Aanya Mittu (’25) is currently an Opinions Editor for Vol. 60 of The Lancer. She is also an Opinions Columnist who authors “The People Problem” and a Contributing Artist. She was a Food Editor for Vol. 59 and a Staff Writer for Vol. 58.
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People Problem: how ableist language perpetuates discrimination
by Aanya Mittu (’25) | March 22, 2024 The power of language often goes unnoticed in our daily lives, especially in casual conversations with our friends and family. Unfortunately, many words and phrases commonly used in colloquial exchanges carry harmful histories, ranging from the racial to the ableist. For instance, using the words “dumb” or…
The People Problem: crude comments about curly hair
by Aanya Mittu (’25) | March 1, 2024 Growing up, I absolutely hated the idea of going to get my hair cut. No matter how many times my mother tried to explain the importance of cutting off dead ends or keeping my hair healthy, I remained staunch in my decision. The thought of sitting in…
The People Problem: the “rustic” charm of farmers’ markets
by Aanya Mittu (’25) | February 2, 2024 In the heart of Berkeley, California, Alice Waters’ world-renowned restaurant, Chez Panisse, has attracted various customers since its opening in 1971. Waters, an award-winning chef, is mainly known for pioneering the farm-to-table movement, a more sustainable approach to farming and harvesting. Farmers’ markets began to pop up…
The People Problem: the harms of collateral damage in war
by Aanya Mittu (’25) | November 17, 2023 As news headlines flood with recountings of battles fought across the world, the term “collateral damage” seems to keep popping up—specifically in reference to lives lost in war. The word “war” itself can be a battlefield, as words often conceal the grim realities they attempt to describe.…
The People Problem: social impacts of antihomeless infrastructure
by Aanya Mittu (’25) | October 6, 2023 Casual remarks made in passing can have profound effects on how we view the world, and they simultaneously speak volumes about our privilege. Based on the rising homelessness rate, many feel tempted to blame the people themselves. However, taking a deep dive into anti-homeless infrastructure and policies…
Hot Takes: freshman and junior edition
by Aanya Mittu (’25) and Smriti Vijay (’25) | March 31, 2023 For the last issue of the newspaper, The Lancer worked day and night to figure out which of the remaining two classes would receive the honored opportunity to share their hot takes: the juniors, or the freshmen? After hours of deliberation, multiple conferences,…
Teacher’s Hot Takes
by Smriti Vijay (’25) and Aanya Mittu (’25) | March 10, 2023 Our tenured faculty here at Saint Francis has, no doubt, amassed a variety of unpopular opinions throughout their time as educators. From new teachers to those who have taught at Saint Francis for debates, The Lancer set out to find our favorite teachers’…
Long-awaited Eggers Innovation Center finally opens
by Aanya Mittu (’25) and Rohan Sinha (’23) | February 3, 2023 After long hours of sitting in classrooms with the faint sound of construction in the background, Lancer faculty and students finally walked the hallowed halls of the new Eggers Innovation Center. Opening ceremonies, tours, and prayers reminded students that joining Saint Francis does…
Hot Takes: Senior Edition
by Smriti Vijay (’25) and Aanya Mittu (’25) | November 18, 2022 Throughout their four years at Saint Francis, seniors have developed their fair share of unpopular opinions and hot takes. As graduation looms, they are more eager than ever to leave their legacy with their controversial opinions. Out of the many unique submissions, the…
Hot Takes: sophomore edition
by Aanya Mittu (’25) | October 7, 2022 With such a diverse student body, there can be no doubt that Saint Francis students and faculty have their fair share of hot takes and unpopular opinions. Eager to find out what they were, The Lancer asked around. There was an overwhelming response from Lancers excited to…
Tiana’s Beignets
by Aanya Mittu (’25) | October 7, 2022 While watching my favorite movie, The Princess and the Frog, I felt inspired to make Princess Tiana’s beignets. Although various dishes from gumbo to swamp water punch are featured in the film, the beignets seemed the most interesting to make. The recipe is as follows: 1 cup…
Worth the wait: baking the 100 hour brownie
by Aanya Mittu (’25) | April 8, 2022 With the weather warming up and our palates brightening, rich desserts seem to have gone out of season. Yet one baked good remains permanently affixed in my heart: the brownie. Perfectly fudgy and decadent, the all-American brownie is best achieved by the 100-hour brownie recipe. While the…
The 48-hour cookie proves to be the ultimate cookie
by Aanya Mittu (’25) | March 21, 2022 Nothing says home more than a fresh batch of cookies right out of the oven. The delicious, captivating smells of toffee, brown butter, and fresh cookie dough permeate through any house with these 48-hour cookies. Now, I know what you’re thinking: 48 hours seems like a stretch,…
Avoid cultural appropriation, pursue cultural appreciation
by Aanya Mittu (’25) | November 19, 2021 From Halloween costumes to “authentic” food, cultural appropriation pervades every aspect of people’s lives. Adopting certain elements of other cultures, even with the best of intentions, can be harmful when these elements are distorted or lost through appropriation. It is also important to recognize that dominant cultures…
How Texas’ abortion law opens the door to extensive citizen enforcement
By Eliana Shin (’22) and Aanya Mittu (’25) | November 19, 2021 In May, Texas passed a law ending access to abortions after six weeks into pregnancy. This restrictive ban shocked many people from its first appearance, given its discrepancy with Supreme Court precedent. The 1973 case of Roe v. Wade ruled that pregnant women…
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