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Lexi Smith

Lexi Smith, Opinion Columnist

Lexi is an opinion writer for the Daily Emerald. She is a second-year student studying journalism and psychology. Lexi enjoys writing about social topics such as pop culture.

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Sherri Latimer is the Deputy City Attorney for Little Rock, Arkansas. Photo Courtesy: City of Little Rock

Smith: No one has it all figured out

Lexi Smith, Opinion Columnist
August 13, 2025
Crater Lake sparkles on a summer day (Lexi Smith/Emerald)

Smith: Natural places to visit this summer in Oregon

Lexi Smith, Opinion Columnist
July 28, 2025
Stephanie Yang/Daily Emerald

Smith: The coach-athlete power imbalance

Lexi Smith, Opinion Columnist
July 16, 2025
Brian Steel, attorney for Sean "Diddy" Combs, arrives to Federal court for Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial at U.S. court in Manhattan, in New York City, U.S., June 4, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

Smith: Criminal defense attorney Brian Steel continues to defend due process

Lexi Smith, Opinion Columnist
June 23, 2025
Noa Schwartz

Smith: The popularization of crash-out culture

Lexi Smith, Opinion Columnist
May 12, 2025
Noa Schwartz

Smith: No child should ever have to “fake being happy.”

Lexi Smith, Opinion Columnist
May 6, 2025
The peak of Spencer’s Butte offers a great view of the UO campus. Autzen Stadium and Hayward Field are clearly visible from the peak. Eugene offers countless hiking spots that can be a fun way to get out and about in nature anytime of year. (Liam Sherry/Emerald)

Smith: Make America sustainable again

Lexi Smith, Opinion Columnist
March 10, 2025
Smith: Kendrick Lamar’s Superbowl Performance: 'This is bigger than the music'

Smith: Kendrick Lamar’s Superbowl Performance: ‘This is bigger than the music’

Lexi Smith, Opinion Columnist
March 4, 2025
Noa Schwartz

Smith: Netflix is Lowering Comedic Standards for Profit

Lexi Smith, Opinion Columnist
February 19, 2025
Justin Francese is a University of Oregon professor who holds expertise in internet speech and moderation law. (Miles Cull/Emerald)

Smith: A TikTok Ban Would Erode First Amendment Rights

Lexi Smith, Opinion Columnist
January 27, 2025
Noa Schwartz

Smith: The Struggle of Social Scenes During Winter Term 

Lexi Smith, Opinion Columnist
January 7, 2025
Noa Schwartz

Smith: What Does Trump’s Upcoming Presidency Mean for Women?

Lexi Smith, Opinion Columnist
December 2, 2024
Noa Schwartz

Smith: Is Young Thug truly humble under God? 

Lexi Smith, Opinion Columnist
November 26, 2024
A student drops of their ballot as a demonstration of the importance of casting a vote safely. University of Oregon College Democrats host a socially distanced voting rally at the Erb Memorial Union Amphitheater in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 2, 2020. (DL Young/ Emerald)

Smith: Forming a Political View is No Longer Avoidable

Lexi Smith, Opinion Columnist
November 7, 2024
Ben Hider/Daily Emerald

Smith: Film Series’ to Watch During This Fall Season

Lexi Smith, Opinion Columnist
October 23, 2024
Spooky season is here as racks are filled with a variety of costumes for all ages. Local stores prepare their Halloween sections as the countdown to Halloween begins for Eugene residents. (Mary Grosswendt/Emerald)

Smith: Halloweekend: A Guide for How and When to Celebrate

Lexi Smith, Opinion Columnist
October 21, 2024
Stephanie Yang/Daily Emerald

Smith: Baby Oil, Freak Offs and A Lifetime of Trauma

Lexi Smith, Opinion Columnist
October 4, 2024
The Phi Delta Theta house sits right next to campus on Kincaid st. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Smith: Frat Parties Are Unsafe and Overhyped

Lexi Smith, Opinion Columnist
October 4, 2024
Noa Schwartz/Daily Emerald

Smith: The downfall of Cody Ko

Lexi Smith
August 20, 2024
The peak of Spencer’s Butte offers a great view of the UO campus. Autzen Stadium and Hayward Field are clearly visible from the peak. Eugene offers countless hiking spots that can be a fun way to get out and about in nature anytime of year. (Liam Sherry/Emerald)

Smith: Get off your phones and go touch some grass

Lexi Smith
August 1, 2024
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