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Vine is making a comeback as diVine
By Heidi Bartolone | Nov. 20Vine is making a comeback as a rebooted version called diVine; this newer version rejects all use of AI.
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Heidi's Hot Takes: OU, KSU offer different scenes for students
By Heidi Bartolone | Nov. 11Ohio University and Kent State University differ in nightlife but share similar values within the student body.
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Heidi’s Hot Takes: Athens residents deserve more diverse retail
By Heidi Bartolone | Nov. 4Athens city planners should prioritize what residents want and recruit diverse high-quality retail options that cater to the Ohio University community.
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Heidi’s Hot Takes: Local elections deserve student votes
By Heidi Bartolone | Oct. 27Local elections decide rent prices, transit routes and campus safety issues that shape daily student life. When students skip the polls, others determine their future for them.
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Heidi’s Hot Takes: Pentagon journalists prefer integrity over access
By Heidi Bartolone | Oct. 20Nearly 50 Pentagon reporters walked out on Oct. 15, due to a new Defense Department policy restricting journalists' ability to gather and share unauthorized information. The policy, framed as a national security measure, brings concerns about press freedom and public accountability.
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Heidi’s Hot Takes: Once a Bobcat, always a Bobcat
By Heidi Bartolone | Oct. 13Ohio University Homecoming 2025, scheduled for October 13-18, celebrates the past and present of OU students. The tradition fosters a sense of belonging among students, alumni, staff and even locals, featuring events such as the Homecoming parade, performances by the Marching 110 and alumni gatherings.
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Heidi's Hot Takes: Billionaires shaping politics, students' futures
By Heidi Bartolone | Oct. 7Billionaires act as landlords of democracy, having an influence on politics that directly impacts college students. Billionaires' actions affect major areas of student life, including policies on tuition and student debt, post-graduation career opportunities and even the media they consume.
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Heidi’s Hot Takes: Your TikTok feed is not your therapist
By Heidi Bartolone | Sep. 30TikTok 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.
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Heidi’s Hot Takes: Influencers take spotlight from Hollywood stars
By Heidi Bartolone | Sep. 23Hollywood’s grip on fame is fading, and Influencers are not only chasing clout, they’re building empires, shaping trends and commanding loyalty that movie stars can’t buy. The spotlight didn’t move; it flipped.
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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.
