Metal Mondays: Reflecting on my experience with stereotypes in metal
By Jackson McCoy | Feb. 25, 2024I hear “You don’t seem like someone who would listen to metal” far too often for me to be 100% comfortable with it.
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From the Grapevine: Unconventional spring cleaning has refreshing effects
By Libby Evans | Feb. 25, 2024A fresh start or reset can be done in unconventional ways to improve mental health for a clean slate just in time for spring.
The Lo-Down: How transphobia is tied to misogyny in women’s sports
By Logan Adams | Feb. 22, 2024Women are doing big things in sports, but the internet can’t stop being weird about it.
People and Planet: Alexei Navalny’s courage is eternal
By Megan Diehl | Feb. 22, 2024Despite everything he went through, Alexei Navalny’s commitment to fighting for the freedom of the Russian people never faltered.
Politics and Pop Culture: Gun control does work
By Brianna Tassiello | Feb. 22, 2024There is only one solution to gun violence: gun control.
Kickin’ with Kyra: Everyone should celebrate Leap Day
By Kyra Dapore | Feb. 22, 2024Leap Day is more important than it gets credit for.
Ethan’s Excerpts: The creative genius of “Letterkenny”
By Ethan Herx | Feb. 20, 2024“Letterkenny” has come to an end after 12 seasons, and it is a bittersweet goodbye.
Girl, Uninterrupted: "iPad babies" are in danger
By Mackenzie Shuman | Feb. 20, 2024As Generation Alpha develops with unlimited access to the internet, the generation serves as a preview of the social and mental changes to come for our society.
Quinntessential: America’s drinking age is too high
By Quinn Elfers | Feb. 20, 2024If America lowered its drinking age to 18, like most countries, then it would make sense why Ohio University has so many bars.
Drew’s Decrees: Plants are perfect additions to dorms
By Drew Haughn | Feb. 20, 2024Indoor plants are great for you, your mental health, and for the air you breathe, and every college student should have some form of plant life living through these dark days with them.
Sports Watch: NFL offseason's biggest questions
By Jasper Greuel | Feb. 19, 2024The Super Bowl has come and gone which means the NFL offseason has begun. With 31 teams gunning to dethrone Kansas City Chiefs, what moments this offseason could change a teams fortune for next season?
What We’re Watching: Vinterberg is a master of depressing dramas
By Mia Ashby | Feb. 19, 2024If you’re in the mood for a harrowing story heavy on emotion, consider watching one of Thomas Vinterberg’s films like “The Hunt,” or “Another Round.”
Cold Corner: ‘The Zone of Interest’ is a disturbing historical drama
By Eli Kaltenecker | Feb. 19, 2024The latest movie centered around the Holocaust breaks genre expectations and innovates historical storytelling.
Politics and Pop Culture: Esmail arrest highlights Palestinian mistreatment, abuse
By Brianna Tassiello | Feb. 19, 2024Thousands of Palestinian prisoners, many of whom are not charged with crimes, are currently facing abuse and mistreatment from the Israeli government.
Blabby Abby: Stop overcomplicating social media
By Abby Jenkins | Feb. 18, 2024Social media used to feel innovative and relatively easy to use, but now they are overcomplicated and swamped with excessive features.
Opinion: Media misrepresents Appalachian history, diversity
Feb. 18, 2024Often, journalists from Non-Appalachian communities write about Appalachia using stereotypes that hide a colorful reality.
Opinion: Female rapper beef contradicts ideals of friendship, feminism
By Cami Seymore | Feb. 18, 2024Female rappers like Nicki Minaj, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion have a long history of fighting physically, on social media and through diss tracks, but their beef is only detrimental to the limited female representation in rap music.
From the Grapevine: Your name really suits you
By Libby Evans | Feb. 15, 2024Multiple studies say societal and personal perceptions of a name all affect the kind of people we become.
Obert Opines: Stay north for spring break
By Bobby Gorbett | Feb. 15, 2024St. Louis may not have the flash of Orlando, but it is way more fun for spring break.
Drew’s Decrees: OU Students need to be aware of dangers of Zyns
By Drew Haughn | Feb. 15, 2024Nicotine consumption, particularly via Zyns, is becoming an increasingly problematic habit among college students, and Ohio University students are no exception.
