Emily’s Evidence: First Amendment no longer protects free speech
By Emily Stokes | Oct. 7The right to free speech is something U.S. citizens have access to, but as of late, it has morphed into the fear of speaking up.
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Sassy Cassie: The McLaren team will be its own downfall
By Cassie Dye | Oct. 7On Sunday, McLaren had clinched the 2025 constructors' championship. With six races left in the season, the driver's championship is still up for grabs between the McLaren drivers. However, McLaren's own rules may be the cause of its downfall.
Letter from the Editor: Gen Z doesn’t know how to talk about sex
By Jackson McCoy | Oct. 7An entire generation of future leaders, artists and businesspeople seems to have forgotten the importance of talking about things they don’t understand.
Jack of All Takes: Imposter Syndrome causes silent struggles
By Jack Muldowney | Oct. 7Imposter syndrome can strike anybody: students, athletes, parents, friends, significant others and employees alike. From incredibly accomplished and highly respected figures to those earning the small daily wins to improve themselves, the effects of imposter syndrome are demoralizing and borderline uncontrollable. I myself have dealt with imposter syndrome in several aspects of my life, but I always remind myself that it is a mental game and that so many are fighting the same battle.
Heidi's Hot Takes: Billionaires shaping politics, students' futures
By Heidi Bartolone | Oct. 7Billionaires act as landlords of democracy, having an influence on politics that directly impacts college students. Billionaires' actions affect major areas of student life, including policies on tuition and student debt, post-graduation career opportunities and even the media they consume.
Aiden's Add On: Weather reporting cheats Appalachia
By Aiden Ryan | Oct. 7The U.S. government shutdown and recent cuts are impacting critical digital tools that many residents in the Appalachia region rely on for news and information about dangerous weather events.
Emily's Evidence: Shutdown highlights erosion of political ethics
By Emily Stokes | Oct. 6America’s most recent government shutdown highlights increasing political tension and is discouraging to voters.
BedPost: Rough sex is better
By BedPost staff writer | Oct. 3Although vanilla play is nice every once in a while, nothing beats some playful aggression in the bedroom.
Schmidt Happens: Social media is ruining movies
By Grace Schmidt | Oct. 3Social media has allowed anyone to become a self-employed paparazzo. Celebrities are constantly making eye contact with camera lenses every day, and movies being shot publicly, which are highly anticipated, are filmed on a pedestrian's phone.
BedPost: Trojan is a terrible condom brand name
By BedPost Staff Writer | Oct. 2One of the most popular condom brands in the world has a problem. Not in its protection, but in its historical accuracy, as the name Trojan seems to fly in the face of everything a condom is supposed to do.
Amelia’s Case Files: Trey Reed’s death should be questioned
By Amelia Henson | Oct. 2No matter the circumstances, any suspicious death of a Black man, specifically when their body is found in such an unusual place, should be questioned.
Stellar Takes: Korean War's equine hero teaches bravery
By Jack Solon | Oct. 1Staff Sergeant Reckless’s story calls on us to reexamine the costs of war and cherish our nonhuman companions.
Luke’s Lowdown: Paramount-Warner Bros. merger bad for media
By Luke Viviano | Oct. 1A Paramount and Warner Bros. merger would put a dangerous amount of media power in the hands of a company that has repeatedly capitulated to the demands of the Trump Administration.
Real Talk with Rylee: Brick City Deli's wait time is worth it
By Rylee Drees | Sep. 30If you are a fan of fresh, delicious food, you can buy with a meal swipe, be prepared to wait at least forty-five minutes to receive your order at Brick City Deli.
Jack of All Takes: ESPN's NBA top 100 strikes again
By Jack Muldowney | Sep. 30Year after year, ESPN never fails to release a mind-boggling top 100 players list just before the NBA season kicks off. ESPN clearly has not listened to the hate from previous years’ lists, and the latest installment proves one of two things: ESPN has either mastered rage-bait or needs new NBA analysts immediately.
Unapologetically Abby: Breast Cancer Awareness Month means more than pink
By Abby Waechter | Sep. 30One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Awareness alone isn’t enough; in Southeast Ohio, survival often depends on the strength of the community. From the Pink Ribbon Fund to Break for Breakfast to the neighbors who show up unasked, it is support, not slogans, that saves lives.
Heidi’s Hot Takes: Your TikTok feed is not your therapist
By Heidi Bartolone | Sep. 30TikTok has turned mental health into a trending topic. With billions of views on hashtags like ADHD and Tourette's. Oversimplified checklists and DIY diagnoses blur the line between everyday struggles and real conditions, creating more harm than help.
Debriefing: Kamala Harris' MSNBC interview is shameful
By Logan Adams | Sep. 30The former vice president and 2024 runner-up gave a lackluster “endorsement” of New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.
On Meg's Mind: Stop overlooking women in sports
By Meagan Larick | Sep. 30Women are becoming a more prominent force every year in sports reporting. It is time we start accepting that the girls are here and are not going anywhere. Let's include the ladies in the sports talk at the table.
Unapologetically Abby: Include Puerto Ricans this Hispanic Heritage Month
By Abby Waechter | Sep. 29Puerto Ricans should not be forgotten this Hispanic Heritage Month.
