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International students push for visibility

Gay marriage protection act moves through Congress, students react

Legally recognized marriage unions have been defined by global governments. Many have enacted laws against marriages they determine are socially and culturally wrong. 

People in, out of Athens ‘think globally, act locally’

After finding an available job opening for a conservation foundation in Romania on Indeed, Maya Cox knew her having left a footprint in Eastern and Southern Europe would potentially help her in landing the position.

Health officials, students notice tobacco industry’s withstanding influence

When the U.S. Surgeon General Luther Terry released the first report from the Surgeon General’s Advisory Committee on Smoking and Health in 1964, he lit up the reality of smoking’s effects and the tobacco industry’s role in causing addiction among Americans. 

International students push for visibility

Conversation about antisemitism educates students

A welcomer pointed in the direction of Baker University Center rooms 202 and 204 and mentioned a person who could be approached wearing glasses with red chunky rims. In actuality, they were sporting glasses with white chunky rims.

Students let go of unhealthy relationships

Relationships in college, both platonic and romantic, are not always meant to last, and students’ ability to recognize when partnerships and friendships are not serving them holistically is valuable to their well-being. 

ItGirl to ItGirl serves community, mentors young women

Period poverty is real, and Alexis Thomas, as a sophomore studying early childhood education, spends time in inner-city schools seeing the lack of menstrual products available to young girls.

‘Yellow Dirt’ represents uranium mining crisis on Navajo Nation

El Día de Los Muertos celebrates return of the deceased

'My Culture is Not a Costume’ campaign sparks awareness, appropriate decisions

The brainstorming process for Halloween costumes is intense for some students at Ohio University and last minute for others. Whether people buy a random costume online or dedicate hours of planning to find the perfect pieces to their festive ensemble, there are ways people can make choices that offend or mock cultures they aren’t part of. 

Tracking Trends: Celebrities send, receive messages about parenting

Pregnant people and parents are treated differently based on their financial situation, age and social status. Celebrities – whether they profited from their success or were wealthy before becoming famous – who become pregnant or are parents can be shamed or praised by the public depending on a number of factors. 

Students share advice of self-comfort during cuffing season

The transition from summer to fall and then to winter carries with it an excitement for holiday festivities, but it’s also notorious for creating sentiments of loneliness. 

Students prepare to cast their ballots in 2022 Midterms

Not everyone listens to the call to vote, but as the last day of voter registration for the 2022 Midterms passed on Oct. 11, the choice to cast ballots lies in the hands of individuals who did. 

The Body Project aims to create acceptance, neutrality of appearance

The desire to achieve beauty and body standards, especially among youth and young adults, is driven by the diet and weight loss industry. Most standards also contradict one another and pull people in unhealthy directions. 

Weekender Main: Marching 110’s Homecoming includes many opportunities to watch, cheer on

Ohio University’s Marching 110 has a habit of making people forget the hours of practice the band goes through to create multiple show-stopping performances during Homecoming week. 

Contraception program educates, provides resources for students

The role of college students is supposed to be to earn a degree in a specialized area they enjoy pursuing and learning about. But outside of students’ chosen majors, minors and other interests, there are challenges to graduating that don’t include academics. 

El 787 promotes Puerto Rican heritage, education

Aca-what? 'Pitch Perfect' to celebrate decade since release at Athena Grand

Celebration is in order for the film that many accredit for their knowledge of a capella. Ten years ago, "Pitch Perfect," inspired by Mickey Rapkin's book and directed by Jason Moore, was released, introducing the musical style to droves of viewers.

OU alumna challenges women's exclusion in baseball

The exclusion of women in American baseball dates back to the sport's development into a major industry. Yet, women have been playing the nation's favorite pastime since its founding.