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Women’s Basketball: What to know for the WNIT opener against UMBC

Just one week after Ohio’s strong Mid-American Conference tournament push, the Bobcats will be back in The Convo participating in another tournament. Unlike the conference tournament, this one is on the national level.

Sassy Cassie: Trump's war is not justified

The United States has been involved with the Middle East since the 1990s following the first Gulf War. I was born in 2004; there hasn’t been a time when the U.S. military was without conflict in the Middle East. The war in the Middle East can be easily avoided, yet presidents in place haven’t sought out a peaceful resolution. Generations have grown up to accept war conflicts, but the reasons politicians give for war do not make it justifiable. 

Celebrating Women’s History Month, OU’s notable women

Since the first woman enrolled at Ohio University, the legacy and rich history of women in the university has inspired many to support their dreams and become the best academic versions of themselves. March is Women’s History Month, and there are endless women to recognize and support during this time. 

Daily Rundown: Meet Talisa Lemke, world’s largest natural gas facility and resources through Athens Public Libraries!

Baseball: Ohio swept at home in series against Western Michigan

Ohio (3-18, 1-5 Mid-American Conference) is coming off a series against the visiting Western Michigan Broncos (9-9, 5-1 MAC) where the Bobcats went 0-3. So far this season, one of Ohio’s biggest issues has been hitting the ball consistently against opposing pitchers. 

‘Hokum’ trailer builds suspense, intrigue

The trailer for the upcoming horror film “Hokum” was released Wednesday.

Entertainment Look-A-Head: BTS Comeback, local festivals

Tuesday, March 17 

SXSW Music Showcase In Review: All-American Rejects, Don Toliver

South by Southwest days one and two included some of the best and brightest in the music industry. With many amazing prospects, some long-time stars and some currently rising to the icon status gave shows that proved music truly never dies. 

Josh D’Amaro takes over for Bob Iger as CEO of Disney

After nearly two decades leading The Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger will step down as CEO and Josh D’Amaro, the current chairman of Disney Experiences, will step into the role.

Swim & Dive: Talisa Lemke fuses coaching, artistry  

Since she was a teenager, Talisa Lemke has pursued diving and the arts in equal measure. Lemke is a five-time Mid-American Conference Diving Champion, an actor in award-winning German films and the Ohio diving coach with the best MAC Championship results since 2013. 

Oh Well: 'Love Story' is invasive, but addictive

Ryan Murphy’s “Love Story” is a series based on John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s relationship, and it has taken off. Biopics are known to be invasive and inaccurate by leaving out facts and dramatizing a public figure’s life. What no one realizes is they are watching watered-down versions of beloved celebrities, and it’s addicting. 

Daily Rundown: sobriety at OU, Alden renovations, Men’s Basketball and more!

Men’s Basketball: Ohio looking to regroup after early exit from MAC Tournament 

It is no mystery that Ohio has experienced success under head coach Jeff Boals, who just finished his seventh season with the Bobcats. However, after Thursday night's loss to Kent State in Cleveland, it marked back-to-back first-round exits in the Mid-American Conference Tournament for Ohio. 

New “Backrooms” movie teaser excites horror fanatics

A24 is giving the world a “Backrooms” movie. Near the end of February, the entertainment company released its first teaser trailer for the movie that is set to hit theaters May 29. 

OU students navigate sobriety amid party culture

While many students are under the legal drinking age during their early years of college, this does not always prevent them from attending parties or consuming alcohol.

Alexa Play: YikYak’s anonymity alters hookup culture

Seeking anonymous in-person sex is nothing new to the digital age: from Craigslist solicitation to Grindr, hookup culture and sex norms are constantly evolving. For those navigating a fear of rejection and fear of being single, the anonymous app YikYak offers avenues for physical intimacy. 

David’s Thoughts: We must live Black history, not just remember it

Although Black History Month has passed, it’s important not to let the remembrance and themes pass with the month. It’s meant to honor the centuries' worth of triumph, creativity, and revolution that characterize Black history around the world, a reminder of the transformative role of African Americans in American history, as many reflect on stories both heard a thousand times and the stories unheard, untold and forgotten.  

Ask Aleni: There is a thing as too much protein

We live in a trend-following, domino-effect, cultured world and that has been evident over the past couple of months. Ideas come and go, but the ones creating an impact typically become part of everyday life. When a movement shows signs of success, many retailers attempt to join in and follow as a way of promotion.

Abby's Angle: Tanking isn't a crisis in the NBA

The hot topic of this NBA season is tanking, which is defined as “intentionally weakening a roster or prioritizing long-term development over short-term wins to secure better draft lottery odds.” In the NBA, teams might sit their stars or ease off later in the season to have a bad record because the 14 NBA teams that miss the playoffs enter the draft lottery and compete for the No. 1 pick.