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 ...
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 ...
What is the first person that you think of when I mention the Roman Empire? For me and I would wager most of you reading this, that person would be ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 those who truly understand it, horseback riding is an art form—a delicate dance between a human and a horse based on discipline, trust, and an almost supernatural connection. It ...
As the 2024 election inches closer, Americans nationwide share a common sentiment: “Well, I don’t really care to vote or follow politics. It doesn’t really affect me too much.” The ...
Over the past week, instead of being a studious student, I decided to spend way too much money and get on a plane. Where do you may ask? Well ladies ...
Nowadays, it is not unusual to see many people listening to music at every moment of their day. Many people use earphones while walking, in the metro, or even in ...
If you’ve scrolled on any social media app within the last year, the term “intrusive thoughts” has probably popped up on your feed. Often, content creators who post about “letting ...
With homecoming in the rearview mirror, we at the Doane Owl hope everyone, staff, students, alums, families and friends had an exciting and fun time celebrating Doane University. Homecoming only ...
The happiness of having a vacation is one of the greatest satisfactions for everyone on this planet. However, it is not easy to plan where to go on holidays, which ...
During Fall Break, I took a small trip to the Joslyn Art Museum residing in Downtown Omaha. Locals said that it has been remodeled within the last year, just reopening ...
Growing up, I made many interesting friends. Many times, they would pick on me or play jokes that would upset me. When it came time to set up playdates, I ...
I exist, you exist. And no, I do not want to go into a philosophical tirade or a debate about the truthfulness of that statement. I hope that you and ...
There are many different types of travel; people can travel to different places for many reasons. People can travel because of a job, tourism, sports competitions, visiting their family or ...
In December 2013, “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” was released in theaters. Walter Mitty, an employee at Life magazine, spent his days in the office developing photos and living ...
Midterms can be stressful. Students often tear their hair out trying to squeeze in study sessions for content they don’t understand or type frantically trying to get an essay to ...
Would you rather live in the city or the country? Is living in the city a convenient or an unhealthy lifestyle? What really makes the city better than the country, ...
It has been roughly one year since Hamas, a Palestinian terrorist organization, attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and killed roughly 1,200 people as well as taking several hundred people ...
Over the summer, I went to Washington D.C., as a part of an internship program called The Fund for American Studies, TFAS. During my time in this program, I found ...
Nowadays, it is not a mystery that doing sports, having good nutrition and maintaining a healthy lifestyle plays an essential role for everyone. No matter where you are from, your ...
I am truly an expert in the art of procrastination. This is a gamble I’m willing to take. Sometimes I don’t win, letting my grades and mental health slip, but ...
As an international student, I expected to face bigger challenges in language and academics, but the real surprise came in the form of everyday interactions. Who knew that personal space, ...
It is a reality that a huge number of international students in the USA are taking advantage of the great opportunity offered by this country to pursue a university career ...
I don’t think that I am alone when I say that I like fun things. I enjoy having fun with other people, or by myself; I am perfectly comfortable with ...
Hair is such an important part of many people’s lives, especially Black women’s. Over the years, many styles have come in—dreads, perms, wigs and sew-ins. I had a perm in ...
Every once in a while, life feels like it’s perfect. Everything you do, everything you say, everything in and out of your control seems to fall into place. There’s also ...
In the world of animated movies, there generally stands two pillars: Disney/Pixar and DreamWorks. Within one of the studios, namely DreamWorks, there exists two movies at the top of the ...
One thing is evident when comparing average salaries across the United States and European nations: American workers often make more money. The average salary in the United States is constantly ...
On Sept. 17, I turn 22, which means you’re most likely reading this on my birthday. I’ve had a lot of birthday gifts, but being able to share quality journalism ...
One of the most prevalent questions in the universality of morality is “Are people naturally good or evil?” It’s a fair question, and it’s worth asking because it gives us ...
On Sept. 6, “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” was officially released on Hulu. With eight episodes in its first season, the show has already become the most-watched unscripted series ...
We all have that one singer who has helped up with a variety of things, whether it is your seasonal depression swings, a breakup, or you just need to have ...
This senior year, I am working diligently to be more mindful, present and overall in touch with myself and what is around me. That means listening to more music outside ...
As a writer, I appreciate the time and effort that it takes to try and craft unique, interesting and fun dialogue, and I would argue that for films, at the ...
Video games can be defined as an interactive form of digital entertainment played on various devices like computers, consoles or cellphones. The story begins way back in the 1940s when ...
