A new bar in Athens, The Side Bar, opened in June. The space presents a comfortable environment with couches and board games amid indie and alternative music.
Everyone feels lonely at times in college as they shift out of their childhood demographics where they stayed for most of their lives.
If personal values and daily practices can be prioritized in the extent of their novelties with religion, all peaceful, autonomous rights should have this same protection.
Ohio University’s Primary Panhellenic Recruitment is two full weekends unlike the previous year with only one for all events. Members are relieved to have more time to prepare and meet potential new members.
Sylvia Plath wonders why we can’t try on lives like dresses. Fashion is a brave act of individuality and choices one makes in life should mirror this bravery. Society tells us to be realistic and fit into a box, depleting opportunities to explore the depths of one’s identity.
A recent study revealed findings of toxic metals in all tampon brands. This leaves women with minimal safe, convenient options for menstrual products. Women deserve more options so as not to put their lives on hold and bear a lifelong financial burden for something they cannot control.
Not only does borrowing books instead of buying them save money, but it also supports authors and allows for more shared growth both personally and communally. Alden Library and Athens Public Library in Ohio offer resources, reinstating this historic tradition of free and shared entertainment.
Goodfella’s, a local pizza joint of Athens, stays open late to serve hungry weekenders and the closing staff of Court Street. The employees bond over stories of calling police to break up fights, the mysterious stolen parmesan and the art of rolling dough into a perfect rectangle for their signature thick, corner slice. All they ask is for a little more courtesy and kindness from the late-night crowd.
A best friend is similar in ways to having a significant other. You can have friend crushes, friend dates, and friend breakups. We learn and grow from them as they hurt us or betray us in a deeply similar parallel to romantic relationships.
Attention deficiency has worsened with social media. New studies have shown the average attention span is eight seconds, lower than a goldfish. It would be impossible to turn off all screens, but reinforcing daily meditative habits counteracts this loss.
Solutions by The State News
