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.
COLUMNS
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.
Unapologetically Abby: Safety culture protects the working class
By Abby Waechter | Sep. 29A strong safety culture is essential for protecting working-class Americans and consumers alike.
Unapologetically Abby: Climate change policy protects the future
By Abby Waechter | Sep. 29Climate change policy must be a top priority for Appalachian voters this November.
Unapologetically Abby: Print journalism fosters experiential learning
By Abby Waechter | Sep. 29By halting the print newspaper, IU’s Media School is compromising the editorial independence of the Indiana Daily Student.
Unapologetically Abby: The Electoral College fails to reflect democracy
By Abby Waechter | Sep. 29The Electoral College gives some states more influence than others.
Unapologetically Abby: Tackling a “granola” staple
By Abby Waechter | Sep. 29No company is perfect, but Patagonia certainly tries.
Unapologetically Abby: Trump’s cabinet overprioritizes loyalty
By Abby Waechter | Sep. 29Prioritizing loyalty over expertise could lead to a cabinet that lacks the diverse perspectives needed to address the country’s challenges.
Unapologetically Abby: Media literacy education matters
By Abby Waechter | Sep. 29Media literacy empowers people to navigate today’s flood of information and make informed decisions.
Unapologetically Abby: Creators can thrive without TikTok
By Abby Waechter | Sep. 29TikTok creators can thrive beyond the ban as other platforms offer new opportunities.
Unapologetically Abby: Trump damaging climate progress
By Abby Waechter | Sep. 29Trump’s withdrawal of the U.S.from the Paris Climate Agreement again undermines global climate progress.
Unapologetically Abby: Eliminating USAID pulls U.S. further from global community
By Abby Waechter | Sep. 29Elon Musk’s and the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate USAID– less than 1% of the federal budget– proves the U.S. is turning their backs on meaningful programs.
Unapologetically Abby: Pride doesn’t need permission
By Abby Waechter | Sep. 29Pride isn’t just a celebration, it’s a bold stand against erasure, growing louder despite attempts to silence it.
