Letter to the Editor: Exploring journalists’ struggles with personal identity
Astrid Coste is a fourth-year in journalism at Ohio State. Coste previously reported for The Lantern, though she has not contributed to the publica…
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Movie review: ‘Snow White’ shines visually and vocally but falls short in key areas
Disney’s live-action musical “Snow White” may not break entirely free from the trend of nostalgic reboots, but it does attempt to breathe new life …
Lucy’s Little Library: Compelling love stories that stray from the script
“The Art Thief” by Michael Finkel, “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer and “The Swan’s Nest” …
Opinion: The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil is a threat to campus free speech
Recently, the U.S. government sent a chilling message to university students across the country: Speak out against its policies, and it has the rig…
Opinion: A hectic night at the 2025 Oscars ends with independent cinema as the biggest winner
The 97th annual Academy Awards unfolded Sunday evening, closing out the year’s biggest night in film and ushering in a new season of movie releases…
Opinion: Hidden references viewers might have missed in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime performance
Most Super Bowl halftime shows are designed to be a spectacle, but rapper Kendrick Lamar’s performance Sunday night was more than that — it was a s…
Rear View Mirror: You’re a Gleek!
Rear View Mirror is a monthly TV show column that examines the cultural influence and societal reflection of the “New Golden Age of Television,” pr…
The Philosophical Corner: Striving for individual peace
The Philosophical Corner is a monthly column dedicated to the exposure and discussion of philosophy. Idealism can be understood as the fusion o…
Opinion: First-round playoff loss could be the final nail in Ryan Day’s coffin
In the playoffs, head coach Ryan Day has more to lose than just a game. One of the most important parts of the head coaching job in college foo…
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Opinion: Reimagining justice: Why the death penalty should be left in the past
Brooke Tacsar is a third-year in journalism and criminology and criminal justice studies at Ohio State. …