Oct 29 2025

Opinion

Charlie Kirk and the dangers behind Turning Point USA

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Margo Ellis, Opinion Editor– About a week after the initial shock of Charlie Kirk’s assassination wore off, I found myself scrolling mindlessly on social media.  Looking for nothing in particular,...

Oct 29 2025

Opinion

The bewitching paradox of Dwayne Johnson in ‘The Smashing Machine’

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Jackson Bragman, Special to The Denisonian– Disclaimer: This review contains spoilers from the 2025 film “The Smashing Machine.”  Dwayne Johnson has been in our lives for a long time now....

Oct 29 2025

Sports

Zittel recognized as Kay Yow Servant Leader

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Emily Orsini, Sports Editor– The Kay Yow Servant Leader award is presented to student-athletes across the country who demonstrate leadership and commitment to serving the community. Jess Zittel, a senior...

Oct 15 2025

Features

Meet The Denisonian Editorial Staff for 2025!

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Interested in joining The Denisonian? The Denisonian is open to all students of all academic interests. No experience in journalism is necessary to begin writing! Just show up to any...

Oct 15 2025

Arts and Life

From housing to admission, Meng leads with intention

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Grace Ostrosky, Arts & Life Editor– To high school students, Denison’s Office of Admission may seem intimidating. But to members of the office itself, it is a community.  Carianne Meng...

Oct 15 2025

Arts and Life

Mid-Autumn festival celebrates community and heritage

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Nhat Linh Dang, Special to The Denisonian– The warm glow of lanterns filled the room as students gathered around tables, crafting colorful cards and sampling an array of mooncakes.  Laughter...

Oct 15 2025

Arts and Life

Professor Spotlight: Laura Russell finds meaning in life’s gifts

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Natalie Isberg, Special to The Denisonian– It’s the little gifts that Dr. Laura Russell has learned to appreciate over the years, including the birthdays, her trips to frozen yogurt with...

Oct 15 2025

News

‘Performative male’ competition creates large student engagement

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Donald Keough, News Editor– The Bandersnatch was packed shoulder to shoulder on Oct. 10, as students watched the Denison’s first performative male competition. These competitions have become a trend at...

Oct 15 2025

News

Plant-based options pose challenges for some students

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Katey Woodruff, Features Editor– One in 10 college students follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, which is more than twice the percent of the general population, according to a 2019...

Oct 15 2025

Opinion

Go Birds! Get Wawa! Why Philadelphia is the best

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Emily Orsini, Sports Editor– On a cold December morning in 2004, I was born with thick curly hair and a comically large, kelly green foam finger on my hand.  When...