It has become incredibly easy to feel disconnected from the issues that are really impacting our communities. Online spaces that isolate users from opposing views are preventing us from diversifying our political knowledge. Reading local news enables us to gain a deeper understanding of our political candidates and how they can directly benefit our local communities.
Although it may seem mute to vote in a midterm cycle, voting now can shape the future of the government and the outcome of 2028.
Bird Ice Arena has been around for 68 years, and wasn’t originally supposed to be an ice arena. Although the building is well-loved and appreciated by the campus and community, it isn’t one of the NCAA facilities on campus; it’s time to build a new arena.
Some people love winter while others hate it. For me, I love and hate it. I say I have a love-hate relationship with the season because it has both good and bad parts.
We owe it to those who fought for our right to vote and our democracy to remain politically informed. But we also owe it to humanity to have empathy for one another, to care about what happens to one another and to fight for what we think is right.
Sports betting has become widely popularized and accessible since its legalization in 2018, with 30% of Americans admitting to sports betting in the last year. The industry itself generates massive revenue, but athletes, bettors and loved ones of bettors are negatively impacted, burdened by addiction, mental health issues and financial strain.
What began as a minor procedure change on Jan. 12 became a major controversy by Jan. 20, filling the council chamber to capacity. Alan Swank proposed adding the Pledge of Allegiance to the agenda, but other Athens council members opposed it for personal and historical reasons. The debate has become louder than the council’s actual work, even though the pledge doesn’t affect how decisions are made.
With the Netflix announcement that it will be adding more podcasts to the platform, it only further shows how popular podcasts have become. Podcasts allow for listeners and viewers to hear stories, gain advice or simply listen to people they admire.
Pop stars can rise quickly from nobodies to A-listers. Regardless of whether someone is new on the scene or has only been relevant for a few years, pop success often comes with unseen work over many years.
In gaming communities, sexuality is huge. From fantasizing about characters to niche interests, here are some kinks gamers love.
The J Bar has the potential to be more than just an athlete and Greek life hub with outrageous prices; it needs a rebrand in 2026.
Since the murders of various ICE brutality victims, politicians are looking to quell the backlash with the same non-solutions from the 2020 police brutality protests.
There are many reasons to stay single, especially in college. Being single and independent can save you from a multitude of issues, and there is nothing wrong with choosing to be single.
Housing in college, especially at Ohio University, is hard to come by; this is why so many people apply to be a resident advisor. The coveted role is one of the most underappreciated and overworked jobs a student can have on campus.
More people are sharing engagements online, along with content creators showing conservative values around household dynamics. These social media posts can influence more people to desire marriage.
The Golden Globes were definitely off this year.
Caffeine is increasingly added to unnecessary products and marketed to kids, risking health for profit. Consumers should push back by choosing transparency over trendy, hidden caffeination.
This upcoming 2026 NBA draft is one of the more loaded classes we have seen in a handful of years, with a top three that nobody can deny. I see Darryn Peterson as the #1 prospect this year, and after the big 3 of him, AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer, the 4th spot and onward are all very debatable.
Traveling can open a new world to self-discovery as well as open our eyes to more of what is around us. There are many resources to research when considering travel as school begins to reach its final chapters.
Social media fitness culture can be very damaging, especially for women. Unqualified fitness influencers often give harmful advice that promotes disordered eating and unrealistic expectations rather than healthy and sustainable habits.
Solutions by The State News