columns

The Pest: Addressing the middle school infestation of Alden

By The Pest staff writer | Apr. 21

Middle schoolers have terrorized Alden Library for years, but are the underlying social and infrastructure issues the real culprit?

Maggie’s Manifesto: Writing my verse

By Maggie Amacher | Apr. 21

Maggie Amacher, campus and local news editor, reflects on the verse she wrote throughout her time in college, inspired by “Dead Poets Society.”

BudPost: Spark it up, terms and conditions apply

By BudPost Staff Writer | Apr. 20

As 4/20 becomes a major sales day for Ohio dispensaries, the state’s legal cannabis market continues to grow following the passage of Issue 2. At the same time, Senate Bill 56 is reshaping the industry by restricting certain products to licensed retailers and forcing smaller hemp businesses out of the market.

Sincerely, Sofia: Life moves pretty fast

By Sofía Osio | Apr. 20

Sofia’s senior farewell column reflects on her four years at Ohio University through the lens of the 1986 film “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.”

Emphatically Emma: Cue the outro

By Emma Snyder-Lovera | Apr. 20

Emma Snyder-Lovera, assistant Human Interest editor, reflects on her time at OU and the friendships she made along the way.

Maia's Mumblings: Looking forward to a future for Athens, me

By Maia LeClair | Apr. 17

Whether it's Athens, Ohio University or the whole of Appalachia, the roots of a place impact a person, and I am looking to the future not only for myself, but also for this place I’ve lived in for the past four years.

David's Thoughts: We need diverse recognition in the entertainment industry

By David Asamoah | Apr. 17

Despite recent victories in the industry when it comes to award committees recognizing people of color, it is important to acknowledge that there remains progress to be made when it comes to properly acknowledging Black creatives.

Love, Lilly: The 'college experience' is what you make it

By Lilly Marinski | Apr. 16

Lilly Marinski shares about her time in Athens, from OUSPJ, to The Post and all the people in between.

Blabby Abby: Don’t count print out

By Abby Jenkins | Apr. 16

A resurgence of print media is coming, cementing magazines and newspapers as a timeless source of media, trust and even decoration.

Suzie’s Q’s: Thank you for the music, OU

By Suzanne Piper | Apr. 16

Suzanne Piper, regional and national news editor, says goodbye to Ohio University, her home away from home.

Au Revoir, Anna: Leaving with more than a degree

By Anna Hanes | Apr. 15

Reflecting on the experiences, opportunities and growth gained through the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism’s Master of Science in Journalism program.

Jack of All Takes: 2026 NBA playoffs will bring unparalleled entertainment

By Jack Muldowney | Apr. 15

After what has been one of the most entertaining NBA seasons in recent years, the upcoming 2026 playoffs are poised to be a generationally competitive and entertaining season.

Oh Well: Men on dating apps are predictable

By Cassidy McClurg | Apr. 14

Cuffing Season is over, leading men and women to flood dating apps and there are currently some predictable types of people in the dating pool.

Editorial: Artemis II reminds us we can do hard things

By The Post Editorial Board | Apr. 14

Global disasters like war and destruction consume our lives, cause us to worry about our homes, our country and our planet. Astronauts, like the four aboard the Orion, proved we are a loving, caring and incredible part of one big Earth.

Hannahs’ Hub: Till we meet again, Athens

By Jude Hannahs | Apr. 14

As the spring semester draws to a close, Ohio University senior Jude Hannahs describes his feelings and contemplates his time living in Athens.

Abby's Angle: Moral double standards persist in the NBA

By Abby Shriver | Apr. 14

While the NBA enforces strict rules on gambling and drug use, domestic violence is somehow a grey area where players face limited consequences. The league has a responsibility to take domestic violence allegations and convictions seriously and take real accountability.