Schmidt Happens: No news is not good news
By Grace Schmidt | Sep. 19The Trump administration cut funding for multiple public media outlets, minimizing access to news sources for communities and directly affecting universities like OU.
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B's Beliefs: Gun reform conversations lack productivity
By Bridget Thomas | Sep. 19Gun violence continues to be a glaring issue in the U.S., and President Donald Trump’s suggestion of arming military veteran teachers does more harm than good.
The Pest: Move over, pick up the pace
By The Pest staff writer | Sep. 19Have some common courtesy when walking on sidewalks.
Kickin' with Kyra: Social media creates false comfort
By Kyra Dapore | Sep. 19Commenting on hateful words or unwarranted advice about someone’s life are examples of the ways social media makes us feel close to those we see. It isn’t always great to connect with others through social media.
Abby's Angle: Social media is too anti-birth control
By Abby Shriver | Sep. 18Social media influencers are pushing negative anti-birth control narratives to impressionable audiences. Their alternative methods are not reliable or backed by medical evidence.
Sassy Cassie: Accountability is broken in pro sports
By Cassie Dye | Sep. 18All sports leagues have consequences for sports gambling, which can range from one season to a lifetime ban. Yet the same leagues are extremely lenient when it comes to actual crimes.
Jack of All Takes: NFL's set for unforgettable season
By Jack Muldowney | Sep. 18The NFL has brought all the excitement through two weeks of action, and fans can expect much more parity than what we have seen in recent years. The Bills and Ravens have separated themselves from the rest of the AFC, the Chiefs’ run of dominance may be coming to a close and Joe Burrow can not escape the injury bug.
Oh Well: Embrace your authenticity
By Cassidy McClurg | Sep. 17Being authentic is a challenge when you have to figure out self-discovery first. Here’s what I’ve been doing to help with my own self-discovery.
BedPost: Your partner should make you feel sexy
By BedPost Staff Writer | Sep. 17Having a supportive and encouraging partner will do wonders for your self-image.
On Meg’s Mind: NIL is problematic for the NFL
Sep. 17The newest professional football players are being brought up on NIL, and it's hurting the NFL. How does the world of football handle players coming to expect more money and instant gratification?
Stellar Takes: Billy Joel’s documentary dives into his life
By Jack Solon | Sep. 16Billy Joel’s life and musicianship are given new life and detail in the documentary, “And So It Goes,” named after a song of Joel’s with the same title.
Heidi’s Hot Takes: College is a financial endurance test
By Heidi Bartolone | Sep. 16For today’s students, college feels less like an intellectual journey and more like a financial endurance test. With total student debt doubling since 2008, passion often takes a backseat to practicality.
Debriefing: Lives should take precedent over guns
By Logan Adams | Sep. 16Charlie Kirk’s death at Utah Valley University was a symptom of his own delusion that a good guy with a gun does anything to save anyone.
Real Talk with Rylee: Mental health isn’t a joking manner
By Rylee Drees | Sep. 15The stigma around mental illness seems to be declining, but joking about suicide is putting all of the walls right back up.
Claudia's Corner: There are too many celebrity book clubs
By Claudia Fuller | Sep. 15In recent years, celebrity book clubs and podcasts have exploded in number. Although some argue this exposure is a net positive, sometimes they miss the mark.
Fool's Gold: Give "Balatro" a hand
By Logan Bauer | Sep. 15Poker indie game “Balatro” (2024) takes a unique spin on the card classic and ups the ante in every way possible.
Natalie's Notes: No one's immune to gun violence
By Natalie Saddler | Sep. 15With the recent news of Charlie Kirk’s death, social media users have been mourning and advocating for his loss. However, users haven’t reflected on recent school shootings and have created more division on the issue of gun violence.
Aiden's Add On: Rethink the divide in Athens County
By Aiden Ryan | Sep. 15It is due time to rethink how the city of Athens and Athens County function to reconcile differences and bridge gaps established by distance and time.
For the Record: Charlie Kirk's death is a blaring siren
By Nyla Gilbert | Sep. 12Gun violence in the U.S., from the death of activist Charlie Kirk to mass shootings in churches and schools, underscores a national crisis where extremism and access to weapons continue to cost innocent lives.
David’s Thoughts : “Carpe diem” is misunderstood
By David Asamoah | Sep. 12In the modern era, the phrase “carpe diem” or “seize the day” can be more worrying than inspiring, especially because of external pressures like social media. People need to understand the phrase in its original context to truly live out the phrase “carpe diem.”
