hopeful, but education of all voters must follow

As our country recovers from a historic presidential election like no other, it is worth taking time to reflect on the resilient parts of our enduring democracy. Nov 23 2020

SAJU: Biden-Harris ticket ushers in new hopes, challenges

On Saturday night, I sat with tears in my eyes as I watched Kamala Devi Harris address the United States as Vice President-elect.Nov 9 2020

SAJU: Nov. 3 only marks beginning of election

There has been a lot written about the potential that this upcoming general election has to influence our country: The soul of our nation, the futures of our children and the state of our freedoms have all been rightly evoked in one way or another. Oct 26 2020

SAJU: She-cession, America's first female recession

Women helped to drag the American economy out of the last recession in 2008, but the recent economic recession, which resulted from the pandemic, is disproportionately impacting women. Oct 12 2020

SAJU: Voter suppression, fraud, mail-in ballots

One man, 51-year-old Daniel Jenkins (a longtime resident of Sherman, Texas) has voted in “pretty much every election since (1986).” Sep 28 2020

SAJU: Voting history, fight for our democracy

Along with flowers, “I Voted” stickers adorn the grave of Susan B. Anthony. Anthony, an activist who fought for women’s right to vote, was not awarded one of these sticky civic badges of honor when she went to vote in the election of 1872. Sep 14 2020

SAJU: Education remains incredibly important amid coronavirus disease crisis

SAJU: Coronavirus response must be measured

SAJU: Coronavirus panic is in part race-based

SAJU: Learning language acts as lens for questioning values

SAJU: Burnout major concern among college students, Americans

SAJU: Workplace myths used against women

SAJU: Discrimination against women still prevalent

SAJU: Rising costs of college unnecessary burden

SAJU: Nation must address disparities in our system of education

SAJU: Weaponization of social media intensifies damages of hate

SAJU: Digitally enabled misinformation will lead to next outbreak

SAJU: Benefits from privilege come with duty to extend gains to all

We need to understand real meaning of self-care for benefits

SAJU: Allies need awareness of identity, privilege

SAJU: Empathy is still of great importance

SAJU: Voting on Nov. 6 is absolute necessity

SAJU: Everyone should read ‘The Hate U Give’ by Angie Thomas

SAJU: Attempting to define 'real' Americans is dangerous

SAJU: People must be willing to discuss racial issues in U.S.