Mindfulness. It’s something we see plastered everywhere on social media: how to be more present, how to visualize yourself being more successful, how to find yourself in the quiet moments. ...
Mild spoilers for the show “Barry.” “Barry” is one of the best shows I have ever seen. Each season builds upon itself masterfully, and I am hooked. For the record, ...
Baggy jeans … I know what you’re thinking: No, I’m okay, but thank you. That’s likely the most common response, but for some, being comfortable is just as important as ...
Every year Netflix releases another season of “Love is Blind.” Contestants go to the show hoping to fall in love by talking through a wall to people they have never ...
One of the most euphoric things that a person can do is crash out. Crashing out (or exploding, or any other slang term that older generations of people have used ...
I am a Panamanian international student, and ever since I arrived at Doane, which has been a great experience, I can’t help but notice that many people genuinely don’t know ...
Let me be the first to say welcome back to campus. I hope you all had a wonderful summer because this summer was definitely one to remember. Whether you went ...
I have spent the last four years of my life and countless hours working for the Owl newspaper. There have been so many highs and lows of being part of ...
It’s the final week of school and as expected, everyone is cramming assignments, finishing presentations and preparing for tests. With the pressure of finals looming, the library has seen an ...
My opinion pieces have been notoriously dense and left field, meaning that it does not follow the typical expectations for what an opinion piece would be for a newspaper. This ...
The end. Fin. The finale. The final chapter. Whatever you want to call it, welcome to the final hot takes (unless someone takes it over next year). I would love ...
As my time writing hot takes come to an end, I continue looking for more and more random things to rank. To be completely honest, I’m kind of running out ...
Actions speak louder than words when it comes to policymaking. For the last 20 years or so, the words of the president have not correlated with the actions of the ...
After more than a decade of subliminal messages and sneak disses, Pulitzer Prize winner Kendrick Lamar and the biggest rapper of the modern era Drake have initiated rap nuclear war ...
I am currently in a long-distance relationship, meaning my partner and I talk on the phone almost every day, sometimes we can go days without talking to each other, and ...
Last night, I had the absolute pleasure of seeing Greta Van Fleet in concert for the second time. To quote their biography on Spotify: “Greta Van Fleet has cemented their ...
Updated May 2, 2024 Recently around the country we have seen an influx of Pro-Palestinian demonstrators continue to turn out at schools across the country despite the risk of detention ...
When it comes to my opinion articles I don’t really bring up politics or anything similar to that, however I feel this is something that needs to be brought up. ...
I finished Dostoyevsky’s phenomenal “Notes from Underground” recently, and it got me thinking. In the novella, the anonymous narrator describes his plan to get beat up by General Zverkov, get ...
Earth day happened yesterday, and while I’m not the biggest lover of the outdoors, I do still love the natural environments our world has to offer. In an attempt to ...
Last week I really hurt someone’s feelings with my review of coffee flavors; sorry to all the mocha lovers out there (Blake Tobey specifically gets my most sincere apologies). But ...
After years and years of being a Dr. Pepper enthusiast, I think I know which Dr. Pepper tastes better, and let me tell you it’s the Dr. Pepper from the ...
I watched “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” recently, and I really want to talk about it. The movie is incredible by the way, go watch it. This movie is ...
This summer, I am traveling to Japan for a six-week study abroad program. To say I am excited is an understatement. This will be the first time I have left ...
This week, I am in Wisconsin for the national speech tournament. Now there are a lot of things to look forward to, but one thing I am really excited about ...
As we approach the back end of the semester I find myself more and more staring off into space, overwhelmed by the sheer amount of work I need to complete. ...
I have a strong dislike of the Royal Family of Britain, but of monarchial families in general as well. Their existence stands in opposition to everything that I stand to ...
In the very little free time that I have, I decided to indulge myself in a new series. To set a precedent, I, like many others, am an “American Horror ...
Oftentimes, we find ourselves worried and troubled at our seeming lack of progress, and look to other things to fill the time before we truly “make progress” again. Whatever goal ...
For once, I thought that hot takes could consist of useful information for some people. I feel like (and I’m basing this off personal experience only) that a lot more ...
Now, you might be wondering, did I seriously spend $1.99 on a game that I could play on cool math completely free? Yes, I did, but you want to know ...
The one thing that is certain about the world is that it is contradictory. For instance, why do the most honest people consider themselves the greatest of liars, or why ...
