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Daily Rundown: LFC’s ‘The Outsiders’, “I’m just a girl” trend, The Running Man review and more!

Abby’s Angle: “I’m just a girl” isn’t a playful trend

In 2022, No Doubt’s hit song “Just a Girl” had a re-emergence on TikTok, sparking a new satirical and humorous trend to capture the magic of girlhood. Female creators use the sound to post “girly” moments like, “trying to save money but I’m literally just a girl,” adding clips of shopping trips, fancy dinners and coffee dates. The #imjustagirl has over 1.7 million posts on TikTok, amassing popularity and highlighting the joys of being a woman.

Kickin’ with Kyra: Biopics are vital to entertainment

Michael Jackson’s biopic, “Michael,” is set to release April 24, 2026, and the film will feature Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, portraying him. The trailer has already broken records, reaching 116 million views within the first 24 hours, demonstrating the anticipation a biopic can bring. In a world that craves connection, these films provide it. Biopics create a sense of closeness to people and are a bridge between artistic vision and facts; this makes them a crucial form of film.

'DWTS' turns 20, five couples head to the finale

In 2005, “Dancing with the Stars” made its television debut, and twenty years later, the show remains strong and continues to grow in popularity. It’s the first fall show in over 34 years to increase its viewership five weeks in a row since its premiere. 

Former 'Dance Moms' star Nia Sioux exposes mistreatment in memoir

In recent years, the reality TV show “Dance Moms” has seen a resurgence in popularity, likely due to its arrival on streaming services and the ease of sharing video clips on social media platforms like TikTok. 

Glen Powell, Edgar Wright excel in ‘The Running Man’

Edgar Wright’s “The Running Man” is a remake of Paul Michael Glaser’s “The Running Man” (1987), which are both adaptations of Stephen King’s dystopian thriller novel of the same name, published in 1982. King wrote the novel under his pseudonym, Richard Bachman. 

LFC 'stays gold' in production of ‘The Outsiders’

This weekend, the story of “The Outsiders” by S.E. Hinton is making its way to Athens. The Lost Flamingo Theatre Company is performing the play version of the book Saturday and Sunday.

OU responds to rumored ICE sightings on Athens campus

Ohio University said it is not aware of any Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence on the Athens campus after reported sightings circulated on social media Tuesday.

Men's Basketball: Ohio falls to Bethune-Cookman after a poor shooting performance

Ohio (1-4 overall) walked into the Convocation Center on Wednesday looking to bounce back after its two-game road trip. Bethune-Cookman was next up for the Bobcats, who turned in sluggish offensive output that had them playing from behind all night. The poor shooting performance resulted in Ohio’s 76-73 home loss. 

Men’s Basketball: Poor shooting sinks Ohio in loss to Bethune-Cookman

Ohio (1-4 overall) returned to the Convocation Center after the first road trip of the year, which resulted in losses to Saint Mary’s and Louisville. The Bobcats looked to bounce back against HBCU Bethune-Cookman, but a 2-17 night from three ended up costing the Bobcats in a 76-73 loss. 

Daily Rundown: Ohio House to prohibit personhood of AI, OU celebrates Thanksgiving, OU vs. UMass in football and more!

Pennywise torments more in ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ episode four 

Episode four of HBO’s “IT: Welcome to Derry” (2025) deals with more history of where exactly IT came from, how the Native American population constantly battled IT and how they were able to contain IT.

Volleyball: What to know for Bowling Green in the MAC tournament

Third-seeded Ohio (14-16 overall, 12-6 Mid-American Conference) will be heading up to Bowling Green, Ohio, to take part in the 2025 Mid-American Conference Volleyball Tournament. Coincidentally, the Bobcats will be taking on the hosts, sixth-seeded Bowling Green (16-14 Overall, 10-8 MAC), in the first round of the tournament.

Vine is making a comeback as diVine

The internet has been buzzing with the news that Vine, the beloved six-second video platform, is making a comeback. But this is not a simple app reboot; it is a mission revival backed by Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter, now known as X. Dorsey rejects the flood of artificial intelligence on our feeds. 

Bobcats get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving

Bobcats are ready for Thanksgiving break, a five-day weekend filled with rest in preparation of finals week starting Dec. 8. 

Football: Sieh Bangura led the way against UMass with a career day

The rain poured down throughout the night in Athens, but that did not stop Ohio (7-4 overall, 5-2 Mid-American Conference) from taking care of business against UMass (0-11 overall, 0-7 MAC). Poor weather typically results in teams depending on the running game, and the Bobcats executed that to perfection. They ran 56 of 64 plays on the ground and averaged over six yards per carry throughout the game.

Off the Deep End: Impressive visuals don't mean good music

In a world dominated by visual media, it’s amazing to see artists take the aesthetics of their music to the next level. At a live show, especially considering the price of admission, enjoying a visual spectacle alongside music is expected, and it can take a show to the next level. 

Ohio House bill introduced to prohibit personhood of AI

A new legislative bill was introduced in the Ohio House of Representatives that would prohibit the ability to attribute any personhood to an artificial intelligence system. 

Football: Ohio wins a sloppy game against UMass to keep its MAC hopes alive

The stage in Athens was set for a classic Tuesday night Mid-American Conference game between an Ohio (7-5 overall, 5-2 MAC) team that was looking to keep its MAC title hopes alive and a UMass (0-11 overall, 0-7 MAC) team that was looking to notch its first win of the season. 

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