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Stars Align: Feb. 8-15, horoscopes for love

It’s officially Valentine’s Day week, and the cosmos are busy lining up a story for each sign's love life. 

Women's Basketball: Poor paint shooting dooms Ohio in loss to Old Dominion

The Bobcats (13-9) lost to the Old Dominion Monarchs (15-10) by a score of 84-76. This was the first time since Dec. 28 that the Bobcats faced off against a non-Mid-American Conference team and it showed somewhat, as Ohio was not adjusted to the shooting of this time as much. 

Bald eagle comeback results in four nests in Athens

American bald eagles are an incredible sight to see, even with their population increasing significantly over the years. Athens’ bald eagles are often spotted, flying majestically through the air or perched on a tree after being considered endangered on a federal or state level.

US Headlines: ICE in Minnesota, backlash over Trump’s racist post

Monday, Feb. 2

Tensions surrounding Nelsonville city councils continue

Tensions continue in Nelsonville surrounding Issue 23, as both the statutory and charter city councils continue to hold meetings, while only one has real governance.

Students prioritize fitness as gyms see spike in traffic

This year, plenty of Ohio University students are turning to the gym to burn off steam. For many, the gym has become an integral part of their routine. Some say the structure and routine fuel their motivation and consistency. Others are drawn in by the atmosphere the gym provides, as a place of growth and shared mindsets. As attendance continues to rise, the gym is becoming a second home to many.

Athens Crokinole Club creates friendship over board games

Most board game lovers enjoy a large group of people to share the fun with during a friendly competition. Many Athens residents also appreciate this aspect of board games, but their usual scene involves drinking crafted cocktails and cider and playing crokinole next to the cozy fireplace in the West End Ciderhouse. 

Weekender: Dogs, craft nights, shows at The Union

Tuesday, Feb. 10

Deep Dive Games brings tabletop fun to Athens

Deep Dive Games is bustling throughout the week with tables of families and locals looking to have some fun while playing tabletop games and trading cards. Many customers come to the shop’s daily tournaments, while some are interested in its extensive collection of single trading cards and games, such as Pokémon or Magic: The Gathering.

Drafts for a Difference supports local charities, organizations

On the first Wednesday of each month, every draft at Pigskin Bar and Grille benefits community charities and organizations chosen by the members of the Athens Sunrise Rotary, a club focused on supporting and uplifting those locally and globally. A year after the club formed in 2016, it began its monthly Drafts for a Difference, a happy hour dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the chosen organization. 

Daily Rundown: Ohio Equal Rights campaigns, OU vs. Old Dominion in women's basketball, new TikTok owners and more!

Women’s Basketball: What to know for Old Dominion

Ohio (13-8 Overall, 7-4 Mid-American Conference) is back in The Convo this Saturday after its dominant win against Western Michigan for an interconference matchup against the Old Dominion Monarchs (14-10 Overall, 6-6 Sunbelt Conference). 

Invincible season four trailer creates excitement for fans

After almost a year-long break, Amazon Prime’s “Invincible” dropped the trailer for its fourth season. 

TikTok’s new U.S. ownership causes controversy 

On Jan. 22, the Chinese-owned app TikTok sold its U.S. operations to multiple U.S. companies. The app, originally owned by ByteDance, sold its majority ownership of U.S. TikTok operations to Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX.

‘The Mortuary Assistant’ gets live-action adaptation 

The trailer for the upcoming “The Mortuary Assistant” horror film was released Jan. 16. Adapted from DreadXP studio’s game of its namesake, this is the next installment of the rising game-to-film adaptations trend. 

Jack of All Takes: Joel Embiid has the best story in sports

Philadelphia 76ers center and former NBA MVP Joel Embiid was dealt the short end of the stick in terms of injury luck, but he’s determined not to let that define his career. After years of lingering left knee issues, he decided to bite the bullet last April and undergo arthroscopic surgery to reconstruct the troubled joint. 

Abby's Angle: Stop hating Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is next week, and people are busy writing heartfelt letters, buying flowers and planning special dinner dates. While historians still dispute the origins of the holiday, the modern and commercialized version of Valentine’s Day dominating American culture began in the 1840s. Valentine’s Day is meant to celebrate love, whether that be with a romantic partner, friends or family.

We Regret to Inform You: Don't be afraid to miss out

Imagine a cold winter night, the snow is falling and ice covers the roads in a thick sheet. Court Street is bustling with excited young adults ready to take on the night. You get in your finest halter top and mini skirt, prepared to allow that liquid blanket of courage to warm you up, instead of a coat. 

Ohio Equal Rights campaigns two amendments for November ballot

Ohio Equal Rights is currently collecting signatures to include two amendments on the November 2026 midterm ballots. The Ohio Equal Rights Amendment would protect citizens from governmental discrimination, and the Ohio Right to Marry Amendment would protect same-sex marriage.

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