Ask Aleni: It’s not just about the game
By Aleni Bender | Sep. 15College football is more than just the outcome of a game. It connects people of all ages and presents a reason to gather, celebrate and create long-lasting traditions with others.
College football is more than just the outcome of a game. It connects people of all ages and presents a reason to gather, celebrate and create long-lasting traditions with others.
Social media platforms and For You Pages, or FYPs, were designed to connect people online, yet algorithms are increasingly separating us by creating personalized bubbles for users.
Success in college depends on effective time management, self-discipline and personal responsibility. It’s important for students to plan and create healthy habits that will help shape academic performance and a strong, overall college experience.
Feeling two contradictory emotions at the same time is a natural part of being human. While it’s not always the most comfortable feeling, it’s the mind’s way of expressing its deep care, indicating its ability to depict the positives and negatives of a situation.
Exhaustion has reshaped our society and what we deem normal. Lack of sleep and energy among college students never seems to fully reset with demanding schedules, stress and temporary solutions.
Celebrating holidays like Easter can look different while on campus. Students spending this weekend at Ohio University can still experience traditions and celebrate Easter with the help of campus organizations, events and church services happening within walking distance of campus.
Ohio University’s Spring Literary Festival marked its 40th anniversary on campus, bringing together students, graduates and locals to celebrate literature. Award-winning authors represented fiction, nonfiction and poetry through presentations and encouraged attendees to challenge perspectives and keep literature alive.
Romance reality TV prioritizes drama and often turns real relationships into entertainment. Dating shows often rely on controversy and misrepresentation to attract viewers. The normalization of toxic behavior can distort how audiences perceive love in genuine relationships.
The use of protein has overtaken dietary habits, with widely known companies incorporating protein into popular menu items. Consumers are buying into this trend while overlooking the health risks and missing nutrients involved in a high-protein diet.
Many OU students take on multiple majors and minors as a way to enhance skills, broaden knowledge and create opportunities for post-graduation plans.