Honest Adonis: Kanye’s quests are noble but poorly managed
By Adonis Fryer | Sep. 21, 2020Kanye West is a master of executing artistic concepts, but his attempts to change the social fabric of America lack the same genius.
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Just Listen to JL: Why the Black quarterback is a modern day superhero
By J.L. Kirven | Sep. 21, 2020Representation matters. Even in football.
Uncle Sam: Defunding the police – what Athens can learn from Denver
By Sam Smith | Sep. 20, 2020Denver’s STAR program has sent mental health professionals (not police) on over 350 emergency calls. They haven’t needed police back-up once.
Thinking in Print: Slapping SpongeBob and Hillenburg too
By Charlene Pepiot | Sep. 20, 2020Entertainment studios are shameless in backstabbing their show creators.
The Cat's Cradle: Shin Godzilla is the best modern Godzilla film
By Benjamin Ervin | Sep. 20, 2020Shin Godzilla is a recent addition to the Godzilla franchise that deserves the attention.
So Listen: Your algorithm is in control
By Mikayla Rochelle | Sep. 17, 2020Social media platforms, and the algorithms they use, have dangerous control over our lives.
Unabashedly Brandon: Ohio University will stay online in the spring
By Brandon Bowers | Sep. 17, 2020Ohio University has set a precedent and will most likely be forced to stay online come spring semester.
Here’s the Tea: To mask or unmask
By Iana Fields | Sep. 17, 2020The United States needs to correct its plan to combat the virus, which starts with dispelling anti-mask protests.
Noah's Ark: The Joe Rogan Show is a great alternative for a presidential debate
By Noah Wright | Sep. 16, 2020Yes, there are far better options than Joe Rogan, but he’s the only one offering up this possibility.
Existential Binge-Watching: ‘The Walking Dead’ is ending, kind of
By Jackson Horvat | Sep. 16, 2020The Walking Dead is finally ending, but several new spinoffs are on the way.
From the Editor’s Desk: If you couldn’t tell, taking a full virtual class load is terrible
By Molly Schramm | Sep. 16, 2020This semester has been mentally, academically and financially draining so far.
Noah's Ark: Yes, APD should be defunded, too
By Noah Wright | Sep. 15, 2020Education, health care, employment, internet access and even food security are severely underfunded, but every year, the Athens Police Department takes up the largest portion of the city’s budget.
Words I Might Have Ate: Orville Peck brings crooning back
By Shelby Campbell | Sep. 15, 2020You can’t see his face, but he’ll show you his soul.
Honest Adonis: The NFL is failing its Black community
By Adonis Fryer | Sep. 15, 2020It’s a new season, but the same old problems persist, and the NFL doesn’t care.
Unabashedly Brandon: Ohio University is profiting on the coronavirus
By Brandon Bowers | Sep. 13, 2020As the coronavirus continues to be a threat, Ohio University is deciding to profit on it by charging unfair and potentially illegal tuition prices
Thinking in Print: Boycott "Mulan" and all live-action remakes
By Charlene Pepiot | Sep. 13, 2020Disney live-actions are ruining the entertainment industry.
The Cat’s Cradle: Three great introductions to Batman comics
By Benjamin Ervin | Sep. 13, 2020Three must-read Batman comics for the lead up to The Batman release.
Uncle Sam: OU Phase 2 plans are willfully ignorant
By Sam Smith | Sep. 13, 2020By bringing 7,200 students back for Phase 2, OU seems to be living under a rock as the situation grows more dire not only in Athens but also nationally.
Here’s the Tea: R&B sensation JoJo made a “Comeback” with her latest album
By Iana Fields | Sep. 11, 2020All versions of good to know are beautifully crafted, but the deluxe version emphasizes JoJo’s rebirth as an artist who is confident and comfortable with her voice.
Life Under the Wood: Chadwick Boseman is a superhero and his legacy will live on
By Isaiah Underwood | Sep. 10, 2020Boseman was a living testament of all the qualities that the roles he enacted embodied.
