Clubs A-Z: Extra Life plays games for charity
(10/31/24 4:00am)
Ohio University’s Extra Life organization is a charity organization raising money for the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus.
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Bird Ice Arena’s closure frustrates students, coaches
(11/05/24 5:00am)
Bird Ice Arena is finishing renovations and is set to reopen in January 2025 after receiving a new roof, insulation, paint, ice plant and chiller.
Lost Flamingo Theater Company makes creative haven for OU performers
(10/30/24 4:00am)
The Lost Flamingo Theater Company, Ohio University’s original student-run theater company, was founded in 2002 when students Hugh McMullen, Jes Daniels, Rachael Perry and Liz Brown saw a need for a performing outlet for non-theater majors, people who had done theater in high school or recreationally. According to the company’s website, the name was coined after one of the founders described the company’s members as feeling like “lost flamingos” in other majors but really coming alive when performing.
TV, film often highlights political issues
(10/29/24 4:00am)
In 2024, TV show creators and filmmakers are taking it upon themselves to use their media to explore the discussions, issues and political figures on the public’s minds during this election season.
Tracking Trends: Students reflect on celebrity political endorsements
(10/29/24 4:00am)
Social media is a powerful tool, used by corporations, celebrities and everyday individuals as a way to quickly communicate thoughts and feelings. As the 2024 presidential election draws near, how do OU students feel about celebrities endorsing political figures on social media?
TikTok's 'October Theory' explains seasonal motivation
(10/24/24 4:00am)
The arrival of fall brings forth a revitalizing energy inspiring people to get their lives back on track before the new year. With seasonal festivities and social gatherings to look forward to, people are reminded of what they have yet to accomplish this year.
Blabby Abby: Contemporary art losing its meaning
(10/24/24 4:00am)
Renaissance art, Greek sculptures and art history in general are all admirable traditional pieces that deserve sports within museums around the world. Despite this, contemporary art has become boring and meaningless, and although there is a certain beauty in simplicity, the concept can only be done so many times before it is worn out.
Daphne’s Dispatch: Gen Z is desensitized
(10/22/24 4:00am)
Generation Z, the generation born during the 1990s and early 2000s, has become extremely desensitized to tragic events. World-changing events occur seemingly one after another because of social media’s access to quick information.
Ping, Well-Being Center debuts massage chairs to combat stress
(10/22/24 4:00am)
Following COVID-19, OU has prioritized mental health and physical well-being, determined to ensure students' voices are heard with the grand opening of the Well-Being Wing at Ping Recreation Center.
Actors respond to toxic fandoms in major media fanchises
(10/18/24 4:00am)
Studios have profited from parasocial relationships for decades, creating content so immersive that dissociation is not only a product but the goal. Audiences saw a phenomenon coined “Post-Avatar Depression” in 2009 after the release of “Avatar” and again in 2022 with its sequel, “Avatar: The Way of Water.” Fans became so engrossed with the world of Pandora that the physical inability to experience it sent many into a depressive state.
Students find safety in numbers on nights out
(10/22/24 4:00am)
Despite the many exciting and wonderful aspects of university life, college campuses have long been hot spots for assault, muggings and other similar crimes. An ADT and the Clery Center survey reported more than 82% of college students are concerned for their personal safety on campus, whether it’s “being in an unfamiliar area, interacting with strangers, walking home in the dark or leaving a bar/party alone.”
Athens offers Rug a stage to play
(10/18/24 4:00am)
Athens serves as a starting point for many local bands breaking into the music scene. From indie rock to folk to rap, many artists get their start here and the crowds welcome everyone with open arms.
Behind the Lens: Mental health days are important
(10/18/24 4:00am)
As midterms and other exams come and go, stress among students can pile up just as quickly as the work they are assigned. According to a study by U.S. News & World Report, around 70% of college students have dealt with some form of mental health challenge.
Simple Science: The manipulation of fear
(10/17/24 4:00am)
The season of fear is here, in more ways than one. Fear is a complex emotion, rooted in primal instincts yet felt in everyday emotions. It can be a powerful manipulation for our entertainment, or to influence our perception and understanding of the world.
Fall break rescues, recharges students
(10/15/24 4:00am)
When the leaves begin to fall and the trees shift in color, only one conclusion can be made: it is time for fall break.
World Mental Health Day encourages conversation
(10/14/24 4:00am)
Oct. 10. is recognized as World Mental Health Day, first celebrated in 1992. According to neaToday, more than 60% of college students struggle with mental health. Additionally, depression and anxiety rates for college students are at an all-time high, according to NEA news.
Blabby Abby: CPS lacks necessary OCD staff
(10/10/24 4:00am)
Ohio University’s Counseling and Psychological Services, or CPS, serves as an important piece in the puzzle of student resources the university provides. However, its mere existence, although important, is not substantially staffed or prepared for the influx of students, especially due to recent events. After finishing my own run-through with counseling services at OU because of my OCD, I was encouraged to look elsewhere or I may not receive the support I required. I was disappointed, and due to the limited college funds I possess, I have not received counseling for my OCD since.
Talaga Talks: It’s not too early for holiday decorating
(10/09/24 4:00am)
When the leaves start to fall and the temperatures begin to drop, people are prone to two things: decorating for the holidays early or complaining about those who do.
Darn it, Daniel: Fans never gave new ‘Joker’ a chance
(10/08/24 6:40pm)
Todd Phillips's “Joker: Folie à Deux " was released to theaters Friday, Oct. 4. There has been an outpouring of hate for this film, which currently sits at 33% on Rotten Tomatoes. For the most part, it seems misdirected.
Simple Science: What causes cuteness aggression?
(10/08/24 6:51pm)
Have you ever been overcome with the urge to squeeze something cute, even if you mean no harm? The phenomenon is called cute aggression and it is more common than you think.
