Clara’s Commentary: Celebrity opinion shouldn’t determine votes
By Clara Leder | Oct. 8Celebrities influence so much of everyday life, but voting should be an individual decision.
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Sassy Cassie: Being a fan is too expensive
By Cassie Dye | Oct. 8Being a fan of music has become too expensive.
Lately with Layne: All students should carry Narcan
By Layne Rey | Oct. 8While the opioid crisis looms over the U.S., solutions that minimize the dangers of substance use have come to fruition. Narcan, a life-saving solution, is easily accessible to students, creating a safer campus and reducing stigmas surrounding substance use in college.
Darn it, Daniel: Fans never gave new ‘Joker’ a chance
By Daniel Gorbett | Oct. 8“Joker: Folie à Deux” was not a meta-commentary about the first film.
Absolutely Abby: Safety culture protects the working class
By Abby Waechter | Oct. 8A strong safety culture is essential for protecting working-class Americans and consumers alike.
Editorial: The Post stands with The Mercury
By The Post Editorial Board | Oct. 8The Mercury’s homepage has been replaced with a strike announcement and statement demanding the reinstatement of Editor-in-Chief Gregorio Olivares Gutierrez.
Behind the Lens: Mythical Entertainment is hub for creativity
By Ethan Herx | Oct. 8Stemming from internet comedy duo Rhett and Link, the company creates more than just Good Mythical Morning.
Metal Mondays: Brazilian thrash metal represents music’s revolutionary power
By Jackson McCoy | Oct. 8Brazil is a hub for metal music, and the genre’s history in the country stands as a prominent example of music’s impact.
The Lo-Down: Inconsistency plagues college football’s elite
By Logan Adams | Oct. 8Ten of the preseason top 15 teams have already suffered losses.
Lately with Layne: Vote yes on Issue 1
By Layne Rey | Oct. 4Fair, independent commissions have successfully redrawn districts to accurately represent voter preferences of several states – and Ohio must establish one.
Kickin’ with Kyra: Suki Waterhouse deserves more hype
By Kyra Dapore | Oct. 4The model, actress and singer is a talented artist and knows how to demonstrate her creative abilities.
Today with Trey: ‘The Sims 4’ needs more fantasy elements
By Trey Barrett | Oct. 4‘The Sims 4’ has a notable lack of occult life stages.
Aiden’s Add-On: Hurricane Helene must inspire climate action
By Aiden Ryan | Oct. 3Climate change is one of the many politicized issues that have become prolific in the 2024 general election. Extreme weather events such as the September 2024 Hurricane Helene show Americans that the necessary steps to taking climate action must be accomplished now through proactive voting measures.
The Lo-Down: Pac-12 basketball will be fun
By Logan Adams | Oct. 3The new look Pac-12 might not restore the Power Six conferences, but it will be interesting.
Rooks Reflects: Media literacy should be taught in schools
By Sophia Rooksberry | Oct. 3Teaching media literacy in early education is the first step toward a society of critical thinkers.
Absolutely Abby: Include Puerto Ricans this Hispanic Heritage Month
By Abby Waechter | Oct. 2Puerto Ricans should not be forgotten this Hispanic Heritage Month.
Suzie’s Qs: Dating apps undermine organic romance
By Suzanne Piper | Oct. 2College is where people will meet their bridesmaids, groomsmen or potential life partners. It is no secret that the hope of finding love in college is a thought from students in their university years.
The Lo-Down: Bigotry threatens WNBA players, fanbase
By Logan Adams | Oct. 1Sun guard Dijonai Carrington received racist death threats after fouling Caitlin Clark.
Talaga Talks: Artists should learn from Noah Kahan
By Elizabeth Talaga | Oct. 1The Busyhead Project is a mental health initiative created by Noah Kahan.
Table Talk: JD Vance is the wrong running mate
By Taylor Orcutt | Oct. 1JD Vance is known for his controversies with Appalachians, and his dissonance with Trump was evident during the second presidential debate.
