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Jesse Oh

Jesse Oh is a senior in the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Communications and Information majoring in Economics and Journalism and Media Studies. Oh’s column, "What's Going On Outside of Rutgers?" runs on alternate Tuesdays.

OH: US should legalize psychedelic shrooms

When you ask someone to describe what a mushroom looks like, they will most likely imagine those funny-looking brown-capped vegetables that can be found in some of our favorite dishes.2 days ago

COLUMN: Why is Dana White promoting Jon Jones so much?

Over the past few months, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Dana White has been going out of his way to promote one particular fighter in the UFC, Jon Jones. For those of you who don't know about Jon Jones, he is one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, and many suspect Jones will be retiring after UFC 309 in Madison Square Garden on Saturday.Nov 13

OH: Evaluating economic policies of Harris, Trump

It is election week. Every four years, most American citizens face the dilemma of whether they should vote for the Democratic or Republican candidate. But over the last several years, elections have only created more division among American citizens.Nov 6

OH: Why dating feels hopeless now

Love is defined as a set of emotions or behaviors characterized by intimacy, passion and commitment, according to Verywell Mind. It is something that many of us crave, to our own detriment at times, but with the introduction of dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and Hinge, finding love in our lives was supposed to be easier than before.Oct 23

OH: Why it took so long to prosecute Diddy

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces several serious allegations against him and his organization, Bad Boy Records. Combs has been prosecuted for racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.Oct 9

OH: Legalize cannabis at federal level

It has been more than three years since Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) signed the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance and Marketplace Modernization Act. Under these laws, any adult who is at least 21 years old and resides in New Jersey is allowed to use recreational cannabis. New Jersey is not the only state that has legalized cannabis, as 24 states are currently regulating the use and possession of recreational cannabis.Sep 25

COLUMN: UFC 306 is can't-miss entertainment

A couple of months ago, Dana White, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO, announced that UFC would host a once-in-a-lifetime event this Saturday in honor of Mexican Independence Day.Sep 13

OH: Ghost jobs are haunting job market, be wary when applying in 2024

Since the employment impacts of COVID-19 have slowed, companies have been listing job postings like never before. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey shows that there is less than one unemployed person for every job opening available in the U.S.Apr 18

COLUMN: UFC 300 is must-watch event

In present times, boxers, wrestlers and various other martial artists have reenacted the tension of two gladiators fighting in the Roman Colosseum, but no company has done it better than the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).Apr 12

OH: Ozempic is far from miracle drug

More than 40 percent of adults in the U.S. suffer from obesity, and this number has been trending upward since 1999. Approximately 300,000 people die annually due to being overweight, and it is the second leading cause of preventable death in the U.S.Apr 4

OH: Generation Z's future is bad but not bleak

Earning enough to make ends meet is subjective for everyone, but the average cost of living continues to rise due to inflation.Mar 21

COLUMN: These teams are on fraud watch in NCAA Tournament

It is that time of year for all basketball fans when the best college teams across the country compete for a chance to win the 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament title.Mar 20

OH: Big Tech loves layoffs, software engineers suffer

In 2021 and early 2022, software engineering was the one job market everyone was trying to get into. Every other person I spoke to on campus wanted to be a software engineer or some other branch of computer science. Even students who did not pursue software engineering were at least encouraged to learn how to write code.Mar 7

COLUMN: WWE's toxic culture must be changed

The WWE is an entertainment program where wrestlers act out chaotic fight scenes driven by creative storytelling and electrifying personalities. It is not a secret that many superstars in the WWE play a character while performing. Many wrestlers, like Kane, play as the twisted heels of the sport, but in reality, they are some of the nicest people you will meet outside of the WWE.Feb 28