Heidi's Hot Takes: OU, KSU offer different scenes for students
By Heidi Bartolone | Nov. 11Ohio University and Kent State University differ in nightlife but share similar values within the student body.
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Emily's Evidence: Mac Miller's 'ROS' exposes beauty of 'almosts'
By Emily Stokes | Nov. 10Mac Miller teaches us about the beauty of “almosts” and putting oneself out there through song.
Abby’s Angle: Website Rate My Professors isn’t reliable
By Abby Shriver | Nov. 7Many students use Rate My Professors to learn about professors and their teaching styles when selecting classes. However, there are many issues with the site, such as biases and outdated reviews, which make it a poor foundation for choosing classes.
Kickin’ with Kyra: LGBTQIA+ representation in film is vital
By Kyra Dapore | Nov. 7Representation in film is important in giving an accurate portrayal of the real world and allowing people to be seen. Connecting with a story is extremely powerful.
Break of Dawn: Kids can't be kids, childhood is demonized
By Dawnelle Blake | Nov. 6Our youngest generations are ridiculed for “growing up too fast,” but with the internet at their fingertips, social pressure and open disdain for childhood have convinced them that being a kid sucks.
Off the Deep End: Stop gambling on everything
By Nicholas Kobe | Nov. 6As sports betting has continued to rise in popularity, websites are developing, allowing for gambling on all world events, which is a serious moral issue.
Chase on the Case: When women artists fight, the industry wins
By Chase Borland | Nov. 6Giving into celebrity drama, that may or may not exist, is giving into exactly what the music industry wants. Listening to music should come without the need for a “catfight.”
Alaina's Orbit: The world needs a new Britney Spears
By Alaina Sayre | Nov. 5The world is looking for a new Britney Spears, and there are many good candidates. After reviewing the top contenders, here’s who I think could make the cut.
Oh Well: Feminist discourse is changing the dating climate
By Cassidy McClurg | Nov. 5After British Vogue’s article “Is having a boyfriend embarrassing now?” sparked discussions online, there seems to be more discourse between single and coupled women about the benefits, or nonbenefits, of being in a relationship with a man. Bringing feminism and female empowerment into the discourse, there is a shift in the dating climate.
Break of Dawn: Black journalism is in turmoil, demoralizing
By Dawnelle Blake | Nov. 4The state of Black journalism reflects the volatility of journalism in general, but also highlights the disregard for Black journalists and their stories, which can be demoralizing for those seeking comfort in the field.
Izzie’s Scope of Hope: Freedom Nights create lasting impact
By Izzie Jones | Nov. 4Freedom Nights seek to unite Christians with worship and propel them to live a life of faith.
Emily’s Evidence: Election administration isn’t political
By Emily Stokes | Nov. 4While county boards of elections in Ohio are structured to be bipartisan, the administration of elections is not political.
Honestly, Hadley: Balancing work, college is nearly impossible
By Hadley Lynch | Nov. 4Many college students work during college to afford their bills, but balancing work and academics often leads to stress and burnout. With rising costs, students can barely afford not to work.
Live Laugh Lily: Purity culture is on the rise
By Lily Miller | Nov. 4Purity culture is becoming a more prevalent mindset among Gen Z. Conservatism is on the rise, and Halloween has become the movement's main focus, with many conversations being centered around women's Halloween costumes. These conversations are quickly turning into shaming people for owning their sexuality.
Heidi’s Hot Takes: Athens residents deserve more diverse retail
By Heidi Bartolone | Nov. 4Athens city planners should prioritize what residents want and recruit diverse high-quality retail options that cater to the Ohio University community.
Blabby Abby: AI setting worse standard than pornography
By Abby Jenkins | Nov. 4As people begin to have sexual relations and romantic relationships with generative artificial intelligence, the implications are already catching up to those of existing pornography standards for men and women.
Abby’s Angle: Myles Garrett doesn’t deserve sympathy
By Abby Shriver | Oct. 31Myles Garrett’s disappointment with the Cleveland Browns’ losing season feels unfair because he wasted a chance at a championship in favor of a massive contract after re-signing with the Browns in March. Fans shouldn’t sympathize with him after he chose money over winning.
Natalie’s Notes: Dad’s weekend needs events for grieving students
By Natalie Saddler | Oct. 31Ohio University has filled Dad’s Weekend with many events for students and families to enjoy; however, there are no events that include students with deceased loved ones sponsored by OU.
Schmidt Happens: Social media is normalizing fast fashion
By Grace Schmidt | Oct. 31Social media has become a large promoter for the fast-fashion industry, and it's time to switch the narrative.
Izzie's Scope of Hope: Halloween rooted in religious traditions, histories
By Izzie Jones | Oct. 30Halloween isn’t a day for Christians to hide away, but an opportunity to be a light.
