Lain Patton Viewpoints Editor For the majority of my life, I have been within the alternative sphere. I love the music, the aesthetic, but most importantly, the political views. Within all alternative subcultures, the point is to reject societal norms and fight the establishment that …
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Are we doomed? A post-debate comparison
Case Baumwart Contributing Writer Watching the debate last Tuesday, I found myself inspired by what felt like a clear victory from Kamala Harris. After the excitement wore off — and seemingly nothing changed — I began to feel more despair for the state of American …
Project 2025 is a disabled nightmare. How do we fight back?
Co Clark Contributing Writer Many of us have heard of Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation’s roadmap for a hyper-right-wing Trump presidency and nightmare fuel for every marginalized person you know. It tackles pretty much everything, from rolling back environmental protections to bans on gay marriage. …
Music and the power to make social change
Kayden Ward Contributing Writer Music is an inherently political medium. For every song about nothing, there is one that speaks of resistance and acts as a call to action. Throughout history and across cultures, music has been used to spread messages and tell stories. It …
House Bill 68 passes amidst opposition
Zach Perrier Viewpoints Editor During their Jan. 24 session, the Ohio State Senate overrode Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto of House Bill 68, a two-part bill that will affect transgender people in the state of Ohio. The bill is a combination of the Stop Ohio Adolescents …
House Bill 68 could change the way that trans people participate in collegiate sports in and outside of Ohio
Trans athletes from out of state teams traveling to Ohio to play in any competition will also be barred from play. The Ohio state Senate will vote on Governor DeWine’s veto on Jan. 24. Graphic by Julia Garrison ’25. Zach Perrier Viewpoints Editor Despite opposition …