Everyone has that game that makes them unbelievably competitive for no good reason. Some people have that phenomenon with a lot of games, or just anything in general because they’re ...
Reality TV, sports and more may be scripted Over the past couple of weeks I have been obsessed with watching reality shows, for example Dance Moms, Jersey Shore, The Bachelorette ...
Growing use of AI leaves questions about purpose Shelby Hesman Guest Writer Cheat sheet or writing aid? ChatGPT is a chatbot that uses software to create natural-like human conversations. ChatGPT ...
“All that you need now, is in your soul,” Ronnie Van Zant and Gary Rossington of Lynyrd Skynyrd fame write. This resonates with the folk who rely on others for ...
I would like to thank The Owl’s advisor, Eric Tucker, for this week’s hot takes idea. When Tucker suggested pies, I loved the topic and I really wanted to write ...
After a very intense game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, it’s not shocking that the Chiefs won another Super Bowl. However, since it was an ...
Cheese is my favorite food group. If you’re about to argue with me that cheese is not its own food group and it is actually under the “dairy” category, just ...
On Feb. 11, while our attention was held by the opening acts of the Super Bowl, news broke that marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his Coach, Gervais Hakizimana, ...
Humans suffer the most because we are aware of our own suffering. I would contend that a cow, in captivity, would not think to itself, “These living conditions are inhumane ...
Songs elicit emotion. That is obvious, but what song elicits what emotion is complicated, and it goes into things I have neither the qualifications nor the interest in exploring, but ...
As I am now 22 (it is my birthday while I’m writing this), I’ve decided to rank my preferred alcoholic preferences since I AM OF LEGAL AGE. Disclaimer: if you’re ...
Since moving into the New Hall, my suitemates and I have bonded through movie nights. To have a movie selected, you must first put it on the big board (write ...
The month of February is a very interesting month, we have the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, but along with that, there are the Grammys, which is an eventful occasion in ...
“The Iron Claw” promises all the hallmarks of a standard sports story. A series of prodigies who shape their sport, high-flying action, over-the-top macho masculinity and a curse that torments ...
During my younger years as a middle school and elementary school student, and extending into my years as a young adult in high school, I often found myself pondering. These ...
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 ...
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 ...
What is the first person that you think of when I mention the Roman Empire? For me and I would wager most of you reading this, that person would be ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 those who truly understand it, horseback riding is an art form—a delicate dance between a human and a horse based on discipline, trust, and an almost supernatural connection. It ...
As the 2024 election inches closer, Americans nationwide share a common sentiment: “Well, I don’t really care to vote or follow politics. It doesn’t really affect me too much.” The ...
Over the past week, instead of being a studious student, I decided to spend way too much money and get on a plane. Where do you may ask? Well ladies ...
Nowadays, it is not unusual to see many people listening to music at every moment of their day. Many people use earphones while walking, in the metro, or even in ...
If you’ve scrolled on any social media app within the last year, the term “intrusive thoughts” has probably popped up on your feed. Often, content creators who post about “letting ...
With homecoming in the rearview mirror, we at the Doane Owl hope everyone, staff, students, alums, families and friends had an exciting and fun time celebrating Doane University. Homecoming only ...
The happiness of having a vacation is one of the greatest satisfactions for everyone on this planet. However, it is not easy to plan where to go on holidays, which ...
During Fall Break, I took a small trip to the Joslyn Art Museum residing in Downtown Omaha. Locals said that it has been remodeled within the last year, just reopening ...
Growing up, I made many interesting friends. Many times, they would pick on me or play jokes that would upset me. When it came time to set up playdates, I ...
I exist, you exist. And no, I do not want to go into a philosophical tirade or a debate about the truthfulness of that statement. I hope that you and ...
There are many different types of travel; people can travel to different places for many reasons. People can travel because of a job, tourism, sports competitions, visiting their family or ...
In December 2013, “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” was released in theaters. Walter Mitty, an employee at Life magazine, spent his days in the office developing photos and living ...
Midterms can be stressful. Students often tear their hair out trying to squeeze in study sessions for content they don’t understand or type frantically trying to get an essay to ...
Would you rather live in the city or the country? Is living in the city a convenient or an unhealthy lifestyle? What really makes the city better than the country, ...
It has been roughly one year since Hamas, a Palestinian terrorist organization, attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and killed roughly 1,200 people as well as taking several hundred people ...
