Oh Well: Being offline is a status symbol, not self-care
By Cassidy McClurg | Jan. 13People who purchase burner phones in 2026, a seemingly self-care trend that improves mental health, are actually part of a movement against classism.
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For the Record: BSU calls out OU admin relationship with student body
By Nyla Gilbert | Jan. 12Ohio University’s Black Student Union criticized the administration for inadequate support and poor communication, noting the university hasn’t responded to its concerns or demonstrated a plan for addressing student needs.
'Heated Rivalry' won't change the NHL
By Cassie Dye | Jan. 3“Heated Rivalry” has sparked a lot of conversation online, from the raunchy sex scenes to the vulnerability of the characters. This hockey show, which explores attraction and competition, has captured the attention of NHL fans and encouraged fans of the show to tune into the NHL for the first time. However, the NHL will not change from the creation of this show.
Pen to the Point: New year's resolutions can be made any time
By Drew Hoffmaster | Jan. 3People often associate the start of the new year with goal setting and resolutions, but societal pressure and the calendar do not determine success. Research shows goals are more likely to stick when started at a personally meaningful time. Rather than waiting for January, people should set goals when they are motivated and ready.
Jack of All Takes: NCAA basketball is the best league in 2026
By Jack Muldowney | Dec. 19Every March, NCAA basketball viewership reigns supreme over other sports as casual fans come out to play in the infamous March Madness Tournament. However, March is not the only time of year college hoops bring peak entertainment. Viewers should be turning their attention to college basketball more than the NBA and NFL in 2026.
Heidi’s Hot Takes: ‘Stranger Things’ is more than TV show
By Heidi Bartolone | Dec. 9The TV show, “Stranger Things,” will go down in history as an incredibly beloved show.
Oh Well: College students shouldn’t be expected to give gifts
By Cassidy McClurg | Dec. 9College students shouldn’t be expected to spend money on gifts to be given to family and friends.
Kickin’ with Kyra: Writing is a therapeutic tool important for society
By Kyra Dapore | Dec. 9Writing can connect people and demonstrate humanity through words. It is also a way of release and should be taken advantage of.
Emily’s Evidence: Checking out of politics is concerning
By Emily Stokes | Dec. 9Many members of Gen Z have become overwhelmed with politics. But the larger trend shows irreversible damage for young adults not getting involved now.
Gabbing with Grace: Gen Z is the most apathetic generation
By Grace Triebsch | Dec. 5Members of Generation Z have grown up in a society filled with constant restrictions that have led us to be called lazy or careless. What people seem to disregard is the world that we grew up in compared to their own. The transitory period we grew up in brought both positives and negatives, and the cons turned us away from various aspirations.
BudPost: Be someone's trip sitter
By BudPost Staff Writer | Dec. 5A fun night is not a proper trade for someone's safety. If there is allowance for the use of substances within a group of people, someone in such a group should be able to aid with the consequences.
Abby's Angle: It's time for the Browns to fire Kevin Stefanski
By Abby Shriver | Dec. 5The Cleveland Browns’ week 13 loss highlighted head coach Kevin Stefanski’s ineffective leadership, poor playcalling and inability to develop the offense and promising rookies like Shedeur Sanders. Stefanski’s mismanagement and lack of accountability have hindered the team’s progress, making him no longer the solution for the Browns’ long-term rebuild.
Behind the Lens: Poor concert etiquette ruins fan experiences
By Ethan Herx | Dec. 4From throwing objects on stage to disregarding personal space and trying to get the band’s attention, overall concert etiquette has declined drastically across all genres after the COVID-19 lockdowns.
Letter from the Editor: A semester in review at The Post
By Jackson McCoy | Dec. 3The talented writers, photographers and videographers at The Post made this semester one to be proud of.
BedPost: Straight sex walked so sapphics could fly
By BedPost Staff Writer | Dec. 3Sapphic sex isn’t just a preference; it reshaped my understanding of intimacy. Sapphic sex is a deeper form of attention, connection and pleasure that straight culture rarely makes room for.
Sassy Cassie: College football schedule needs to change
By Cassie Dye | Dec. 2With the departure of Lane Kiffin for Louisiana State University, the conversation about how unfair the college football schedule is to student-athletes and coaches has resurfaced.
Chase on the Case: Political activism isn't online; it's in actions
By Chase Borland | Dec. 2In the age of social media, it can be easy to become an online political warrior, but it raises the question of the point of online activism without the actual activism.
Emily's Evidence: Sonder, an olive branch to polarization
By Emily Stokes | Dec. 2Sonder is an olive branch that can enhance daily life, helping to solve profit-driven polarization in America and improve your daily life.
Abby's Angle: Ozempic in Hollywood destroys beauty standards
By Abby Shriver | Dec. 1The explosion of Ozempic and other GLP-1s in Hollywood is quickly normalizing extreme thinness and reviving harmful beauty standards. As increasingly thinner celebrities dominate the spotlight, this shift threatens to erase body positivity movements and fuel a dangerous return of eating disorder culture.
BedPost: Stop degrading those unlucky in love
By BedPost Staff Writer | Nov. 25Women are often labeled as serial flirts or promiscuous when they are searching for love; however, these women may simply be hopeless romantics who are unlucky in love.
