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Courtside Café changes menu, returning students voice feedback

Courtside Café, a popular campus dining option inside the RPAC, changed its menu from salads, pastas and sandwiches to Asian-influenced cuisine in the Autumn 2025 semester and students had varying reactions.

The eatery offers options like stir fry, ramen and rice bowls. All of the new menu items are available for around two swipes, with some only costing one, which is consistent with previous pricing.

Associate Director of Operations Rahul Ponappa said Student Dining Services received feedback...
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Charlie Kirk assassinated, Ohio State students react

Shock and dismay are among the initial reactions from Ohio State students over the death of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist who was assassinated Wednesday at Utah Valley University during an outdoor campus event.

Kirk was the co-founder of Turning Point USA, a conservative youth organization. Turning Point aims to engage communities to “restore traditional American values like patriotism, respect for life, liberty, family and fiscal responsibility.”

Kirk was a large supporter of Presiden...
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Album Review: Conan Gray’s “Wishbone” might just be the heartbreak album of the summer

Conan Gray, a pop singer known for his songs about young love, heartbreak and all the entanglements that come with relationships, released his fourth album, “Wishbone,” Friday.

Gray rose to fame with his single “Heather,” a staple on TikTok during the COVID-19 lock down. He continued to produce standout hits like “Maniac,” “The Cut That Always Bleeds” and “Memories.”

Gray’s signature sound is easy to point out in his work: playing into guitars in the background, electric backings and hints of...
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Album Review: Reneé Rapp’s “BITE ME” sets the tone for August album releases

August tends to be the month that pop artists have a chokehold on — and this year is no different. Queer pop star Reneé Rapp started the month off strong, releasing “BITE ME,” her second full-length album, Friday.

Rapp rose to fame at the age of 19 after performing as Regina George in the Broadway musical adaptation of the classic film “Mean Girls.” In 2023, she released her first EP, “Everything to Everyone,” followed by her debut studio album “Snow Angel.”

“BITE ME” is both a nod to her prev...
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Seoul Searching: The Struggle for Gender and Sexuality Equality in South Korea

When people think of other countries’ political stances, they often view South Korea as a generally left-leaning, decently progressive country. Which they are, in some areas. South Korea is one of the world’s most technologically advanced countries, with citizens and the government embracing cutting-edge technology daily and pioneering research in high-speed internet and artificial intelligence. Not to mention how the country views esports: not as an after-school hobby, but as a professional car...
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Censorship or Death-orship: Protecting the Freedom of Expression for Journalists

We are living in a time where several regions of the world are experiencing ongoing violence, such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the war in Gaza. Rising tensions between countries like China and Taiwan, and other countries like Lebanon becoming involved in the violence of the Middle East, only make the situation worse. There are also hundreds of events that occur across the world every day, ranging from political updates to the latest news on Hollywood’s favorite couples.Figure 1. Frank Mas...