Campus Counselor: Flu season strikes again
By Olivia Hupp | Oct. 15, 2014Olivia Hupp gives ways to stay healthy as flu season approaches.
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F--kRapeCulture has the right idea, but OU and Athens are imperfect places
By Joshua Jamerson | Oct. 15, 2014The Post's senior editor analyses F--kRapeCulture's impact on Ohio University and Athens so far.
In The Know With Meg O: Adderall not worth the health risks
By Meg Omecene | Oct. 15, 2014As midterms roll around, students are feeling the pressure.
Nowstalgia: Super Smash Bros. has changed for the better throughout the years
By Hailey Bibbee | Oct. 15, 2014Super Smash Bros. has come a long way since its release in 1999. In celebration of the most recent Super Smash Bros. release for the Nintendo 3DS, I went ahead and wrote about the evolution of the franchise.
Post Secret: Success possible before graduation
By Erin Fischer | Oct. 15, 2014A lot of people know me for my work, in one form or another. I’ve done a lot of activism, feminist advocacy, writing and social media work in the past few years and have not only been paid to work in these areas, but have even been consulted as an expert and recruited by head hunters.
Red, Blue & You: Atheists are the best candidates for political offices
By Gabby McDaris | Oct. 15, 2014There is no word more harmful to an American politician than “Atheist.”
Cultural Anime-tions: Survey aims to see if the Internet makes a difference in regard to anime
By Kirsten Lindsay | Oct. 13, 2014I put out a survey on Facebook recently, asking how people in decades past bonded over anime if there was no technological middle man. Does the internet even make a difference? The point was to see the relationship between anime fans and the Internet, and the connection they felt to others because of the Internet. I got varied answers to the questions I asked, but one answer remained constant: even though fandoms have always existed, it was the Internet that gave rise to huge, world-wide fandoms.
Lean In Further: F--kRapeCulture proves need for change
By Jessica Ensley | Oct. 13, 2014The responses to F--kRapeCulture’s march from people on the street and on social media proves that a group like FRC is necessary.
The Good-isms: Nobel Peace Prize Winners Reward Exceptional Activists
By Jordan Williams | Oct. 12, 2014While the reward of activism is, more often than not, the success of one’s efforts to help others, great honors still exist to bring the accomplishments of activists of all ages and backgrounds to the eyes of the world. The 2014 Nobel Peace Prizes were awarded in Oslo, Norway this past Friday, and one of this year’s winners was my hero, Malala Yousafzai from Pakistan. The second honor went to Kailash Satyarthi, who has been an activist from India for over three decades. Both winners were awarded based on their activism for children’s freedom and educational rights around the world and in their respective nations.
Gamer Girl: anonymous social media spurs concern
By Sophie Kruse | Oct. 12, 2014I’d by lying if I said I didn’t love wasting time on Yik Yak and Unseen.
Guest Column: NLCS nausea
By Ian Ording | Oct. 12, 2014It’s a damn shame that the most interesting League Championship Series in years doesn’t matter. There’s nothing more fun than teams who have struggled for as long as the Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas City Royals in a position to win it all.
AfterTASTE: 9 Tables restaurant offers gastronomic experience
By CASSIE FAIT | Oct. 9, 2014Gastronomy is not a word often found in a college student’s vocabulary. When I tell people I am taking a French Gastronomy course, they often look at me with a confused look and ask, “like the stomach?” Gastronomy actually deals with the culture and art surrounding food.
Societal Sexism: Misconceptions about feminism
By Bailey Breece | Oct. 9, 2014Despite common misconceptions, feminism is not about man hating. Feminists do not want men to be considered less than women. In fact, most feminists simply want equality. The problem is when someone has a privileged status, that person can perceive someone taking away that advantage as having their status lowered.
AFC North Nation: AFC North teams could compete for Super Bowl
By Adam Wondrely | Oct. 9, 2014Don’t be surprised if someone from the AFC North makes it to the Super Bowl; the league is up for grabs.
Artistic Achievements: Removal of art programs is detrimental to children
By Juannie Williams | Oct. 9, 2014The early childhood period is crucial for the development of a child’s character. Children develop interests, habits and personality based on their own acquired knowledge, their surrounding environment and their interaction with others that contribute to how they view the world during this time. Specifically, the visual and performing arts are crucial components during a child’s early years of schooling, as it promotes self-expression through healthy mediums and individualism.This is an extremely important idea because through these experiences, a child can become more sophisticated, appreciative, empathetic and well-rounded as he or she continues to learn in the traditional classroom. I’d like to think of visual and performing arts as learning subjects in a non-traditional classroom that are equally important to an individual’s growth.Several grade schools and community recreation centers offer art programs ranging from choir, and theater, to band and orchestra. The programs help fuel children’s interests in wider subjects. Between the ages of 5 and 11, children often begin learning instruments, singing, acting, painting, drawing or sculpting, and as a result, they learn how to appropriately express themselves and understand and appreciate the artistic expressions of others.Arts have played a major role in the curriculum of elementary and secondary schools across the country for decades. All students should have the opportunity to get involved with music, painting and other art forms. Unfortunately, due to various budget cuts, fine art programs in some schools are being discontinued.It’s all too regular that fine art programs are first in line to be eliminated. Why? Why do schools see sports as more vital and important than the arts? These are important questions that we must consider. Not all children are athletes. Not all children are artists. Every individual has his or her own priorities and preferences, so why selectively limit opportunities for artists and not for athletes? Not only does the elimination of art programs affect children, but it leaves many art and music professionals without a job. It makes for an unhappy life for both the students and the teachers.Throughout my childhood, I participated in several choirs. I first joined my elementary school choir at the age of 10 and continued to participate in choirs until I graduated from high school. If it wasn’t for my fourth grade music teacher — who encouraged me to continue singing and never lose sight of what I love — I wouldn’t be as expressive as I am and I wouldn’t have as great of a connection to others as I do.I don’t believe that cutting athletic programs would yield different results. The action would be just as detrimental as the elimination of the art programs. If the school is facing budget cuts, it’s time to get the community involved to preserve the arts. It’s not only important to students but also for teachers. Juannie Williams is senior studying English and Spanish. Email her at jw206410@ohio.edu
Campus Counselor: Don’t disconnect from home
By Olivia Hupp | Oct. 8, 2014Olivia Hupp discusses the importance of keeping in touch with those at home.
Lights, Camera, Ashton: Horror movies have lost their touch
By Will Ashton | Oct. 8, 2014Through a "30 Days of Horror" Challenge, Will Ashton discovered that horror films are rarely good.
Campus Chatter: Dorm life a luxury, not a burden
By Maria Fischer | Oct. 8, 2014Maria Fischer discusses the benefits of on-campus housins.
Nowstalgia: Scary movie classics still haunt us
By Hailey Bibbee | Oct. 8, 2014It seems as if every week, a new horror movie appears in theatres (i.e. Paranormal Activities 1, 2, 3, 4, whatever; The Purge, Insidious, The Haunting in Connecticut, etc.) Demons, loud noises and sub-par acting. How spooky. In the spirit of October and Halloween, I will suggest a few eerie and genuinely frightening movies for the haunting season.
Post Secret: Honesty, support systems help students struggling with mental health issues
By Erin Fischer | Oct. 8, 2014I’ve been dealing with mental health issues for as long as I can remember. While I’m fortunate to not have any illnesses that severely handicap me, coping with depression, anxiety disorders and an eating disorder can be an uphill battle, as I’m sure many of you know. Throwing college into the mix can make it sometimes feel unmanageable.
