COLUMNS

Post Column: Female Fox News writer spews misogyny

Feb. 10, 2013

It’s been a good few months now since I reviewed an article by Fox News contributor, antifeminist critic and recently defrosted cavewoman Suzanne Venker entitled “The War On Men.” I was very happy with the way my response column turned out, and I’d like to think that I kept my criticisms fair and polite. One moment… my editor is sternly informing me that the phrase “cretinous, pustulant hell-beast” was deleted 47 times from my rough draft. I meant that in the best possible way, Joe!

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Post Column: Milk Stout's distinct flavor makes it a great way to end the night

Feb. 6, 2013

This week, this column is taking a darker turn. In the past two weeks we’ve gotten sweet on Razz Wheat and gotten knocked back by Hopslam. But maybe you don’t like fruit beers, or maybe you don’t like hop-heavy flavors. So today we’ll review a beer from the opposite end of the spectrum. It’s darker than Guinness and it tastes better, too. You might think Guinness is the king of dark beers, but it’s quickly dethroned once you’ve tasted this beer. Today we’re going to tell you all about Left Hand Brewing Co.’s Milk Stout.

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Post Column: Avoid meditation mistakes: Take a nap first

Feb. 6, 2013

I had it in my head that I was going to write this column on meditation to relieve stress.

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Post Column: Shifting Tides: Sibling relations dramatically change

Feb. 6, 2013

In the rush of life, it’s simple to forget how dynamic our relationships with our siblings are. Remember building forts together on Saturdays, or talking about topics like family issues and the anticipation of Christmas morning? Topics discussed between siblings weren’t typically the same ones you conversed about with friends during childhood adventures.

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Post Column: Bonds formed while fishing can last forever

Feb. 6, 2013

Excitement gets in the way of any feeling of tiredness after the short-lived sleep is interrupted by a sounding alarm, displaying a green, illuminated “5:30.”

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Between the Lines: In college, it's too easy to take parents for granted

Feb. 6, 2013

I don’t know about you all, but I think of my parents a lot. I think of them when I’m sitting in lectures or taking exams or even just eating a meal in the dining hall.

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Post Column: Online play friendlier than gamer expected

Feb. 5, 2013

This past weekend, I explored the wonderful online universe of Xbox Live for the first time.

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BedPost: To figure out if he's into you, talk it out

Feb. 4, 2013

I met this guy the other day. He and I have been hanging out every day. I have had my fair share of relationships like this, where we hang out, make out and sometimes do more. It all seems good for a few weeks/ months but eventually fizzles out, usually because they “don’t want to be serious.” How can I tell if he wants to be serious? I know it is too soon for either of us to be thinking about a relationship, but I like him a lot. What signs should I look for if I want to know if he is into me for more than just hook-ups?

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Post Column: Costs of college extend far beyond tuition

Feb. 4, 2013

I’m a cheapskate. I opt to scan the chapters out of my textbooks in the library, and I’m probably on a first-name basis with the employees at Dollar Tree.

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Post Column: Sunday was lonely for the football-illiterate

Feb. 4, 2013

Silence hung in the air like a thick cloud as I walked down the empty streets of Athens. Snow was falling gently around me, covering the city in a blanket of soft white. I cupped my hands around my mouth and cried out into the white void:

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Post Column: Helmet-to-helmet rule needs consistent fine

Feb. 4, 2013

The 2013 NFL football season came to a close earlier this week with coach John Harbaugh and the Ravens getting the win in Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans, La., beating little brother Jim Harbaugh and the 49ers and giving the Ravens their second Super Bowl in team history, the last of which came in 2000.

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Post Column: Recent flaws don't outweigh EU's strength

Feb. 4, 2013

Though the economic and political alliance of the European Union successfully created a single currency for most of its 27 member nations, that very union has recently proven to be divisive.

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In The News: Republican switch on immigration is for just one reason: winning

Feb. 2, 2013

The U.S. Senate is now trying to do the impossible: working together to actually accomplish something. A new immigration initiative was presented last week that would require cooperation from both the Democrats and Republicans.

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Tough Love: U.S. isn't world's worst overspender

Feb. 2, 2013

If there’s one thing history has taught us about the U.S. government, it’s that in times of economic depression, the government can propose and get away with absolutely anything.

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Editor's Note: Evacuation puts 'Post' staff in tight quarters

Jan. 30, 2013

Today’s paper was made in my kitchen.

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Between the Lines: Twitter kept students in loop better than OU

Jan. 30, 2013

Walking home from class, I received an Ohio University emergency text alert stating that an armed fugitive was somewhere around Station Street and Stocker Center. I quickly brushed it off — even though I live on West Green — and continued about my day … until I went on Twitter.

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Post Column: Fruity brew with bitter kick one of world's best

Jan. 30, 2013

Bell’s Hopslam is one of the most perfect things in existence. We love beer more than a lot of other things, but we love Hopslam even more. Hopslam’s seasonal arrival is like the Great Beer God coming to Earth, showering His (or Her) children with gloriously hoppy beer, and then going back to Heaven’s brewery.

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Post Column: Exploring different interests can help you find your direction

Jan. 30, 2013

We often build our own identity upon the current surroundings of our lives. Growing up, this is achieved through the influences of family, hometown friends, and the overall system of beliefs that comprises our hometown demographic. When we come to college, that system of beliefs is torn apart — quickly.

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Post Column: Female video-game designers, characters emerge in male-dominated field

Jan. 30, 2013

Even less common than girl gamers are girl game designers, but some women have managed to break through in a field often dominated by men.

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Post Column: Pro endorsements are bad for college fishing

Jan. 30, 2013

Many people don’t understand the nature of tournament bass fishing, so I will briefly catch everyone up to speed.