Over the summer, I went to Washington D.C., as a part of an internship program called The Fund for American Studies, TFAS. During my time in this program, I found ...
Nowadays, it is not a mystery that doing sports, having good nutrition and maintaining a healthy lifestyle plays an essential role for everyone. No matter where you are from, your ...
I am truly an expert in the art of procrastination. This is a gamble I’m willing to take. Sometimes I don’t win, letting my grades and mental health slip, but ...
As an international student, I expected to face bigger challenges in language and academics, but the real surprise came in the form of everyday interactions. Who knew that personal space, ...
It is a reality that a huge number of international students in the USA are taking advantage of the great opportunity offered by this country to pursue a university career ...
I don’t think that I am alone when I say that I like fun things. I enjoy having fun with other people, or by myself; I am perfectly comfortable with ...
Hair is such an important part of many people’s lives, especially Black women’s. Over the years, many styles have come in—dreads, perms, wigs and sew-ins. I had a perm in ...
Every once in a while, life feels like it’s perfect. Everything you do, everything you say, everything in and out of your control seems to fall into place. There’s also ...
In the world of animated movies, there generally stands two pillars: Disney/Pixar and DreamWorks. Within one of the studios, namely DreamWorks, there exists two movies at the top of the ...
One thing is evident when comparing average salaries across the United States and European nations: American workers often make more money. The average salary in the United States is constantly ...
On Sept. 17, I turn 22, which means you’re most likely reading this on my birthday. I’ve had a lot of birthday gifts, but being able to share quality journalism ...
One of the most prevalent questions in the universality of morality is “Are people naturally good or evil?” It’s a fair question, and it’s worth asking because it gives us ...
On Sept. 6, “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” was officially released on Hulu. With eight episodes in its first season, the show has already become the most-watched unscripted series ...
We all have that one singer who has helped up with a variety of things, whether it is your seasonal depression swings, a breakup, or you just need to have ...
This senior year, I am working diligently to be more mindful, present and overall in touch with myself and what is around me. That means listening to more music outside ...
As a writer, I appreciate the time and effort that it takes to try and craft unique, interesting and fun dialogue, and I would argue that for films, at the ...
Video games can be defined as an interactive form of digital entertainment played on various devices like computers, consoles or cellphones. The story begins way back in the 1940s when ...
Mindfulness. It’s something we see plastered everywhere on social media: how to be more present, how to visualize yourself being more successful, how to find yourself in the quiet moments. ...
Mild spoilers for the show “Barry.” “Barry” is one of the best shows I have ever seen. Each season builds upon itself masterfully, and I am hooked. For the record, ...
Baggy jeans … I know what you’re thinking: No, I’m okay, but thank you. That’s likely the most common response, but for some, being comfortable is just as important as ...
Every year Netflix releases another season of “Love is Blind.” Contestants go to the show hoping to fall in love by talking through a wall to people they have never ...
One of the most euphoric things that a person can do is crash out. Crashing out (or exploding, or any other slang term that older generations of people have used ...
I am a Panamanian international student, and ever since I arrived at Doane, which has been a great experience, I can’t help but notice that many people genuinely don’t know ...
Let me be the first to say welcome back to campus. I hope you all had a wonderful summer because this summer was definitely one to remember. Whether you went ...
I have spent the last four years of my life and countless hours working for the Owl newspaper. There have been so many highs and lows of being part of ...
It’s the final week of school and as expected, everyone is cramming assignments, finishing presentations and preparing for tests. With the pressure of finals looming, the library has seen an ...
My opinion pieces have been notoriously dense and left field, meaning that it does not follow the typical expectations for what an opinion piece would be for a newspaper. This ...
The end. Fin. The finale. The final chapter. Whatever you want to call it, welcome to the final hot takes (unless someone takes it over next year). I would love ...
As my time writing hot takes come to an end, I continue looking for more and more random things to rank. To be completely honest, I’m kind of running out ...
Actions speak louder than words when it comes to policymaking. For the last 20 years or so, the words of the president have not correlated with the actions of the ...
After more than a decade of subliminal messages and sneak disses, Pulitzer Prize winner Kendrick Lamar and the biggest rapper of the modern era Drake have initiated rap nuclear war ...
I am currently in a long-distance relationship, meaning my partner and I talk on the phone almost every day, sometimes we can go days without talking to each other, and ...
Last night, I had the absolute pleasure of seeing Greta Van Fleet in concert for the second time. To quote their biography on Spotify: “Greta Van Fleet has cemented their ...
