The Lo-Down: Dartmouth men’s basketball’s potential unionization good for NCAA
By Logan Adams | Feb. 12, 2024In the era of player empowerment, one of the biggest steps is getting ready to be taken: unionization.
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Animation with Alesha: Horror-ifying children's media is going too far
By Alesha Davis | Feb. 11, 2024Horror using children's media is on the rise, leaving kids vulnerable to potentially traumatizing content.
Metal Mondays: Environmental impact of metal concerts is not worth it
By Jackson McCoy | Feb. 11, 2024Metal bands are well-known for their blazing live shows. Is this a good thing?
Unapologetically Abby: Why I didn’t fully appreciate how fun OU is until I left
By Abby Waechter | Feb. 10, 2024If you’re doing college right, every day feels like a Saturday.
Obert Opines: Embrace Valentine’s Day
By Bobby Gorbett | Feb. 8, 2024Valentine’s Day shines a light on the excruciating differences between lonely people and those in relationships, but the solution is to embrace the holiday, not cancel it.
I’m Just A Girl: ‘Barbie’ is not about men, Piers Morgan sucks
By Nina Motter | Feb. 8, 2024No, men, “Barbie” is not about you or for you.
Kickin’ with Kyra: Valentine’s Day is for everyone
By Kyra Dapore | Feb. 8, 2024Being single doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Politics and Pop Culture: AI is misogynists’ shiny new toy
By Brianna Tassiello | Feb. 8, 2024The recent AI-generated images of Taylor Swift speak to a larger issue of misogynists’ usage of sexual violence to humiliate women.
Super Bowl Predictions: winners, key matchups
By Jasper Greuel | Feb. 7, 2024The Super Bowl is one of the most important days in American sports. Sunday, either the Kansas City Chiefs or San Francisco 49ers will be crowned champion.
Girl, Uninterrupted: Stop remaking movies that are already good
By Mackenzie Shuman | Feb. 7, 2024Movie remakes are the least creative money grabs in the film industry. Not every good movie needs to be seen again with different characters and "modern twists."
Blabby Abby: Outfit repeating is cool, practical
By Abby Jenkins | Feb. 7, 2024We need to reevaluate the negative connotations associated with outfit repeating because they’re childish and impractical.
From the Grapevine: The ‘Saltburn’ effect and how we got here
By Libby Evans | Feb. 7, 2024‘Saltburn’ created a niche aesthetic and media obsession through specific qualities and tools to hook into a young audience. Trends in fashion and music are appearing from the ripple effect of its popularity.
Battery’s Dead: Tobias Harris, NBA trade deadline are ruining Valentine’s Day
By Matthew Butcher | Feb. 6, 2024My February is hinging on the outcome of the NBA trade.
Drew’s Decrees: You should dance more often
By Drew Haughn | Feb. 6, 2024Stop caring about what others think and bust a move.
Ethan’s Excerpts: Stop acting like musicians are your friends
By Ethan Herx | Feb. 6, 2024There is a clear boundary between being a fan and being a creep. Unfortunately, many can’t see it.
Dishin’ it with Disha: In defense of ‘Screenagers’
By Disha Hoque | Feb. 5, 2024Limiting screen time is easier said than done, especially with how important social media are to our real-life and connectedness.
The Lo-Down: NBA offenses are scoring more points — is that a good thing?
By Logan Adams | Feb. 4, 2024The NBA is in the midst of a scoring explosion from both teams and individual players. Is the offense just better, or is the defense being restricted?
Metal Mondays: Graphic lyrics are necessary in metal
By Jackson McCoy | Feb. 4, 2024Metal has often been lambasted for its violent lyricism, but without it the message of the genre’s bands would be diluted.
The Lo-Down: Can we expect a new Frank Ocean album after more than 2,500 days?
By Logan Adams | Feb. 1, 2024The modern indie-pop/R&B icon has given sparse hints about music in the near future. Is there reason to believe he could drop soon?
Darn it, Daniel: Why 'Poor Things' was bad
By Daniel Gorbett | Feb. 1, 2024“Poor Things” is one of the worst movies I've ever seen.
