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Daphne’s Dispatch: Political opinions can strain friendships
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Daphne’s Dispatch: Political opinions can strain friendships
Ohio (1-1-1) has its first home game of the season against Valparaiso (2-1) this weekend. Ohio is looking to bounce back after a tough rematch against a Michigan State team that is ranked No. 8 in the NCAA United Soccer Coaches poll.
In Ohio, second graders learn about how “living things cause change on earth,” and about the concept of extinction, according to the Ohio Department of Education’s Standards by Grade Level for Second Grade. Third through fifth grade science curriculum teaches students to apply scientific knowledge to real-world challenges, that science is not static and science helps them understand the world around them based on evidence.
The Ohio University Board of Trustees met Monday, Aug. 19, to discuss new college deans, classroom AI usage and enrollment updates.
After 10 years in the music industry, Sabrina Carpenter has finally left her mark on the world with her new album “Short n’ Sweet.” Appropriately titled, Carpenter’s sixth studio album consists of 12 tracks with a runtime of 36 minutes. It seems the pop artist has finally hit her stride with her newest release.
In 2024, the Big Ten will compete as a total of 18 teams. The move from 13 to 18 teams was announced in 2023 and is taking effect this fall. The expansion added West Coast schools such as USC and UCLA. The two teams previously played in the Pacific-12 Conference, otherwise known as the Pac-12. With the recent realignment, the Pac-12 no longer exists with multiple teams leaving it and joining other conferences. The new Big Ten has some benefits, such as television networks making more money off of streaming college sports. However, with the expansion comes a lot of negatives.
Nearly four decades ago, MTV hosted the first Video Music Awards. Since then, the awards show has become a staple of the music industry and granted prestigious titles and name recognition to countless artists.
The quarterback position is often viewed as the most important position on a football team. The quarterback is the general of the offense and is highly important to the team's overall success. Having a good or bad quarterback can make or break a season.
As thousands of students begin a new semester at Ohio University, many are sitting with nerves and anxious thoughts about meeting their professors and making notable connections with people in their area of study.
“Alien: Romulus” (2024) is the newest installment in the Alien franchise from visionary director Fede Álvarez, who previously directed “Evil Dead” (2013) and “Don’t Breathe” (2016). One of the main themes in the franchise is being able to create life. With “Alien: Romulus,” Álvarez managed to get rather close to adding some life into this somewhat overdone series while falling into some traps of a typical Alien movie.
Shana Collins, a junior studying creative writing and psychology, has been making waves with her advocacy work at Ohio University, focusing on student mental health.
As November approaches, voters prepare for the 2024 presidential election. However, since 2020, the way voters participate has changed by the year. Along with pandemic-related changes, social media has digitized and radicalized politics. The COVID-19 pandemic and social media use have altered how people engage in politics and elections.
Ohioans voted to legalize recreational marijuana last November, but it wasn’t until this August that dispensaries were allowed to sell the substance to recreational users. While it has been legal to possess and consume marijuana since 30 days after Issue 2’s passage, the Athens community has been preparing for the start of recreational sales throughout the summer.
When Ohioans voted to legalize recreational marijuana in November 2023, Athens County had the highest rate, 69%, of residents in favor of the issue. Now, nine months later, the state has authorized recreational sales with strict regulations from state, local and institutional levels.
Although the transition from summer to fall is one of the most anticipated times of the year, it still sneaks up on us each time. With back-to-school season in full swing, it is easy to get lost in class preparation, move-in chaos and catching up with friends.
Last November, Ohio accomplished one of the greatest feats for any sport during the entire year: winning the Mid-American Conference championship and earning a bid in the NCAA tournament.
After a dominant regular season that saw Ohio finish second in the Mid-American Conference East Division, Ohio came up short in the 2023 MAC Tournament, losing 3-1 in the first round to Toledo, who finished under .500 for the year.
The transition back to, or into, college life is a tough one. For upperclassmen, going from the workplace back to the classroom is a stark contrast. And for incoming freshmen, going into a completely new environment surrounded by people you do not know is overwhelming.
An Athens City ordinance, which took effect on Jan. 1, prohibits local businesses within Athens City limits from providing single-use plastic bags. Businesses that violate the rule face a $150 fine.
Summer may be ending, but as Ohio University students prepare to return to campus and the change of seasons loom, the impact and the headlines of this summer’s news linger. Here are some of the biggest stories to come out of this summer.