Opinion

Devoted readers, it is with a heavy heart that I must write this, my final opinion piece. I will not be returning to work for the Doane Owl after the Winter Break. For a final opinion piece, I will be talking about something that is very important to me, that being my all-time favorite author, […]

If you’re a somewhat messy person, you’ve probably had the experience of cleaning your closet and suddenly going down memory lane with old possessions like yearbooks, toys, or arts and crafts. This brings back great memories, and sometimes bittersweet ones. Well, over break, I experienced this; but in digital form. Specifically, while looking through my

Winter is a complicated season. For some people, the holiday season presents itself the opportunity to meet up with family and friends, enjoy good food and cozy up indoors. For others, the lack of sunlight and being locked inside due to the cold is taxing on the mind, body and soul. For me, it radically

Recently, a friend expressed wanting to delete Instagram after realizing they were subconsciously opening the app. He would open his phone for another reason and end up scrolling through his feed. He explained how originally he just removed the app from his home screen, putting his tuning app in its place, so he had to

Most people take their own literacy for granted. The ability to read and write is by all means a privilege; you have the freedom to understand the world around you and freely communicate authentically to your personality freely. Most people simply see themselves as fully literate now and tomorrow and for the rest of their

As finals and Thanksgiving break approaches, many students feel pressured. Whether it is assignments piling up, encounters with family, athletics, preparing for graduation, or figuring out how next semester is going to turn out, this can often be a stressful time for many. When they are stressed, the most common response is to withdraw, whether

As we get closer to the end of the year, November is a month many of us anticipate. The biggest holiday celebrated in America is Thanksgiving, which honors family time, harvest season, and feasts with all the food available to eat. However, for my hometown country, November is an important month because it represents my

ChatGPT and college students go together like bacon and eggs, it’s common to see students using ChatGPT to fix grammar, generate ideas, or help with homework. I, myself, have developed a bond with AI and use it daily for many tasks. AI has become a convenient partner in my life. However, I recently fell into

Imagine coming home after a long, stressful day and being greeted by a wagging tail or a comforting purr. The relationships humans share with their pets go beyond just companionship. For many, pets are sources of comfort, joy, and loyalty, playing a crucial role in mental health. Studies show that companion animals can reduce depression