Blabby Abby: Romance novels require plot, originality
By Abby Jenkins | July 17The recent craze surrounding “booktok” has led to a decrease in the quality of plot, originality and the presence of romantic aspects in contemporary romance novels.
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From the Grapevine: How to counteract a shortening attention span
By Libby Evans | July 13Attention deficiency has worsened with social media. New studies have shown the average attention span is eight seconds, lower than a goldfish. It would be impossible to turn off all screens, but reinforcing daily meditative habits counteracts this loss.
Girl, Uninterrupted: Wii beats all other game consoles
By Mackenzie Shuman | July 11Gen-Z kids love the Wii because of the memories attached to playing MarioKart and Wii Sports. However, the console is more influential than we realize.
Sassy Cassie: ‘BRAT’ summer is taking over
By Cassie Dye | July 6Charli XCX's “BRAT” is the album of the summer.
From the Grapevine: Chappell Roan’s fame comes from humanity, queer representation
By Libby Evans | July 6Chappell Roan’s fast rise to fame is in part due to her vulnerability and relatability with fans. As all demographics unite in their love for Chappell, her rise in fame brings LGBTQIA+ representation with it.
Girl, Uninterrupted: Food service jobs provide invaluable work experience
By Mackenzie Shuman | July 1Working in a restaurant has a reputation as being a last resort job where people end up when they can't get hired anywhere else. In reality, some of the best workers come out of the food service industry.
Taylor’s Table Talk: internship requirements can be difficult to fulfill
By Taylor Orcutt | June 26The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism requires all journalism majors to complete a 200-hour internship to graduate. Though the requirement promotes experiential learning, students face barriers to completing it.
Ethan’s Excerpts: Ohio an underrated outdoor destination
By Ethan Herx | June 26From biking across the state to Appalachian Trail level hikes, Ohio has more to offer than just cornfields.
From the Grapevine: Reddit has the answers
By Libby Evans | June 23Without the toxicity of an extension of one’s identity onto a social platform, open forums such as Reddit allow people to ask tough questions and give the tough answers. Without the ego diminishing feed of people and places, this alternative media with anonymous users has its own physicality of real truths, both dangerous and helpful.
Taylor’s Table Talk: Undergraduate research experience is inaccessible
By Taylor Orcutt | June 19Research experience in undergraduate programs can help boost acceptance rates to graduate programs and academic careers. However, undergraduate research opportunities are riddled with obstacles.
Sassy Cassie: Dating shows are guilty pleasures
By Cassie Dye | June 19Dating shows are widely popular, but have some serious moral questions to be answered.
Ethan’s Excerpts: The joy of film photography
By Ethan Herx | June 13Before the rise of digital cameras available to the masses, moments in life were captured on film.
Sassy Cassie: Bring back network television
By Cassie Dye | June 12Network television should make a comeback.
Rooks Reflects: Language barrier is not major when studying abroad
By Sophia Rooksberry | June 6Living in a society permeated by my mother tongue can bring forth feelings of both frustration and comfort.
Daphne’s Dispatch: Self-confidence comes in waves
By Daphne Graeter | June 4Self-confidence comes in waves, and this is normal. Having confidence within ourselves allows us to accept and trust ourselves while having a sense of control.
Sassy Cassie: Do not play through the pain
By Cassie Dye | May 29“Play through the pain” is a saying almost every athlete knows, but it conveys more harm than good.
Clara’s Commentary: Destigmatize OCD
By Clara Leder | May 28The mental health disorder is entirely misunderstood and misused in daily life.
Taylor’s Table Talk: Fresh Start policies remove academic barriers
By Taylor Orcutt | May 28On May 6, OU Faculty Senate discussed adopting an Academic Fresh Start policy, allowing past students to re-enroll without the burden of a poor academic record. If adopted, this policy may give past and underrepresented students a new chance at pursuing higher education.
Chase on the Case: How to have a good first year
By Chase Borland | May 23One’s freshman year of college can be stressful and intimidating. Having a little advice from people who went through it can be helpful. The best advice I can give is to join a few organizations.
Haylee’s Hub: How to choose the right major
By Haylee Leasure | May 23One of the more difficult aspects of entering college is choosing a major. Ohio University has more than 250 options to choose from, making the decision weigh heavily on many students. Here are some tips for ensuring you choose the right major.
