Schmidt Happens: Political content is polarizing on social media
By Grace Schmidt | Apr. 2The polarization of political opinions on social media is only steering young voters away from the polls.
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Abby’s Angle: Don’t hate Chappell Roan for setting boundaries
By Abby Shriver | Apr. 1Chappell Roan is facing backlash for her strict personal boundaries with fans. These boundaries are important in a world with invasive celebrity culture, and people shouldn't hate her for it.
Alaina’s Orbit: The war in Iran is a distraction
By Alaina Sayre | Apr. 1The United States has sent troops to the Middle East, but the people of the country don’t truly know why. There are many reasons to believe that President Donald Trump has ulterior motives.
Emily's Evidence: Democracy is unravelling
By Emily Stokes | Mar. 31America continues to decline both in national public polls and internationally. However, this isn’t just a left-leaning thought; it’s supported by statistical evidence and surveys, and we should pay attention to it.
Stars Align: March 29-April 4, Pink Moon is here
By Clara Leder | Mar. 31April is on its way; the first day of the month will be filled with practical jokes, and the sky will light up for the new moon.
Editorial: OU's silence after Myron Gaines' visit is disgraceful
By The Post Editorial Board | Mar. 31The OU administration’s silence after Myron Gaines’ Nazi salute and hateful rhetoric is not neutrality, but a failure to defend the values of respect, empathy and community the university claims to uphold.
Jack of All Takes: NBA’s games-played minimum rule needs changing
By Jack Muldowney | Mar. 31Before the 2023-24 NBA season, commissioner Adam Silver announced a new, never-before-seen rule that requires players to play in at least 65 games to be eligible for any league awards. This threshold has brought about plenty of strife lately and needs revision.
Oh Well: ICE, fly away
By Cassidy McClurg | Mar. 31ICE has been deployed to aid TSA with airport security wait times.
Break of Dawn: Cesar Chavez’s allegations teach us a lesson
By Dawnelle Blake | Mar. 31The Cesar Chavez allegations allow us to reflect on past movements and look to build safe places for women while advocating.
Natalie’s Notes: The SAVE Act violates women’s rights, voting rights
By Natalie Saddler | Mar. 30The proposed Republican bill, the SAVE Act, seeks to create barriers to voting. If passed, women’s voting rights are at stake, thus creating another form of control by the Trump administration.
Hunter's Horizon: Strikes on Venezuela possible, war unlikely
By Hunter Person | Mar. 30Amid heightened U.S., Venezuelan tensions, American bombers and naval forces have moved into position as the Trump administration intensifies its anti-drug campaign in the Caribbean. Despite growing signals of military escalation, a full-scale war remains improbable.
Off the Deep End: Men love AI girls in uniform
By Nicholas Kobe | Mar. 27Jessica Foster, the fake Army girl influencer made with generative AI, took the right-wing internet by storm and gained over a million followers in a few months. However, she is a dangerous sign of how bad AI content has become.
Abby’s Angle: ‘Reminders of Him’ falls flat on screen
By Abby Shriver | Mar. 27Colleen Hoover’s “Reminders of Him” film adaptation lacked characterization and true chemistry. With flat relationships and a missing backstory, it’s a bleak sign of what Hoover’s growth in Hollywood will bring.
BedPost: I'm irritated with intercourse
By BedPost Staff Writer | Mar. 26Conversations about low libido need to be had. Is it burnout?
Oh Well: ‘The Pitt’ proves health care workers need our support
By Cassidy McClurg | Mar. 26“The Pitt” is advocating for health care professions and we should be listening.
Sassy Cassie: OU should provide more support to club teams
By Cassie Dye | Mar. 25The ACHA D1 team has won its first national championship in 22 years, and the team is consistently performing well. Despite being praised by the university like it is an NCAA team, the club team barely receives any funding from the university.
Ask Aleni: Romance reality TV deserves its bad rep
By Aleni Bender | Mar. 24Romance reality TV prioritizes drama and often turns real relationships into entertainment. Dating shows often rely on controversy and misrepresentation to attract viewers. The normalization of toxic behavior can distort how audiences perceive love in genuine relationships.
Jack of All Takes: March Madness delivers exciting moments, close games
By Jack Muldowney | Mar. 24This season’s installment of the world-renowned NCAA men’s basketball tournament, March Madness, has been riveting through the first two rounds. With nonstop action from Thursday through Sunday, there has been no shortage of excitement and jaw-dropping games.
Abby’s Angle: Marrying rich shouldn’t be your life goal
By Abby Shriver | Mar. 24While the idea of marrying rich and living a traditional lifestyle sounds appealing, it can come at the cost of independence and personal growth. Relying on a partner for financial security can quickly leave women vulnerable if the relationship breaks down.
Soph’s Soapbox: Oscars deliver powerful ‘In Memoriam’ performance
Mar. 24As the award season comes to a close, the Oscars deliver a powerful “In Memoriam” section to honor actors and filmmakers who died in the last year.