Updated May 2, 2024 Recently around the country we have seen an influx of Pro-Palestinian demonstrators continue to turn out at schools across the country despite the risk of detention ...
When it comes to my opinion articles I don’t really bring up politics or anything similar to that, however I feel this is something that needs to be brought up. ...
I finished Dostoyevsky’s phenomenal “Notes from Underground” recently, and it got me thinking. In the novella, the anonymous narrator describes his plan to get beat up by General Zverkov, get ...
Earth day happened yesterday, and while I’m not the biggest lover of the outdoors, I do still love the natural environments our world has to offer. In an attempt to ...
Last week I really hurt someone’s feelings with my review of coffee flavors; sorry to all the mocha lovers out there (Blake Tobey specifically gets my most sincere apologies). But ...
After years and years of being a Dr. Pepper enthusiast, I think I know which Dr. Pepper tastes better, and let me tell you it’s the Dr. Pepper from the ...
I watched “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” recently, and I really want to talk about it. The movie is incredible by the way, go watch it. This movie is ...
This summer, I am traveling to Japan for a six-week study abroad program. To say I am excited is an understatement. This will be the first time I have left ...
This week, I am in Wisconsin for the national speech tournament. Now there are a lot of things to look forward to, but one thing I am really excited about ...
As we approach the back end of the semester I find myself more and more staring off into space, overwhelmed by the sheer amount of work I need to complete. ...
I have a strong dislike of the Royal Family of Britain, but of monarchial families in general as well. Their existence stands in opposition to everything that I stand to ...
In the very little free time that I have, I decided to indulge myself in a new series. To set a precedent, I, like many others, am an “American Horror ...
Oftentimes, we find ourselves worried and troubled at our seeming lack of progress, and look to other things to fill the time before we truly “make progress” again. Whatever goal ...
For once, I thought that hot takes could consist of useful information for some people. I feel like (and I’m basing this off personal experience only) that a lot more ...
Now, you might be wondering, did I seriously spend $1.99 on a game that I could play on cool math completely free? Yes, I did, but you want to know ...
The one thing that is certain about the world is that it is contradictory. For instance, why do the most honest people consider themselves the greatest of liars, or why ...
Everyone has that game that makes them unbelievably competitive for no good reason. Some people have that phenomenon with a lot of games, or just anything in general because they’re ...
Reality TV, sports and more may be scripted Over the past couple of weeks I have been obsessed with watching reality shows, for example Dance Moms, Jersey Shore, The Bachelorette ...
Growing use of AI leaves questions about purpose Shelby Hesman Guest Writer Cheat sheet or writing aid? ChatGPT is a chatbot that uses software to create natural-like human conversations. ChatGPT ...
“All that you need now, is in your soul,” Ronnie Van Zant and Gary Rossington of Lynyrd Skynyrd fame write. This resonates with the folk who rely on others for ...
I would like to thank The Owl’s advisor, Eric Tucker, for this week’s hot takes idea. When Tucker suggested pies, I loved the topic and I really wanted to write ...
After a very intense game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, it’s not shocking that the Chiefs won another Super Bowl. However, since it was an ...
Cheese is my favorite food group. If you’re about to argue with me that cheese is not its own food group and it is actually under the “dairy” category, just ...
On Feb. 11, while our attention was held by the opening acts of the Super Bowl, news broke that marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his Coach, Gervais Hakizimana, ...
Humans suffer the most because we are aware of our own suffering. I would contend that a cow, in captivity, would not think to itself, “These living conditions are inhumane ...
Songs elicit emotion. That is obvious, but what song elicits what emotion is complicated, and it goes into things I have neither the qualifications nor the interest in exploring, but ...
As I am now 22 (it is my birthday while I’m writing this), I’ve decided to rank my preferred alcoholic preferences since I AM OF LEGAL AGE. Disclaimer: if you’re ...
Since moving into the New Hall, my suitemates and I have bonded through movie nights. To have a movie selected, you must first put it on the big board (write ...
The month of February is a very interesting month, we have the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, but along with that, there are the Grammys, which is an eventful occasion in ...
“The Iron Claw” promises all the hallmarks of a standard sports story. A series of prodigies who shape their sport, high-flying action, over-the-top macho masculinity and a curse that torments ...
During my younger years as a middle school and elementary school student, and extending into my years as a young adult in high school, I often found myself pondering. These ...
