'Bromances' let men show emotions
May 18, 2011A bromance, according to the Urban Dictionary, is an unusually close and non-sexual relationship shared between two straight men.
COLUMNS
Victory Lap: Rain doesn't dampen amazing music
May 18, 2011The Hockhocking Adena Bikeway transported my pedal-playmate Dandelion and I to the Nelsonville Music Festival — my first since its inception seven years ago. It was nice to have a pedal-partner again; sure beats the hell out of solo cycling.
Chaos Theories: Opposing views inhibit middle ground
May 17, 2011After attending the screening of The Ground Zero Mosque: The Second Wave of the 9/11 Attacks and Amer Ahmed’s lecture “Islam: Beyond the Myths, Breaking Down the Barriers” on Ohio University’s campus in the last few weeks, I feel I have received a thorough grounding in both sides of today’s heated debate about the legitimacy of Islamophobia.
A town called ATHENS: At end of the day, students have no say
May 16, 2011Unless you’ve been living under a rock or came to Athens yesterday, you know at least something about the Student Senate elections. We’ve all seen the signs, many have read about the candidates and some have attended the debates.
A Superfluous Man: Superintendent nixes play over 'n-word'
May 15, 2011Editor’s Note: The following column contains a racial slur that might offend some readers.
Victory Lap: Bike-hike winds up shared wistfulness
May 11, 2011(Visit ouvictorylap.tumblr.com to view pictures from the ride.)
Bent on Boys: Women must treasure their 'go-to's'
May 10, 2011When a girl like me is rejected by a boy, she often resorts to certain measures she will likely not admit to anyone, even herself.
A Town Called Athens: Athens area blooming with spring fun
May 9, 2011During Spring Quarter, it is easy to get cooped up indoors. School is hard and transportation away from campus isn’t always easy to come by. Wanting to spend the weekends on Court Street is somewhat understandable.
Chaos Theories: Walking barefoot brings out our youth
May 9, 2011We’ve all done a double-take these past couple days to wake up and see the sun shining not one, but two days in a row: a rare sight in Athens in the last month.
A Superfluous Man: College education isn't for everyone
May 8, 2011Peter Thiel is encouraging college students to drop out and actually do something societally productive.
Bent on Boys: Women search for storybook endings
May 4, 2011Note: This is part two of a two-part series on college stereotypes. Part one featuring male college stereotypes is available to read online at The Post’s website.
Victory Lap: Marietta trip resurrects wheat spirits
May 4, 2011(Pictures can be viewed at ouvictorylap.tumblr.com.)
Between the Lines: Rap fans neglect up-and-coming artists
May 4, 2011With the rise of music websites such as Datpiff and 2DopeBoyz, it is a lot easier for aspiring rappers to release their music to the public.
A Town Called Athens: Issue 1 will keep city schools healthy
May 2, 2011Athens voters have a choice today, and I’m not talking about the Athens City Council candidates. I am referring to Issue 1, which deals with the renewal of the Athens City Schools’ tax levy.
Chaos Theories: OU should stop use of conflict minerals
May 2, 2011For a moment, transport yourself to the eastern part of the Congo, specifically to Kivu. The area surrounding you is picturesque, filled with diverse people and rich in mineral resources.
A Superfluous Man: Vote 'yes' on not voting, it's better for us
May 1, 2011Last Tuesday, Ron Paul announced he has formed an exploratory committee to decide whether or not to run for president. Now I have a reason to sit through the painfully laborious Republican debates. The only event that rivals the levels of irrelevance and philosophical vacuity is, of course, the Democratic debates.
Bent on Boys: Most boys of a feather flock to get 'her'
Apr. 27, 2011Note: This is part one of a two-part series on college stereotypes. Next week’s column will feature female stereotypes.
Victory Lap: Pizza predator hunts down perfect slice
Apr. 27, 2011A shout-out to the good people at the Athens Bike Co-op for assisting me with their bicycle pedal-gogy, er, I mean, pedagogy and for swapping some parts (athensbikeco-op.blogspot.com).
