From the Grapevine: Things I miss from high school
By Libby Evans | Mar. 28After escaping the bubble of a small-town school and entering the real world, I can look back on the dramatics of youth with admiration instead of resentment.
COLUMNS
The Lo-Down: Lecture etiquette is important
By Logan Adams | Mar. 27At Ohio University, we are all paying for an education. Remember to be respectful of your classmates when you walk into your lectures.
Ethan’s Excerpts: Death of the 'ski bum' lifestyle
By Ethan Herx | Mar. 27The “ski bum” lifestyle is becoming less attainable.
Rooks Reflects: Linking screen time decrease to studying abroad
By Sophia Rooksberry | Mar. 27A decrease in screen time has increased a sense of presentness in my daily life overseas.
Sassy Cassie: The cultural significance of "Glee"
By Cassie Dye | Mar. 26Glee changed the world and watching the show should not be a guilty pleasure.
Drew’s Decrees: March Sadness, the destruction it brings
By Drew Haughn | Mar. 25This year, my March Madness dream lasted about 2 and a half days as I watched 14th seed Oakland upset 3rd seed Kentucky in a heartbreaker, literally melting my soul.
Blabby Abby: College volleyball changing for the worse
By Abby Jenkins | Mar. 25As an ex-volleyball player, the news about the “double rule change” has caught my attention. Because of this, I think volleyball is about to change entirely.
Quinntessential: Why women’s March Madness isn’t upset-heavy
By Quinn Elfers | Mar. 24Men’s March Madness is filled with plenty of upsets, but women’s March Madness typically isn’t.
What We’re Watching: ‘Late Night With the Devil’ shouldn’t have used A.I.
By Mia Ashby | Mar. 24With the release of the new original horror film “Late Night With the Devil,” people were disappointed to find out that the film utilizes AI, raising the question of ethics and the morality of having AI present in film.
Metal Mondays: A beginner’s guide to metal
By Jackson McCoy | Mar. 24The genre has a rich history and numerous subgenres for people to enjoy.
Daphne’s Dispatch: The internal debate of studying or social life
By Daphne Graeter | Mar. 21As a college student at a “party school” it’s hard to find time to prioritize both schoolwork and a social life.
Quinntessential: Ending NBA GOAT Debate
By Quinn Elfers | Mar. 21I’m tired of hearing all these debates on who’s the greatest basketball player of all time, so I’m going to put an end to it.
From the Grapevine: Incorporating Spanish siestas into American culture
By Libby Evans | Mar. 21The Spanish siesta is an old tradition for a meal and nap during the hottest hours of the day. Other countries have taken their own approach, and in comparison to fast paced American culture, their lives seem more relaxed and fully enjoyed while still accomplishing their daily goals.
Dishin’ it with Disha: The importance of 'third places'
By Disha Hoque | Mar. 20As we decrease our use of public spaces that don’t involve work or family, the way we form friendships and connections also changes.
Bowlby’s Breakdown: UConn will win back-to-back national championships
By Andrew Bowlby | Mar. 20Here’s why the Huskies will end March Madness as the first repeat champions since 2007.
Ethan’s Excerpts: Outdoor industry still lacks inclusion
By Ethan Herx | Mar. 20Even with pushes forward in DEI in recent years, the outdoor recreation industry still lacks representation and access for marginalized communities.
What We’re Watching: Read the Dune books
By Mia Ashby | Mar. 19With the success of both the “Dune” films being readily apparent, more people should pick up the books and consider reading more in depth into the lore of the Dune universe, as there’s so much more beneath the surface.
From the Grapevine: Sustainability is trending
By Libby Evans | Mar. 19The rising trend of brand sustainability stems from fears of the reality of climate change effects. Many brands utilize this concern to boost profits without proof of sustainability efforts. Younger generations are immersing sustainability into media trends and will hopefully help real change.
Kickin’ with Kyra: Music videos a powerful source of entertainment
By Kyra Dapore | Mar. 19Music videos are an important aspect of music and entertainment.
Lillian’s Lowdown: “The Sims 4” will always be imperfect
By Lillian Barry | Mar. 18“The Sims 4” keeps creating problems for itself.
