Writer Spotlight: Clive Barker blazes through horror history
By Jackson McCoy and Brooke Phillips | Apr. 4The “Hellraiser” writer and director has an interesting literary history and filmography.
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Relationship timeline of Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer
By Ashley Pomplas | Apr. 3The story of how actress Kristen Stewart met and fell in love with her now fiancé, Dylan Meyer.
Students present diverse perspectives in films
By Trey Barrett | Apr. 3OU students within the film program utilize their talents to present diverse perspectives through their projects.
Ohio University renames LGBT Center to Pride Center
By Olivia Gilliand | Mar. 20Ohio University’s LGBT Center celebrated its first official day as the Pride Center on Monday. The renaming, which the Student Senate unanimously passed in October of 2023, was recognized by the university community in conjunction with its ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday.
Locals, students celebrate Nex Benedict's life, call for action against House Bill 68
By Jackson McCoy , Disha Hoque and Harshita Singhania | Mar. 3Attendees share personal experiences and perspectives while honoring transgender Oklahoma high school student Nex Benedict's life.
Advocates, stakeholders oppose Ohio’s gender-affirming care restrictions
By Abreanna Blose | Feb. 12As state leaders and legislators impose gender-affirming care restrictions, advocates and stakeholders discuss their perspectives and opinions.
JacqPins relays positivity through niche decorations
By Carly DeLuca | Feb. 8JacqPins is home to a variety of knickknacks, all centering around the ideas of body positivity and self-acceptance.
Athens’ drag scene continues to serve
By Abby Jenkins | Nov. 15Athens is a town full of the arts and the art of drag continues to grow. Read more about some of Athens’ most fierce queens and their reasoning behind the importance of drag everywhere.
‘Sex in Medicine’ provides inclusive sex education for all
By Abby Jenkins | Nov. 7Co-hosted by Medical Student Pride Alliance and Medical Students for Choice, an inclusive workshop about sex in medicine provided information on using inclusive language and protection during sex across all genders and sexualities.
Senate debates including lubricant in “safer sacks”
By Emily Stokes | Nov. 2Student Senate debates over what to include in this year’s “safer sacks.”
Artist Spotlight: SaintAhmad is an outrageous personification of the '90s club scene
By Sophia Rooksberry | Oct. 11The musician is a Black, queer visionary with an exciting future in the club scene.
Gen Z examines the idea of coming out on National Coming Out Day
By Jackson McCoy | Oct. 11Each LGBTQIA+ person has a different opinion on the concept of “coming out,” and it often varies from generation to generation. Gen Z, the generation with the biggest percentage of LGBTQIA+ individuals, weighs in on what they think about “coming out.”
Evangelical preachers prompt counter-protest
By Sydney Myers | Oct. 5LGBTQIA+ flags were spotted across Ohio University’s College Green Wednesday when students came to rally against a small group of evangelical preachers expressing homophobic and transphobic beliefs.
Q&A: Christopher Lewis and Micah McCarey discuss being an ‘OU power couple’
By Jackson McCoy | Oct. 5The OU dynamic duo Christopher Lewis and Micah McCarey shared some insight into their lives together and as leaders on campus.
Artist Spotlight: Kiki Holli revamps 80s-style love ballads for a modern age
By Sophia Rooksberry | Sep. 10The pop-fusing singer/songwriter 2019s new single “PRETTY BOYS” will be released on Sept. 20, and it is a must-listen.
Album Review: 'Paranoïa, Angels, True Love' serves as a rebirth for Christine and the Queens
By Grace Koennecke | June 16The French singer released their fourth album via Because Music on June 9.
Artist Spotlight: Jules Paymer shows potential as the next big alternative singer-songwriter
By Sophia Rooksberry | June 15After the success of their recent song “Mommy Issues,” Jules Paymer is the artist to watch.
A list of some of the most iconic queer albums and songs
By Grace Koennecke | June 13Celebrate Pride Month by listening to musicians who have paved the way for queer representation in music.
Southeast Ohio offers a variety of events for Pride Month
By Grace Koennecke | June 4Looking for ways to celebrate Pride Month? Read below to see events happening around Southeast Ohio.
Gay marriage protection act moves through Congress, students react
By McKenna Christy | Nov. 28, 2022The Respect for Marriage Act is making its way through Congress and would codify same-sex and interracial marriage by repealing the Defense of Marriage Act. Students at Ohio University perceive homophobia as a persisting issue and lack trust in the government’s ability to make necessary change and protections.
