OU colleges see increased enrollment
(10/27/23 2:14am)
Ohio University had another record-breaking year of enrollment among its first-year students, which was also the case within several of its colleges.
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BedPost: Virginity is not a competition
(10/26/23 12:43am)
Virginity. The word itself elicits a different reaction from almost everyone. Virginity can be either a good thing or a bad thing, depending on who you’re speaking to. I personally hate the attitudes around virginity, and I’ve come to despise how the looming cloud of virginity has followed me throughout my life.
Fall fashion staples to elevate your wardrobe
(10/26/23 1:08am)
Autumn has arrived, and it's time for college students to make room in their closets for warmer, more seasonable clothing for a chilly night out or a brisk walk to class. However, knowing which items to welcome to your wardrobe can be frustrating, especially with limited space and a budget.
Football: Bryce Houston, Keye Thompson will settle for nothing less than a MAC Championship
(10/12/23 2:36am)
Less than a full year ago, Ohio had just concluded a football game with Toledo in Detroit, a game that would decide the winner of the Mid-American Conference. By the time the clock struck 00:00, Ohio’s sideline was one of long faces and disappointment. For some, this is how their football careers would end; for others, the loss sparked a hunger for more.
Changing perceptions: The evolution of body image
(10/09/23 1:41am)
Body image can have a profound impact on an individual's self-perception. For many students, high school is a time filled with insecurity and doubt, fueled by the need for peer acceptance. Students often feel the need to conform to attain unrealistic societal standards of beauty. However, once students transition to college, there is a shift in their perception of body image.
Ohio University students and staff discuss wildlife conservation, sustainability efforts
(10/06/23 3:02am)
Wildlife at Ohio University comes in all shapes and sizes—towering trees on College Green, grazing deer at Emeriti Park or even buzzing bees outside Baker University Center. Despite their diverse appearances, all organisms play an equal role in fostering a thriving natural world. Preservation and protection of campus wildlife are essential to ensure a flourishing ecosystem in a place so many call home.
Darn it, Daniel: Talk shows aren’t good anymore
(10/04/23 3:17am)
The writer's strike is officially over. Does this mean we will be getting movies and television shows back? No, not quite yet. The actors are still on strike, but one form of media has returned: talk shows. Unfortunately, this disappoints almost everyone except your grandma, as talk shows haven't been relevant for the last five years. Here is why the late-night talk shows will soon be gone:
Quinntessential: Procrastination is a necessity in college
(09/22/23 3:36am)
God, I love procrastination; it is a guilty pleasure I abuse. Once I start it, I can't stop it. There’s just something that gets the blood pumping knowing you’re committing such a devious act, and it feels exhilarating at times. Reading this means there is at least someone committing some form of procrastination and I absolutely adore that. It makes me so giddy knowing someone is putting off some important part of school to read this silly little article putting into full detail the act of putting a necessity off for something that isn’t the slightest bit important.
Students cope with being away from siblings
(09/15/23 2:45am)
As the remnants of Ohio University’s Family Weekend 2023 linger through the air, many students are feeling the distance from their loved ones more than ever. Specifically, students are coping with their long-distance relationships with their siblings both old and young.
Police Blotter: Tree damages car on campus, injured dogs and deer
(09/14/23 12:07am)
A male allegedly breaking into a U-Haul truck in The Plains was reported to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.
Do standardized test scores matter in college?
(09/14/23 12:47am)
Long, strenuous hours of standardized testing are all too familiar to students who graduated from high school in the U.S. Much of Ohio University’s student body today can recall late-night cramming sessions, prep books galore and long lunch table conversations on “confidential test questions” throughout high school. It isn’t uncommon to have spent hours preparing and strategizing test-taking techniques, in hopes of scoring a test score high enough to boost chances of college acceptances and scholarships.
First-year Bobcats adjust to a new academic and social environment
(09/18/23 12:34am)
For many recent high school graduates, the past month has been a time of exploration; moving away from home, starting new classes and being surrounded by new people brings a huge life adjustment that everyone handles differently. Being a freshman in college can be incredibly challenging, but it can also be a gift that brings irreplaceable memories and life lessons. First-year students have shared how they are adjusting to college life, and what has been the most difficult yet rewarding part of their experience thus far.
Off-Campus chaos: second year students struggle to find housing
(09/13/23 10:43pm)
Last fall semester, a record-breaking 4,441 first-year students began their college careers at Ohio University. As OU staff and students welcomed a new freshman class, they also welcomed a new problem: a housing crisis.
Ohio’s International Student and Scholar Services provide community, support and resources
(09/06/23 2:06am)
Located at Yamada International House at 56 E. Union Street is an indispensable university resource: the International Student and Scholar Services, or ISSS.
Album Review: Riley Max’s ‘ROYGBIV’ is an instant classic within genre-merging music
(09/06/23 12:47am)
In the music catalog of history, rainbows are a popular topic. However, Riley Max, a singer/songwriter based in Colorado, has reinvented the concept and delivered a masterful debut album. Written, produced and performed when Max was 17, "ROYGBIV" is a beautiful testament to color, artistry, love, heartbreak and the power of performance.
On the Ball: Nebraska proves women’s sports deserve more
(09/01/23 3:30am)
Wednesday, Aug. 31 will go down as one of the most impactful days in the history of not just women's sports, but sports as a whole. What happened in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Wednesday was a much-needed step in embracing women’s sports.
Football Column: There’s no need to overreact to Ohio’s week zero loss
(08/29/23 3:12am)
Ohio got off on the wrong foot over the weekend on the road at San Diego State. Despite a 20-13 loss, the defeat should be taken with a grain of salt by Ohio fans.
Humbling things every college freshman experiences
(08/29/23 1:57am)
Freshman year of college: a pivotal time in a young adult’s life that, for many, serves as a transition from childhood and adolescence into adulthood. But, like most times in life, it comes chock full of the good, the bad and the brutally humbling. Most people who go through their freshman year of college have their humbling experiences, but some are much more universal than others.
Black Student Equity Report reveals a need for change within universities
(08/28/23 4:03am)
The Ohio Student Association, or OSA, and faculty research collaborators released the Ohio Black Student Equity Report during a virtual press conference Thursday, Aug. 24.
Diving in to season four of Netflix's 'Never Have I Ever'
(07/17/23 8:10pm)
After years of healing and coming to terms with herself, Devi Vishwakumar makes her way into her senior year of high school once again surrounded by friends, family and drama in the final season of “Never Have I Ever.” However, while the story of healing and self improvement shines, the rest of the plotlines throughout the season either simply don’t feel as important or just didn’t need to be there in the first place.
