What began as a minor procedure change on Jan. 12 became a major controversy by Jan. 20, filling the council chamber to capacity. Alan Swank proposed adding the Pledge of Allegiance to the agenda, but other Athens council members opposed it for personal and historical reasons. The debate has become louder than the council’s actual work, even though the pledge doesn’t affect how decisions are made.
With the Netflix announcement that it will be adding more podcasts to the platform, it only further shows how popular podcasts have become. Podcasts allow for listeners and viewers to hear stories, gain advice or simply listen to people they admire.
Pop stars can rise quickly from nobodies to A-listers. Regardless of whether someone is new on the scene or has only been relevant for a few years, pop success often comes with unseen work over many years.
In gaming communities, sexuality is huge. From fantasizing about characters to niche interests, here are some kinks gamers love.
The J Bar has the potential to be more than just an athlete and Greek life hub with outrageous prices; it needs a rebrand in 2026.
Since the murders of various ICE brutality victims, politicians are looking to quell the backlash with the same non-solutions from the 2020 police brutality protests.
There are many reasons to stay single, especially in college. Being single and independent can save you from a multitude of issues, and there is nothing wrong with choosing to be single.
Housing in college, especially at Ohio University, is hard to come by; this is why so many people apply to be a resident advisor. The coveted role is one of the most underappreciated and overworked jobs a student can have on campus.
More people are sharing engagements online, along with content creators showing conservative values around household dynamics. These social media posts can influence more people to desire marriage.
The Golden Globes were definitely off this year.
Caffeine is increasingly added to unnecessary products and marketed to kids, risking health for profit. Consumers should push back by choosing transparency over trendy, hidden caffeination.
This upcoming 2026 NBA draft is one of the more loaded classes we have seen in a handful of years, with a top three that nobody can deny. I see Darryn Peterson as the #1 prospect this year, and after the big 3 of him, AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer, the 4th spot and onward are all very debatable.
Traveling can open a new world to self-discovery as well as open our eyes to more of what is around us. There are many resources to research when considering travel as school begins to reach its final chapters.
Social media fitness culture can be very damaging, especially for women. Unqualified fitness influencers often give harmful advice that promotes disordered eating and unrealistic expectations rather than healthy and sustainable habits.
The church has been notorious for scandals involving its members, more specifically LGBTQIA+ individuals. Understanding organizations that institute and uphold homophobic behaviors is essential in understanding how powerful shame is as a tool.
As the midway point of this NBA season approaches, many teams have looked the part of true championship contenders while others are bottoming out. Nonetheless, the league’s 30 teams all possess glaring issues alongside positive building blocks and what better way to discuss both than with 2026 New Year’s resolutions.
As competition for positions rises and job opportunities fall, those trying to enter the market are struggling, even for the most entry-level jobs.
The long-awaited finale of the Netflix original series “Stranger Things” was released over the holidays and met with harsh criticism from fans. The finale of this show further perpetuates the narrative of money-hungry writers, undermining what was once an astounding concept.
The romance genre is heavily criticized for many reasons, and many people who read or watch these books or movies are judged harshly. The judgment of these pieces of media is unjustified and needs to be changed.
After a long hiatus, Darn it, Daniel is finally back to talk about the letter to the editor he received almost two years ago.
Solutions by The State News