Clara’s Commentary: Destigmatize OCD
By Clara Leder | May 28, 2024The mental health disorder is entirely misunderstood and misused in daily life.
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Taylor’s Table Talk: Fresh Start policies remove academic barriers
By Taylor Orcutt | May 28, 2024On May 6, OU Faculty Senate discussed adopting an Academic Fresh Start policy, allowing past students to re-enroll without the burden of a poor academic record. If adopted, this policy may give past and underrepresented students a new chance at pursuing higher education.
Chase on the Case: How to have a good first year
By Chase Borland | May 23, 2024One’s freshman year of college can be stressful and intimidating. Having a little advice from people who went through it can be helpful. The best advice I can give is to join a few organizations.
Haylee’s Hub: How to choose the right major
By Haylee Leasure | May 23, 2024One of the more difficult aspects of entering college is choosing a major. Ohio University has more than 250 options to choose from, making the decision weigh heavily on many students. Here are some tips for ensuring you choose the right major.
Girl, Uninterrupted: How to perfect college transition
By Mackenzie Shuman | May 23, 2024After a great freshman year at OU, I still have some regrets incoming freshmen can hopefully learn from.
Politics and Pop Culture: Utilize campus mental health resources
By Brianna Tassiello | May 23, 2024Prioritizing one’s mental health is instrumental in having a positive college experience.
Blabby Abby: Navigating ‘party schools’ as an introvert
By Abby Jenkins | May 23, 2024Ohio University has a reputation for being a party school, which naturally, as an introvert coming to college, brought forth some nervous emotions. For any incoming freshmen who may feel the same, here is “The Introvert’s Guide to a Party School.”
Daphne’s Dispatch: Join student organizations based on your major
By Daphne Graeter | May 23, 2024By getting involved in organizations that correlate to and complement your major, you will gain expertise and experience not taught in a major-based course.
Blabby Abby: Harrison Butker’s speech degrades women further
By Abby Jenkins | May 18, 2024A commencement speech given by Harrison Butker, the Kansas City Chiefs kicker, continues to encourage blatant misogyny as he tells newly graduating women their lives start as “homemakers.”
Rooks Reflects: The complexities of friendships while studying abroad
By Sophia Rooksberry | May 16, 2024The balance between maintaining friendships at home and making new international friends can be challenging.
Taylor’s Table Talk: Local dining, infrastructure pressured by chain expansion
By Taylor Orcutt | May 15, 2024The new Chipotle-Starbucks location may shine a light on underlying infrastructural issues on East State Street, creating new problems for locals while attempting to resolve uptown issues.
Clara’s Commentary: Carrie Bradshaw should consider seeing a therapist
By Clara Leder | May 15, 2024The notorious “Sex and the City” character is the queen of fashion and writing. But could she benefit from a therapy appointment along the way?
Dishin’ it with Disha: A goodbye letter to my freshman dorm
By Disha Hoque | May 13, 2024It’s often difficult to leave good experiences, but remembering that things often only get better helps feelings of anxiety or stress.
Emma Speaks: “Challengers” is giving tennis a revival
By Emma Erion | May 5, 2024“Challengers,” a movie centered around tennis and throuples, is certainly good for the sport overall.
Unapologetically Abby: Student Senate needs to change
By Abby Waechter | Apr. 26, 2024The removal of former Student Senate President-elect Reagan Farmer exposed a myriad of pitfalls in the organization.
Rooks Reflects: American university system enforces accountability
By Sophia Rooksberry | Apr. 25, 2024German and American colleges both have pros and cons, but one encourages a more effective education than the other.
Campbell’s Corner: Just around the corner
By Hannah Campbell | Apr. 25, 2024As my senior year finally comes to an end, I stand still as the pain of leaving sets in.
Claireification: We’re not actually cousins
By Claire Schiopota and Ryan Maxin | Apr. 25, 2024The story of how Ryan Maxin and Claire Schiopota tricked their friends into thinking they are related.
Farewell, Athens: It’s time to say goodbye
By William Troyer | Apr. 25, 2024I love you, I’ll miss you and most importantly, I’ll think about you.
Katie’s Crayonbox: Saying goodbye to green and white
By Katie Millard | Apr. 24, 2024After starting college during COVID-19, I am now left simply grateful.
