COLUMNS
Beyond the Books: Secret to avoiding stress: Lighten up, know your limits
Apr. 7, 2014I still laugh when the cartoon characters clumsily fall or humorously hit each other upside the head — and I consider it one of my most valuable traits when I start to feel overwhelmed with my life.
Sports Column: SportsCenter needs to stop calling its speculation "news"
Apr. 5, 2014SportsCenter’s ability to have constant, reliable coverage of all levels of sports has allowed it to achieve great success and become arguably the best sports television program.
College Matt-ers: Senate tickets need to educate themselves on guaranteed tuition
Apr. 5, 2014On April 8, 2013, I co-wrote a letter to The Post arguing that guaranteed tuition was a “false solution to student debt.” Nearly a year later, Student Senate still refuses to take a stance and few understand the model.
From the editor's desk: Simple solutions can chip away at big problems
Apr. 3, 2014Shalom, dudes and dudettes.
Party Lines: Celebrities show support for Affordable Care Act as applicant deadline passes
Apr. 2, 2014(Note: This column did not appear in the April 3rd issue of The Post.)
Everyday Wellness: Breakfast adage holds true, especially for students
Mar. 31, 2014Shocking… Disturbing… Appalling… No, these words are not written in reference to your past weekend escapades at Palmer Fest. Instead, they are sentiments that cross my mind when someone says he or she regularly skips breakfast. I mean, really! If a lack of morning nutrients accurately describes how you start the day, please spend the next several minutes hearing me out.
Gamer Girl: Disney purchase could mean big changes for online entertainment
Mar. 30, 2014If you’ve been tuning in to any tech or business news in the past week, you’ve probably heard that Maker Studios — a producer of online content — was purchased by The Walt Disney Company for a whopping $500 million.
From the Sports Desk: Imagine an epic, LeBron-led 'Space Jam' sequel
Mar. 30, 2014It’s Monstars vs. Toon Squad, the single-greatest rivalry in all of fictional basketball. Michael Jordan has the ball at midcourt off a dish from Bill Murray. Jordan dribbles, takes two steps and launches off Zilch’s head toward the basket. He can’t dunk from half court, right? Wrong. Jordan’s arm extends magically to the length of the basket and dunks the ball. Shot made, Toon Squad wins.
College Matt-ers: Student Senate party platforms need some work
Mar. 29, 2014A party platform is essential for any serious Student Senate campaign trying to articulate its message to the student body, but on the whole this year’s platforms are… underwhelming.
From the Local Desk: Read the fest quotes that didn't make the cut
Mar. 29, 2014There’s a plethora of events that might put a little perspective on a journalist’s career. War coverage, perhaps. Presidential elections, supreme court cases and controversy: a writer’s bread and butter.
Beauty and the Bobcat: Quit complaining about the Kimye 'Vogue' cover
Mar. 27, 2014Today I’m putting makeup aside to tackle a very important and serious issue that has recently turned the fashion world upside down: Kimye’s Vogue cover. Vogue released its April issue on March 21 featuring soon-to-be-wed Kanye West and Kim Kardashian in an adorable pose on the front cover, and ever since, the Internet has been abuzz with (mostly negative) opinions about it.
Between The Lines: 'Black' anonymous accounts spur debate, which is a good thing
Mar. 26, 2014You have to hand it to the Ohio University student body. We sure can have some interesting and, I think, revelatory discussions about our community here in Athens.
Everyday Wellness: Small steps are key in reaching health goals
Mar. 24, 2014Did you make a new year’s resolution to lose weight? How’s that going? It’s March and time to weigh in.
Beyond the Books: Power of perseverance pays off (eventually)
Mar. 24, 2014I can’t tell you how many times I’ve wanted to temporarily leave my life in search of a serene stillness that the life of a full-time college student simply doesn’t know — or at most, only faintly recalls in dreams of Neverland.
