Daphne’s Dispatch: Cities need ice rinks
By Daphne Graeter | Feb. 11In recent years, ice rinks all over the Midwest have been shut down due to the enormous amount of money needed to make mandatory repairs.
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BedPost: Sex education overly stigmatized
By BedPost staff writer | Feb. 11Sex education is different from state to state, but the differences in the education changes views of sex. The way society views and talks about sex needs to change.
Blabby Abby: Cleveland Cavaliers enter new golden age
By Abby Jenkins | Feb. 11The Cleveland Cavaliers are the best they’ve been since LeBron James’ return in 2016. With the momentum they possess, they can win another championship.
Clara’s Commentary: Dallas Mavericks made trade mistake
By Clara Leder | Feb. 11The Mavericks traded Luka Doncic in a three-team trade that left fans shocked and outraged.
From the Editor’s Desk: Basketball inspires togetherness, community
By Robert Keegan III and Logan Adams | Feb. 11Sports give every community a reason to come together and rally around one common ground.
Emma Speaks: Jimmy Butler’s behavior should not be rewarded
By Emma Erion | Feb. 10Jimmy Butler isn’t the first player to act out around the trade deadline and not be punished, but he should be the last.
Lately with Layne: Trump’s executive orders harm CDC
By Layne Rey | Feb. 7Under Trump’s executive orders, an ominous yellow banner lines the top of the homepage reading, “CDC’s website is being modified to comply with President Trump’s Executive Orders.”
Kickin’ with Kyra: There is hypocrisy behind sexualization of women
By Kyra Dapore | Feb. 7The sexualization of women is an issue that runs deep into society.
Jen’s Journal: Beat imposter syndrome through positive self-talk
By Jenell Taylor | Feb. 7Utilising positive self-talk to own our success releases us from imposter syndrome’s grip.
Sports Watch: Super Bowl LIX predictions: what to watch
By Jasper Greuel | Feb. 5The Kansas City Chiefs are trying to make their mark on NFL history. The Philadelphia Eagles are trying to get revenge for their Super Bowl loss from years prior. From Saquon Barkley trying to get his first championship to the Chiefs trying to win three titles in a row, here is everything to know going into one of the most important days in NFL history.
Sassy Cassie: Trump's first two weeks do more harm than good
By Cassie Dye | Feb. 4Trump's first two weeks in office have not benefited anyone in America.
Lately with Layne: Mel Robbins offers life-changing, empowering advice
By Layne Rey | Feb. 4Unlike vague and unrealistic influencers, Robbins offers practical advice that addresses the complexities of experiences students and young adults face everyday.
Lately with Layne: Acosta, Todd departures represent Trump’s harm to journalism
By Layne Rey | Feb. 4Seasoned journalists Jim Acosta and Chuck Todd recently announced their departures from their respective mainstream news stations, highlighting the political divide Trump fosters in journalism and the press.
Sassy Cassie: DEI is vital in higher education
By Cassie Dye | Feb. 4Senate Bill 1 bans DEI at a college level, setting back higher education.
Rooks Reflects: Groundhog Day is an underrated holiday
By Sophia Rooksberry | Feb. 4The absurdity and whimsy of the holiday make it a day to look forward to.
Lately with Layne: Trump responds distastefully to DC plane collision
By Layne Rey | Jan. 31Although his second presidency is young, Trump handled the briefing of a tragedy with his usual distaste, formulating the accident into a political game and leaning on his hatred of DEI initiatives across the U.S.
Kickin’ with Kyra: Make Valentine’s Day special
By Kyra Dapore | Jan. 31Valentine’s Day gift ideas and celebrations can be creative and fun.
Behind the Lens: Do not praise Trump for TikTok's return
By Ethan Herx | Jan. 31Throughout the last year of his first term, President Trump called for a ban on the social media giant. Now, he is getting credit for supporting it.
Daphne’s Dispatch: Construction in Athens disrupts town and lives
By Daphne Graeter | Jan. 30Construction is mandatory to restore roads, walkways or buildings but passersby may feel the construction obstructs living comfortably in an already smaller town such as Athens. There should be a change implemented in the way construction is handled and managed.
Aiden’s Add-On: West Coast population explosion demands climate conscience
By Aiden Ryan | Jan. 30The American West Coast has seen an explosion in its population over recent decades. While viable economic opportunities exist, city planners cannot disregard the natural landscapes that often entice new transplants.
