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Week five Student Media Poll picks

Here are this week’s Student Media Poll picks.

Soccer: Offensive explosion leads to tie with Eastern Michigan 

A late penalty led Ohio to another draw in MAC play.

Football: Takeaways from Brian Smith’s week six press conference

Everything we learned from Brian Smith’s week six press conference.

Football: Ohio’s defense continues to improve in win over Bowling Green

Big days from Crable and Hollobaugh powered Ohio to a win over Bowling Green.

Cafe drinks to spice up fall season

Students share their go-to fall drink orders. 

Real Talk with Rylee: Brick City Deli's wait time is worth it

If you are a fan of fresh, delicious food, you can buy with a meal swipe, be prepared to wait at least forty-five minutes to receive your order at Brick City Deli. 

Jack of All Takes: ESPN's NBA top 100 strikes again

 Year after year, ESPN never fails to release a mind-boggling top 100 players list just before the NBA season kicks off. ESPN clearly has not listened to the hate from previous years’ lists, and the latest installment proves one of two things: ESPN has either mastered rage-bait or needs new NBA analysts immediately. 

Unapologetically Abby: Breast Cancer Awareness Month means more than pink

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Awareness alone isn’t enough; in Southeast Ohio, survival often depends on the strength of the community. From the Pink Ribbon Fund to Break for Breakfast to the neighbors who show up unasked, it is support, not slogans, that saves lives.

Nationwide Children's Hospital suspends gender affirming care

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus has officially removed all gender affirming medication treatment for transgender patients. The decision was made to proactively plan for changing legislation. LGBTQIA+ advocates oppose the decision and cite this as another removal of important care for transgender individuals.

US Weekly Headlines: Trump officials honor Charlie Kirk, Jimmy Kimmel returns to late-night television

This week in U.S. news: Trump officials honor Charlie Kirk at a memorial, Trump makes unfounded claims about Tylenol, Jimmy Kimmel returns to late-night television, ICE facility shooter identified and former FBI Director James Comey indicted.

Heidi’s Hot Takes: Your TikTok feed is not your therapist

TikTok has turned mental health into a trending topic. With billions of views on hashtags like ADHD and Tourette's. Oversimplified checklists and DIY diagnoses blur the line between everyday struggles and real conditions, creating more harm than help. 

OU receives D- for free speech, expression policies

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression gives Ohio University a D- grade for speech, expression policies.

Paul Thomas Anderson goes full pulp with ‘One Battle After Another’

With a career of films that push the boundary, Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” (2025) pushes the most with its story and characters.  

Safeguard Ohio app to report violent threats using AI

The Ohio Department of Homeland Security has officially launched a new suspicious activity reporting application that uses AI to gather reports of violent threats across the state. OHS hopes this new program will increase reports from Ohioans and help prevent serious crimes. 

Police blotter: Goats on the loose, warrants of the week

Police blotter: The Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to trees in the road, Halloween masks and a hit-and-run. 

Students shred, sing in Stuart’s music program

Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville, Ohio, hosts an afterschool music program for students between the ages of 12 and 21. Program leaders are dedicated to teaching students valuable life and musical skills.

Debriefing: Kamala Harris' MSNBC interview is shameful

The former vice president and 2024 runner-up gave a lackluster “endorsement” of New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. 

On Meg's Mind: Stop overlooking women in sports

Women are becoming a more prominent force every year in sports reporting. It is time we start accepting that the girls are here and are not going anywhere. Let's include the ladies in the sports talk at the table. 

Tea dating app infiltrates Bobcat's lives

With a recent rise in popularity, the Tea Dating Advice app has pros and cons. Bobcats shared their opinions, providing insight into student mental health and the toxic environment the app could create.