Soph’s Soapbox: Celebrities should advocate for local elections
By Sophia Anness | Oct. 28In 2024, celebrities and influencers came together to encourage people to vote in local elections. However, the upcoming election has not been promoted.
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Heidi’s Hot Takes: Local elections deserve student votes
By Heidi Bartolone | Oct. 27Local elections decide rent prices, transit routes and campus safety issues that shape daily student life. When students skip the polls, others determine their future for them.
Layla’s Lens: Halloween guest registration rips off residents
By Layla Vinson | Oct. 24Ohio University takes pride in its affordability but may not practice what it preaches when it comes to its notorious Halloween celebration. Requiring students in residence halls to pay a mandatory $50 fee for guests raises questions about the integrity and effectiveness of the monetary requirement.
David's Thoughts: History isn't a series of 'great men'
By David Asamoah | Oct. 24As we consume historical media such as biopics and engage with history, we must engage with these things at a critical level to not romanticize or glorify history. Even though there is a divide between historical figures and us, we can learn to understand history in a more educational and less harmful way, and understand that history is more than the accomplishments of a few great men.
Adam's Anecdote: Politics are heating up and boiling over
By Adam Gerber | Oct. 24The U.S. is famously known for the intersecting ideas and culture promoted by our diverse society. However, we have slowly seen an increase in religion residing in democracy. Understanding what it means to reside in an authoritarian nation is necessary in order to stray away from this possible future.
Jack of All Takes: OKC will be dethroned this NBA season
By Jack Muldowney | Oct. 23Talent in the National Basketball Association is at an all-time high, and I think surprises will come from all angles in the 2025-26 season. The Oklahoma City Thunder could repeat as champions, but do not count out the Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets or Cleveland Cavaliers.
Kickin’ with Kyra: Don’t comment on others’ eating habits
By Kyra Dapore | Oct. 23Food and people’s relationship with it, is a personal experience. Judging someone's habits may be insensitive to their personal experience with food, which you may not be aware of.
Abby’s Angle: The NFL must protect players from themselves
By Abby Shriver | Oct. 23The NFL has allowed Guardian Caps to be worn during games to reduce concussions. Yet the majority of players refuse to wear them, prioritizing appearance over safety. With the long-term effects of head injuries as prevalent as ever, the NFL must step in and make Guardian Caps mandatory to protect athletes from their own vanity.
The Pest: Commit to Halloween this year or else
By The Pest staff writer | Oct. 23Despite the hype it gets, Athens Halloween lacks the festive spark the holiday deserves, as college students seem more concerned with blending in, rather than fully expressing themselves.
Honestly, Hadley: Social media increases hostility between political parties
By Hadley Lynch | Oct. 22Social media has evolved more over time, and politics are becoming more heavily debated on such platforms. As a result, this causes division and strain on real-world relationships.
Sassy Cassie: The NHL should be embarrassed
By Cassie Dye | Oct. 22The NHL has been around for 108 years. It’s one of the oldest organizations in North American sports, yet it lacks policy and accountability for domestic and sexual violence. It should be embarrassed.
Letter from the Editor: IDS highlights need for press freedom, student media solidarity
By Sophia Rooksberry | Oct. 22After the Indiana Daily Student was prohibited from publishing a print edition last week, Purdue University’s student newspaper stepped up to defend against university censorship.
Fool's Gold: Lowercase texting divides students
By Logan Bauer | Oct. 21Lowercase-only typing is a common occurrence when messaging college-age folk, but why it is such a controversial topic is unclear, especially given that typing this way is not the standard.
BedPost: Being a virgin can still be fun
By BedPost Staff Writer | Oct. 21Being a virgin should never hold you back from experiencing sexual pleasure. Deciding to have sex is a decision that can be made when the time comes, but there is no reason to rush into a sexual relationship, especially when you can have one with yourself.
Undeniably Abby: When media glamorizes theft, culture pays the price
By Abby Waechter | Oct. 21The Louvre’s recent jewel heist isn’t just a sensational crime; it’s a cultural loss. More than gold and gemstones were stolen; centuries of history, stories and human connection vanished in less than seven minutes. Reporting should honor what’s lost, not glamorize the thieves.
Oh Well: You’ll match with someone on Halloween
By Cassidy McClurg | Oct. 21This Halloween weekend, and perhaps every Halloween weekend, people will wear the same costumes.
Enlightening with Laynee: Trump ceasefire motivated by glory, not peace
By Laynee Eslich | Oct. 21President Donald Trump has been pushing for peace after sustaining military aid for Israel earlier in his term. These actions are done to establish praise rather than garner general welfare.
Heidi’s Hot Takes: Pentagon journalists prefer integrity over access
By Heidi Bartolone | Oct. 20Nearly 50 Pentagon reporters walked out on Oct. 15, due to a new Defense Department policy restricting journalists' ability to gather and share unauthorized information. The policy, framed as a national security measure, brings concerns about press freedom and public accountability.
Layla’s Lens: Fight for your beliefs even if it's inconvenient
By Layla Vinson | Oct. 17With Ohio University’s Homecoming on this weekend's horizon, many Bobcats may be too distracted to attend the second “No Kings” protest despite adamantly supporting the cause. But by pushing past this inconvenience, change is made possible.
Alaina's Orbit: Propaganda is causing political polarization
By Alaina Sayre | Oct. 16The United States has always used propaganda to achieve its goals. Some of these goals have been better for the country than others. The Trump administration has used propaganda to further political polarization in the country and to villainize its political opponents.
