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OU students to vote on university disclosure of Israel bonds

Student Senate elections are coming up Tuesday, and accompanying the ballot is Senate Bill 2526-11, a question for all Ohio University students regarding the university’s investments and Israel bonds.

Stars Align: March 29-April 4, Pink Moon is here

April is on its way, but the only joke played on April Fool’s Day will be the chaotic energy of the Pink Moon, which will peak at 10:11 p.m. EDT April 1.

Editorial: OU's silence after Myron Gaines' visit is disgraceful

Ohio University is a public institution bound by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. That means speakers like Myron Gaines are legally allowed to appear on campus. As the Student Press Law Center affirms, public universities cannot restrict speech based solely on its offensiveness or viewpoint.

Jack of All Takes: NBA’s games-played minimum rule needs changing

This past week, the NBA’s rule requiring players to participate in a minimum of 65 out of 82 games to be eligible for awards has once again come under fire. I have been in favor of adjusting or abolishing this requirement for a while now, but NBA superstar Cade Cunningham’s recent freak injury urged me to speak on the corruption of this rule.

Natalie’s Notes: The SAVE Act violates women’s rights, voting rights

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act was introduced to Congress in January 2025. It has since passed the House of Representatives. Now, President Donald Trump eagerly awaits the Senate’s approval, signing away over a century of women’s rights and voting rights, all while benefiting his administration. The alarm bells are sounding; this isn’t a democracy funded bill, and it will destroy U.S. foundations. 

Oh Well: ICE, fly away

The Transportation Security Administration has been experiencing staff shortages with over 50,000 TSA officers not receiving pay since the United States partial government shutdown, starting Feb 14. To add on, more than 480 transportation security officers have quit because of the shutdown. This shortage is resulting in historically long TSA wait times and the deployment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to come into airports to “assist.”

Break of Dawn: Cesar Chavez’s allegations teach us a lesson

On March 18, The New York Times broke a story detailing sexual assault allegations in relation to a well-known labor and civil rights leader, Cesar Chavez. Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers of America with Chavez, also shared a statement on Medium detailing her own experience with sexual assault and coercion by Chavez, which resulted in pregnancies. 

Softball: Ohio splits doubleheader after explosive Central Michigan game

Ohio (21-12, 4-4 Mid-American Conference) split a set of games with Central Michigan over the weekend. The score of the first game was 6-3 in Ohio’s favor, and 5-3 against Central Michigan in the second game. Both teams were very evenly matched, but some unfavorable calls and fielding issues hurt Ohio in the second game.

Bobcats host Congo, High Fests

A swathe of students were busy throughout the weekend, starting their Congo Fest celebrations Friday by traveling in droves to the houses on Congress Street and finishing their celebratory weekend Saturday at High Fest on High Street.

Sublime reviving with ‘tribute’ album

California ska-punk band Sublime announced its first new album in 30 years March 25, called “Until The Sun Explodes.” The album is set to release on June 12 via Atlantic Records, and the announcement came with an accompanying single, titled after the album, and a music video. 

OU extends flexible work policy, Hayes incident re-highlighted

Ohio University’s Policy 40.063 went into effect, extending a policy allowing flexible work schedules, hours and work locations for administrators and “classified employees,” on Feb. 26, 2025, and was extended almost a year later.

SAVE America Act could change voter laws

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, commonly known as the SAVE America Act, is a bill that would enforce stricter restrictions on voting and voter registration across the country. The bill, being pushed by the Trump administration, has caused substantial backlash for its intense changes that many argue would disenfranchise minority groups.

US Headlines: US deploys troops, two dead after LaGuardia collision

Two dead after collision at LaGuardia Airport 

Bobcats to voice opinion on OU investment in Israel

The Student Senate voted unanimously to send a referendum bringing the issues of Ohio University's divestment and disclosure to a student vote. The student body has the opportunity to vote on both issues through a form in their emails Tuesday. 

Star of India offers varied palette for Athens

Everyone has their cravings and preferences, whether that be barbecue, Italian or Mexican food. There are many restaurants available for Athens residents, and for those looking for local Indian cuisine, Star of India is a short walk down Union Street. 

OU golf course opens, attracts golfers to the greens

With warmer weather approaching, golfers flock to Ohio University’s golf course located on 106 S. Green Drive. The golf course, which claims roughly 3152 to 3300 yards of grass across nine holes, opened for the spring March 2.

Weekender Briefs: Beautification month, baseball, Take Back the Night

Tuesday, March 31

Daily Rundown: Myron Gaines debates OU students, Ohio's fight against elder abuse, Spring literary festival and more!

‘The Toxic Masculinity Tour’ comes to College Green

On Thursday, a crowd gathered outside Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium where political commentator, podcast host and former Homeland Security investigations special agent Myron Gaines held a public debate with Ohio University students.