Alaina's Orbit: The world needs a new Britney Spears
By Alaina Sayre | Nov. 5The world is looking for a new Britney Spears, and there are many good candidates. After reviewing the top contenders, here’s who I think could make the cut.
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Oh Well: Feminist discourse is changing the dating climate
By Cassidy McClurg | Nov. 5After British Vogue’s article “Is having a boyfriend embarrassing now?” sparked discussions online, there seems to be more discourse between single and coupled women about the benefits, or nonbenefits, of being in a relationship with a man. Bringing feminism and female empowerment into the discourse, there is a shift in the dating climate.
Break of Dawn: Black journalism is in turmoil, demoralizing
By Dawnelle Blake | Nov. 4The state of Black journalism reflects the volatility of journalism in general, but also highlights the disregard for Black journalists and their stories, which can be demoralizing for those seeking comfort in the field.
Izzie’s Scope of Hope: Freedom Nights create lasting impact
By Izzie Jones | Nov. 4Freedom Nights seek to unite Christians with worship and propel them to live a life of faith.
Emily’s Evidence: Election administration isn’t political
By Emily Stokes | Nov. 4While county boards of elections in Ohio are structured to be bipartisan, the administration of elections is not political.
Honestly, Hadley: Balancing work, college is nearly impossible
By Hadley Lynch | Nov. 4Many college students work during college to afford their bills, but balancing work and academics often leads to stress and burnout. With rising costs, students can barely afford not to work.
Live Laugh Lily: Purity culture is on the rise
By Lily Miller | Nov. 4Purity culture is becoming a more prevalent mindset among Gen Z. Conservatism is on the rise, and Halloween has become the movement's main focus, with many conversations being centered around women's Halloween costumes. These conversations are quickly turning into shaming people for owning their sexuality.
Heidi’s Hot Takes: Athens residents deserve more diverse retail
By Heidi Bartolone | Nov. 4Athens city planners should prioritize what residents want and recruit diverse high-quality retail options that cater to the Ohio University community.
Blabby Abby: AI setting worse standard than pornography
By Abby Jenkins | Nov. 4As people begin to have sexual relations and romantic relationships with generative artificial intelligence, the implications are already catching up to those of existing pornography standards for men and women.
Abby’s Angle: Myles Garrett doesn’t deserve sympathy
By Abby Shriver | Oct. 31Myles Garrett’s disappointment with the Cleveland Browns’ losing season feels unfair because he wasted a chance at a championship in favor of a massive contract after re-signing with the Browns in March. Fans shouldn’t sympathize with him after he chose money over winning.
Natalie’s Notes: Dad’s weekend needs events for grieving students
By Natalie Saddler | Oct. 31Ohio University has filled Dad’s Weekend with many events for students and families to enjoy; however, there are no events that include students with deceased loved ones sponsored by OU.
Schmidt Happens: Social media is normalizing fast fashion
By Grace Schmidt | Oct. 31Social media has become a large promoter for the fast-fashion industry, and it's time to switch the narrative.
Izzie's Scope of Hope: Halloween rooted in religious traditions, histories
By Izzie Jones | Oct. 30Halloween isn’t a day for Christians to hide away, but an opportunity to be a light.
Kickin’ with Kyra: Romance is on the decline
By Kyra Dapore | Oct. 30With new technology and casual mindsets, romance is faltering, and it takes more effort to create a true connection.
Chase on the Case: Government shutdowns hit home
By Chase Borland | Oct. 30A nearly month-long government shutdown is going to cause families to go hungry and workers to go without pay. The government has seen no end in sight in a game of political chess.
Adam's Anecdote: Leave it to Leavitt for media mishandling
By Adam Gerber | Oct. 29Karoline Leavitt has had various negative encounters with the press. She has called people “terrorists” and “violent criminals” simply for being in the opposite political party from her. Understanding this rhetoric she has used for these encounters is essential in grasping the structure of the Trump administration.
BedPost: Men need to learn how to have sex
By BedPost Staff Writer | Oct. 29Men need to learn how to please their partners in the bedroom, I’m tired of spelling it out.
Daphne’s Dispatch: Analyze local election candidates in Athens
By Daphne Graeter | Oct. 28From policies and budgets to education and public safety, the people whose names are on the upcoming Nov. 4 general election ballot have been deeply involved in the city of Athens’ business.
Letter from the Editor: Don’t lose hope in democracy
By Jackson McCoy | Oct. 28American democracy may be broken, but democracy as a practice remains the best system for the betterment of all people.
Oh Well: There’s a right time to say ‘I love you’
By Cassidy McClurg | Oct. 28Saying “I love you” can be hard, but here is a guide that may help you express it when you are thinking of doing so.
