Unapologetically Abby: Climate change policy protects the future
By Abby Waechter | Sep. 29Climate change policy must be a top priority for Appalachian voters this November.
COLUMNS
Unapologetically Abby: Print journalism fosters experiential learning
By Abby Waechter | Sep. 29By halting the print newspaper, IU’s Media School is compromising the editorial independence of the Indiana Daily Student.
Unapologetically Abby: The Electoral College fails to reflect democracy
By Abby Waechter | Sep. 29The Electoral College gives some states more influence than others.
Unapologetically Abby: Tackling a “granola” staple
By Abby Waechter | Sep. 29No company is perfect, but Patagonia certainly tries.
Unapologetically Abby: Trump’s cabinet overprioritizes loyalty
By Abby Waechter | Sep. 29Prioritizing loyalty over expertise could lead to a cabinet that lacks the diverse perspectives needed to address the country’s challenges.
Unapologetically Abby: Media literacy education matters
By Abby Waechter | Sep. 29Media literacy empowers people to navigate today’s flood of information and make informed decisions.
Unapologetically Abby: Creators can thrive without TikTok
By Abby Waechter | Sep. 29TikTok creators can thrive beyond the ban as other platforms offer new opportunities.
Unapologetically Abby: Trump damaging climate progress
By Abby Waechter | Sep. 29Trump’s withdrawal of the U.S.from the Paris Climate Agreement again undermines global climate progress.
Unapologetically Abby: Eliminating USAID pulls U.S. further from global community
By Abby Waechter | Sep. 29Elon Musk’s and the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate USAID– less than 1% of the federal budget– proves the U.S. is turning their backs on meaningful programs.
Unapologetically Abby: Pride doesn’t need permission
By Abby Waechter | Sep. 29Pride isn’t just a celebration, it’s a bold stand against erasure, growing louder despite attempts to silence it.
Unapologetically Abby: The case for strategic communication
By Abby Waechter | Sep. 29Marketing covers a broad business scope, while strategic communication focuses on creativity and building audience connections through storytelling.
Unapologetically Abby: The job market is changing, AI is behind it
By Abby Waechter | Sep. 29As companies embrace AI, the entry-level job market is shrinking, forcing a new generation to rethink how they launch their careers.
Soph’s Soapbox: OU Parking Services needs improvement
By Sophia Anness | Sep. 29As OU enrollment numbers grow, parking spaces disappear, and OU Parking Services needs to do a better job managing this.
In Good Conscience: Non-citizens aid in the betterment of the public
By T.J. Kaufman | Sep. 26The function of a citizen is to aid in the betterment of the public. Somewhat paradoxically, non-citizen immigrants can and often do function as citizens in the U.S., meaning they aid in the betterment of society.
Izzie’s Scope of Hope: Jesus’ love changes everything
By Izzie Jones | Sep. 26Stress is persistent throughout students' college experiences. Jesus offers an enduring solution, offering peace in pressing times.
Gabbing with Grace: Dress up for football games
By Grace Triebsch | Sep. 26Looking into what students at Ohio University choose to wear to sporting events, specifically football games, we rarely see anyone dressed up. Students tend to gravitate toward casual attire for our football games, but I think it is time to switch it up and create a different atmosphere for our gameday outfits.
BedPost: Don’t record me without my consent
By BedPost Staff Writer | Sep. 26Don’t record your partner in the bedroom without their consent.
Kickin' with Kyra: People-pleasing is exhausting
By Kyra Dapore | Sep. 26People-pleasing is the act of doing whatever others want from you, and it may also be an attempt to increase your own self-esteem. This can be exhausting and isn't the same thing as being kindhearted or helpful.
Abby's Angle: Social media promotes dangerous overconsumption
By Abby Shriver | Sep. 25Social media is slowly turning shopping into an identity, creating cycles of low self-esteem, debt and waste. Overconsumption is the newest trap being used to profit from insecurities.
BedPost: Let’s get kinky in the bedroom
By BedPost Staff Writer | Sep. 24Breaking the stigma around kinks is important for those who enjoy getting kinky in the bedroom. Exploring kinks is vital to experiencing sexual freedom.
