Oh Well: We need to be safer online
By Cassidy McClurg | Feb. 3As people are going offline due to a growing reliance on technology, safety should be considered when using the internet and social media.
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Kickin' with Kyra: Consider politics when dating
By Kyra Dapore | Jan. 30Politics is a basis of morality in many ways, and with how much it’s changing the world and our view of it, it’s OK to limit the dating pool based on politics. Belief systems of all types can be dating factors.
Off the Deep End: Don't stop talking about the Epstein files
By Nicholas Kobe | Jan. 29Despite the news cycle focusing on more recent tragedies, the public still needs to keep the pressure on President Donald Trump’s administration on the subject that seems to make them most uncomfortable, the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Sassy Cassie and Chase on the Case: The transfer portal ruined college football
By Chase Borland and Cassie Dye | Jan. 28College football culture is being tainted by the mess that the transfer portal has created. With teams losing half their roster and players staying in athletics long past the average age, team dynamics are being altered.
JACKpot: Get your political individuality back, read local news
By Jack Shirley | Jan. 27It has become incredibly easy to feel disconnected from the issues that are really impacting our communities. Online spaces that isolate users from opposing views are preventing us from diversifying our political knowledge. Reading local news enables us to gain a deeper understanding of our political candidates and how they can directly benefit our local communities.
Chase on the Case: 2026 midterms matters on the road to 2028
By Chase Borland | Jan. 27Although it may seem mute to vote in a midterm cycle, voting now can shape the future of the government and the outcome of 2028.
Sassy Cassie: It's time for a new Bird
By Cassie Dye | Jan. 27Bird Ice Arena has been around for 68 years, and wasn’t originally supposed to be an ice arena. Although the building is well-loved and appreciated by the campus and community, it isn’t one of the NCAA facilities on campus; it’s time to build a new arena.
Pen to the Point: My love-hate relationship with winter
By Drew Hoffmaster | Jan. 27Some people love winter while others hate it. For me, I love and hate it. I say I have a love-hate relationship with the season because it has both good and bad parts.
Layla’s Lens: Staying informed is your civic responsibility
By Layla Vinson | Jan. 27We owe it to those who fought for our right to vote and our democracy to remain politically informed. But we also owe it to humanity to have empathy for one another, to care about what happens to one another and to fight for what we think is right.
Abby’s Angle: There are no winners in sports betting
By Abby Shriver | Jan. 27Sports betting has become widely popularized and accessible since its legalization in 2018, with 30% of Americans admitting to sports betting in the last year. The industry itself generates massive revenue, but athletes, bettors and loved ones of bettors are negatively impacted, burdened by addiction, mental health issues and financial strain.
Undeniably Abby: The Pledge isn’t the problem, the distraction is
By Abby Waechter | Jan. 26What 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.
Kickin’ with Kyra: Netflix adds podcasts to platform
By Kyra Dapore | Jan. 23With 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.
Off the Deep End: Modern pop stars prove persistence is key
By Nicholas Kobe | Jan. 22Pop 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.
BedPost: Gamers have exclusive kinks
By BedPost Staff Writer | Jan. 22In gaming communities, sexuality is huge. From fantasizing about characters to niche interests, here are some kinks gamers love.
The Pest: The J Bar needs a rebrand
By The Pest staff writer | Jan. 22The 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.
Break of Dawn: Politicians aren't learning from 2020
By Dawnelle Blake | Jan. 21Since 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.
We Regret to Inform You: You should break up with your boyfriend
By Alaina Sayre and Amelia Henson | Jan. 21There 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.
The Pest: RAs are taken advantage of at OU
By The Pest staff writer | Jan. 21Housing 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.
Oh Well: Marriage is popular again
By Cassidy McClurg | Jan. 20More 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.
Soph’s Soapbox: Golden Globes award choices are disappointing
By Sophia Anness | Jan. 20The Golden Globes were definitely off this year.
