When I was in high school, I told my mom I would never attend Ohio University. But as we sat together in my childhood home’s backyard Sunday, she told me, “I could never have imagined you going anywhere else besides OU.”
As President-elect Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated Jan. 20, some reproductive justice advocates and students in Ohio are concerned about the possibility of future restrictions on reproductive health care and abortion.
Ohio House Bill 475 was proposed in April and seeks to prohibit state funds from being used to assist in people’s access to abortion.
The Asian American/Pacific Islander Student Union, or AAPISU, at Ohio University hosted AAPI Week last week with events from April 16 to April 20.
The Ohio University Recruitment Society, or O.U.R.S, has been a student organization at Ohio University for almost 40 years. O.U.R.S is dedicated to recruiting multicultural students and ensuring they have resources and a community to return to for years to come.
Some students at Ohio University are required to take drug tests in order to continue with their major. Nursing students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing take a drug test each year and will continue to take tests throughout their professional career.
The BORG, which stands for Black Out Rage Gallon, has gained popularity on TikTok earlier this year and has been a part of drinking at day parties for the past few years. There are both responsible and potentially dangerous ways for people, especially college students, to participate in BORG drinking.
The Ohio Innocence Project, or OIP, at OU has been advocating for the release of people who were wrongfully convicted of crimes and are currently serving prison time. The organization also invites exonerees to share their experiences in order to raise awareness about criminal justice reform.
The 2023 International Street Fair occurred last Saturday and Keamogetse Khudu, the president of the International Student Union, was surprised by the large crowd throughout the entire day.
The live-action movie “Barbie” will be released on July 21 and is directed by Greta Gerwig. The Barbie doll debuted in 1959 and has evolved into a well-known franchise. Students share their thoughts about the upcoming film.
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