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Daily Rundown: Playa Bowls in Athens, Jackie O’s 20th, a baseball series win and more!

Playa Bowls opens its Athens location, brings long lines

Playa Bowls, an ​​açaí, pitaya, and coconut bowl and smoothie shop, opened its Athens location on Friday, located at 63 S. Court St. next to Raising Cane's.

Jackie O’s 20th anniversary brings beer, music, togetherness

Jackie O’s, a brewery that started as a neighborhood pub and turned into an internationally recognized craft brewery, had its 20th Anniversary Extravaganza on Saturday, honoring 20 years of business.

Abby’s Angle: Marrying rich shouldn’t be your life goal

In college, it’s not uncommon to hear girls say the only reason they’re here is to find a rich husband, or if school doesn’t work out, they’ll just marry a rich man. Marrying for money isn’t a new revelation; it historically predates marrying for love. 

Baseball: Ohio gets its first series win of year at Bowling Green

Ohio (5-19 overall, 3-6 Mid-American Conference) went on the road and built some momentum with a series victory over Bowling Green (6-14 overall, 3-6 MAC). Ohio has started its first year under head coach Andrew See poorly, but the pair of wins this weekend may be a sign that this group is turning a corner.

Editorial: Be a responsible bystander

The 2026 Fest Season has started, and thousands of Ohio University students will flood from campus to the outer streets of Athens and celebrate the warm weather. For seniors, this marks the close of their final semester and the last moments for partying in Athens as a student. Due to the Fest Season party culture, students might drink or use substances more heavily. While the season is meant to be spent outside, with friends, without a care in the world, the weekend's festivities can also lead to unsafe behavior through excessive consumption. 

Soph’s Soapbox: Oscars deliver powerful ‘In Memoriam’ performance

One of the most moving parts of any awards ceremony is the "In Memoriam” section. While award shows are there to honor current outstanding performances, the “In Memoriam” section allows celebration for those who came before. In the middle of the show, everyone takes time to honor those who died in the past year, and watching this year's felt like a powerful celebration of life rather than a reminder of death. 

Stars Align: March 22-28 horoscope, Aries season is upon us

Aries season is upon us and the astrological new year has officially begun. In the astrological calendar, when the sun leaves Pisces during the March 20 spring equinox, it returns to Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, and begins a new cycle. 

For The Record: Timothée Chalamet isn’t just offensive, he’s uneducated

Dune actor Timothée Chalamet is under fire for comments about ballet and opera, made in a Feb. 24 video with Matthew McConaughey in the Variety & CNN Town Hall. 

Emily’s Evidence: Airlines should be held to a higher standard

As I sat next to a sleeping man on a hard plastic bench at the Chicago O’Hare International Airport this past week, I thought about how cattywampus a routine connection back to Columbus had turned out. 

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ trailer brings excitement to fans

Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios are back with Tom Holland’s Spider-Man with “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” As the first Spider-Man introduced into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Holland has left a vast impact on the franchise and the legacy of Spider-Man. With the success of the last three movies focused on Holland’s Spider-Man, fans have their eyes on the new trailer. 

US Headlines: Epstein files investigation, ICE in airports

Monday, March 16

Police blotter: Arrests made, warrants of the week, 92 quarters

Friday, March 13

Maggie Davis Market Express to open in Baker Center

Students will soon be able to enjoy a new shopping market on Ohio University’s campus.

Fest Season returns, residents prepare for crowds

Spring’s arrival in Athens marks the start of another Fest Season. Fest season, a term used to describe the six weeks of weekend day parties from mid-March to April, is a highly anticipated time when students flock to as many parties as they can, most times taking up entire streets. 

Weekender: Literary festival, guided hike, sewing workshop

Tuesday, March 24

Concerns grow as Iran-US conflict continues

The conflict between the U.S. and Iran continues to escalate as both Washington and Tehran volley consistent threats and attacks in the Middle East.

Invisible Ground Project brings Athens’ history to life

The Invisible Ground Project allows visitors and locals alike to learn more about the rich history throughout Southeast Ohio. 

Athens Public Transit strives for free service, online support

A car is something some Athens residents have to do without. 

Women’s Basketball: Defensive collapse ends Ohio’s season in the WNIT against UMBC

Ohio’s Women's basketball season officially ended in a heartbreaking overtime loss in the first round of WNIT against the University of Maryland Baltimore County Retrievers. The Bobcats loss today can be described as the tale of two halves for Ohio’s defense as they blew a 19-point lead.