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REACTION: My Oscars opinions

REACTION: My Oscars opinions

Nick Keller, Opinion Writer March 20, 2024

As J. Robert Oppenheimer said, “Now I am become death.” It's time to review the Oscars. On March 10, the 96th Academy Awards grazed our screens. As always, the Oscars were a celebration of the artistry...

OPINION: AJ's Album Reviews: 'By the Time I Get to Phoenix'

OPINION: AJ’s Album Reviews: ‘By the Time I Get to Phoenix’

Anthony Morris, Opinion Writer March 19, 2024

Two and a half years ago, the highly influential rap group Injury Reserve piqued my interest for the very first time as I noticed critical acclaim for their latest record, “By the Time I Get to Phoenix.”...

OPINION: What could an AI takeover look like?

OPINION: What could an AI takeover look like?

Hannah Bulgrin, Opinion Writer March 18, 2024

With the use of artificial intelligence (AI) becoming more and more accessible to the public, many have begun to wonder, “How far is too far when it comes to AI-generated photos, videos and other forms...

OPINION: Diversity on your plate: Why ethnic cuisine matters

OPINION: Diversity on your plate: Why ethnic cuisine matters

Lara Kilchenmann, Opinion Writer March 16, 2024

In a world rich with cultural diversity, the flavors of ethnic cuisine aren't just about satisfying hunger — they’re a gateway to understanding and appreciating the myriad of cultures that surround...

OPINION: Great moments in revolutionary culture: Blood stains, shame and life after death

OPINION: Great moments in revolutionary culture: Blood stains, shame and life after death

Sophia Swengel, Opinion Writer March 14, 2024

I woke up on February 25 to a headline pulled straight from 1963: a man had set himself on fire in political protest. Instead of a persecuted Vietnamese Buddhist monk, it was a serviceman who considered...

OPINION: Embracing the symphony of spring: A celebration of renewal and rebirth

Carlina Krajnik, Opinion Writer March 13, 2024

As winter's icy grip relinquishes its hold and the earth awakens from its slumber, there's a palpable sense of anticipation in the air. It's a time when nature's canvas bursts forth with vibrant hues and...

OPINION: Ohio’s March election: the messiest (and most important) Senate primary of 2024

OPINION: Ohio’s March election: the messiest (and most important) Senate primary of 2024

Virginia Doherty, Opinion Writer March 12, 2024

On March 19, Ohio voters will determine which Republican candidate will face Sherrod Brown, the incumbent Democrat, in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate. This is an important election, as Democrats...

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OPINION: The Michael Jackson Experience review

Ava Branz, Opinion Writer March 12, 2024

I have been a huge Michael Jackson fan for as long as I can remember, so when I heard that his tribute band was coming to the Akron Civic Theater, I quickly made plans to attend. My boyfriend and I made...

OPINION: The Shamrock Shake: Why McDonald's seasonal green milkshake is more than just that

OPINION: The Shamrock Shake: Why McDonald’s seasonal green milkshake is more than just that

Matthew Kiraly, Opinion Writer March 11, 2024

It's spring of 2018. That was when I laid my lips on my first ever Shamrock Shake.  I heard, through my friends in high school and online, that the milkshake McDonald’s puts out every February...

OPINION: Let the Madness begin: Teams to look out for this March

OPINION: Let the Madness begin: Teams to look out for this March

Matthew Kiraly, Opinion Writer March 11, 2024

68. That is the number of teams that will compete in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. But only one will be able to cut down the nets and find themselves alone at the top of the college basketball...

ALBUM REVIEW: ‘The Last Dinner Party’ makes exciting debut with power of trauma, baroque pop

ALBUM REVIEW: ‘The Last Dinner Party’ makes exciting debut with power of trauma, baroque pop

Anthony Morris, Opinion Writer March 11, 2024

On April 19, 2023, a newly formed band who branded themselves “The Last Dinner Party” released their debut single, “Nothing Matters.” The song, having been described as “the truest love song...

OPINION: Are you really lucky?

OPINION: Are you really lucky?

Nick Keller, Opinion Writer March 10, 2024

What is luck? Is it even real? Well, based on basic science and the fact that we don’t live in the Marvel Universe, probably not. However, based on us as humans and how we perceive things, I would say...

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