Taylor Swift’s 12th album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” falls short of the lyrical and stylistic standard Swift has built throughout her career. While the production shines, the awkward lyrics, internet jargon and forced sensuality show an artistic decline from one of the most celebrated songwriters and storytellers.
Raising Canes' construction not only disrupted foot traffic, but now the magnet is slowly pointing away from the local economy in Athens. It’s time to think of somewhere new and local to get your chicken.
With the NFL season in full swing, we’ve seen enough to truly evaluate the floors and ceilings of each team in the league. The NFC is a gauntlet, and the AFC throne could be changing owners very soon. Many teams are fighting for a conference championship and, hopefully, a Super Bowl berth, with a handful of those teams being new to the mix of contenders.
Taylor Swift’s new album release came off as lazy and insensitive. Her extreme lack of effort in lyricism, paired with her silence on human rights matters, indicates she can no longer relate to the average person.
Experiencing scary aspects in life can open the mind to emotions. During the Halloween season, people are invited to be afraid through commercial ideals of fearful activities. Everyday anxieties, such as academics, relationships and achievements, should also be addressed.
Jane Goodall was not only a conservationist but a humanitarian with scientific breakthroughs, specifically in primatology. The world must continue her legacy, especially now with the ever-growing climate crisis affecting wildlife conservation.
Reliance on generative AI is becoming more and more common on college campuses. The rise of anti-intellectualism is coming hand in hand. As students use AI more often, the refusal to broaden their minds is becoming increasingly alarming. Media literacy is at an all-time low, and AI is at the root of it all.
Artists love to brag about selling out Madison Square Garden because it’s one of the most famous venues in the world, but due to the demand in New York City, that feat isn’t impressive.
Ohio University Homecoming 2025, scheduled for October 13-18, celebrates the past and present of OU students. The tradition fosters a sense of belonging among students, alumni, staff and even locals, featuring events such as the Homecoming parade, performances by the Marching 110 and alumni gatherings.
Entertainment media has a place in politics, and it influences people more than they realize.
Though fans of cancelled artists may claim we should separate the art from the artist, it might not be that simple.
With prominent chicken places scattered across Ohio University’s campus and Athens, such as Earl’s Coop, Miller’s Chicken and Wings Over, does Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers stand a chance for successful sales?
President Donald Trump’s use of the United States National Guard presents damning consequences to the exercise of protest and safety across the country.
In a time when the government and the United States feel shaky, it is important to practice the right to vote, even in smaller-scale local elections.
Youth sports are meant to build confidence and teamwork, but for many kids, it's a high-pressure environment fueled by their parent’s expectations. The idea that kids are investments is driving youth sports away from what should be a safe and educational environment.
Transgender people have spearheaded civil rights movements across the country for decades, but their work is largely overshadowed by those who live within the gender binary lines. Recently, the work that trans people have done is being erased by those controlling the major political parties in the U.S.
Taylor Swift’s use of artificial intelligence in the promotional videos for “The Life of a Showgirl” is shameful and does not bode well for the music industry.
It’s safe to say the Dodgers’ star player is, without a doubt, the most skilled baseball player the league has ever seen.
The internet has become fascinated with Appalachia's history of ghost stories. As people continue to post and discuss these stories online, the true history is getting lost in the chatter. Appalachia is haunted by its history of poverty, addiction and neglect more so than the supernatural.
The right to free speech is something U.S. citizens have access to, but as of late, it has morphed into the fear of speaking up.
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