Student by day, drag queen by night, Jack Wilburn shares his journey balancing the best of both worlds. 

Professors and students who use the classroom in a more untraditional way.

Students discuss life on campus with animals they cannot live without.

Journalism student Alyssa Cruz shares her experience completing an internship abroad and redefining her own ethics for journalism.

Students and a new organization on campus give advice on how to prioritize one’s safety at college.

Backdropper Darcie Zudell gives a personal view of coming to terms with the religion she was raised on.

Backdrop writer criticizes J. D. Vance's memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, and describes how Appalachia is so much more than what meets the eye.

This Backdrop writer recalls her experience as a dual-citizen of Germany and the United States.

Backdrop writer, Mia Walsh examines the culture that allows the objectification of women who love women.

A unique hobby has helped one Backdropper remain grounded during the pandemic.

Ohio University has been struggling to increase enrollment, even before the coronavirus pandemic.

This summer, Stephanie Kendrick, an OU grad student, answered Backdrop’s call for first-person accounts of the new realities presented by the coronavirus. This is her story, in her words.

One Backdropper’s journey to embrace her identity as a mixed woman

One Backdropper recounts her first practice with local instructor Erin Pfahler at Little Fish Yoga.

A Backdropper recalls his summer internship as a reporter in Dayton, Ohio.

Backdroppers share their favorite memories from the OU Civil Ride, which took students through southern cities that played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement during the 1950s and 1960.

An Ohio University student recounts her journey to recovery and strength after being sexually assaulted.

One Backdropper shares her experience overseas.