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Week nine Student Media Poll top 25 picks

Each week, the Sports' editorial team selects its Top 25 FBS college football teams for the Student Media Poll.

Football: Jay Crable finds success at Ohio with football family background

Ohio has found success during the past couple of seasons, including back-to-back 10 or more win seasons, and of course, last year's Mid-American Conference Championship. Unfortunately, with success comes the loss of players in today’s college football landscape, and teams looking to repeat, like Ohio, need some new faces to step up. 

American politics symbolized in recent media

Political messaging can be seen everywhere in American media in 2025. It’s seen in apocalyptic thrillers, teen dramas and even superhero films, making everything we watch a commentary on the paths the U.S is going down.

A guide to protesting safely this election season

With the recent spike in protests, like the nationwide No Kings protests earlier this month, it’s important to know how to attend these rallies safely. If you’ve already been to a protest or are going to be attending your first one soon, here are some resources and tips out there to help you this election season. 

Athens County residents to vote on multiple levies in upcoming ballot

Athens County residents will vote on three levy issues in the upcoming 2025 General Election this fall. 

OU communications policy sparks faculty free speech concerns

An interim policy on external communications at Ohio University has prompted faculty to question its implications for free speech and academic independence. The policy, 31.001, took effect Aug. 17, 2025, and was introduced by Vice President of University Communications and Marketing Robin Oliver and approved by President Lori Stewart Gonzalez.

Letter from the Editor: Don’t lose hope in democracy

Since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term Jan. 20, the American people have witnessed unprecedented destruction of U.S. institutions. The tirade Trump and his fellow Republicans in power are on is rapidly leaving our government in a state vulnerable to a hostile authoritarian takeover. 

‘Saturday Night Live’ political cold opens highlight election days

“SNL” for Trump cold open: Nov. 10 2024

Athens Scream Park terrifies Southeast Ohioans

Correction appended: A previous version of this article listed the final day of the park as Oct. 31 instead of Nov. 2. The change has been made.

Athens High School Football: Bulldogs stunned by Nelsonville-York in 27-12 loss

Going into their game against Nelsonville-York (10-0), the Athens Bulldogs (9-1) had so many reasons to win this one in particular. If they had won, the Bulldogs would’ve had a perfect 10-0 regular season, beaten their rival at home, won on senior night for their cheerleaders, band members and football players and advanced into the playoffs. 

Volleyball: What to know for Ohio’s matchup with Kent State

Ohio (8-15 overall, 6-5 MAC) is back in the Convocation Center to take on Kent State (8-14 overall, 3-8 MAC) for the second time this season in a crucial conference showdown. 

Political ad campaigns shaped America

With upcoming elections, TV and social media are flooded with campaign advertisements. Big promises and catchy jingles are trying to get people to vote for candidates and policies. There have been countless memorable ads; some have shaped election results, while others have set the framework for how advertising would look going forward.

Oh Well: There’s a right time to say ‘I love you’

There are three words on the tip of my tongue, my teeth and my lips. I have been wondering when the right time to say those three words is. In the past, when I said “I love you,” I was told I said it too early. I’ve been insecure about the right time ever since. 

Daphne’s Dispatch: Analyze local election candidates in Athens

The candidates running in local elections directly influence your day-to-day living. From policies and budgets to education and public safety, the people whose names are written on the upcoming Nov. 4 general election ballot have been deeply involved in the city’s business.

Clara’s Commentary: School levies are vital for districts

Every day, my seventh graders walk into my classroom with an understanding that they will be fed, the lights will be on, the bathrooms will work, the water will run and their teachers will be paid to enrich their minds. In Ohio, my students are guaranteed this by voters through tax levies that keep our schools open. 

Soccer: Ohio offense explodes 31 shots in season finale win against UMass 

Ohio (5-9-5, 3-5-4 in the Mid-American Conference) traveled to Rudd Field to face off against UMass (5-7-4, 3-5-2 in the MAC), resulting in a 4-1 win for the Bobcats. 

Volleyball: Ohio splits the series against Ball State, stays in MAC race

Ohio’s five-game winning streak ended this weekend in Muncie, Indiana, as it took on Ball State on Friday and Saturday, ending the weekend with one win and one loss. 

Daily Rundown: OU percussion concert, Little Fish Brewing, Football and more!

Soph’s Soapbox: Celebrities should advocate for local elections

As Election Day approaches, local candidates and issues take the forefront of local news. Decisions on how tax dollars are spent and trustee candidates are important to locals. However, local elections usually see smaller voter turnout due to the lack of people urging others to vote.