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Daily Rundown: Public urination at OU, broadband in Southeast Ohio and Athens High School football!

Soccer: Gritty defense leads Ohio to a draw with Bowling Green 

Ohio (3-4-2 overall, 1-0-1 Mid-American Conference) hosted Bowling Green (6-1-2 overall, 1-0-1 MAC), tying the Falcons 1-1. Emotions were high as both teams were fighting in the Turn It Gold game for donations.  

‘Wuthering Heights’ book accuracy conversation reaches new 'heights'

The teaser trailer for Emerald Fennell’s upcoming “Wuthering Heights”adaptationreleased Sept. 3, and naturally sparked discourse and distaste among book-lovers and movie-goers. The movie will star Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw and Jacob Elordias Heathcliff and is set to release Feb. 13, 2026.

Athens High School Football: What to know for Vinton County

The Athens Bulldogs (4-0) will once again face a rival team while not on their home turf when they go against the Vinton County Vikings (0-4) at Vinton County Stadium. Kickoff will be at 7 p.m. Friday.

OU aims to expand broadband in Southeast Ohio

Broadband internet is something lawmakers and interest groups across the U.S. have been promising to improve for a while. Many cities and villages still lack high-speed internet even after federal goals working to increase access to rural and low-income areas were set during the Biden administration. 

New thrift store coming to Athens

Ohio Thrift is opening up an Athens location on East State Street, with plans to open in the late fall. The store will be located in what used to be the Big Lots across from Kroger, 918 E. State St.

Volleyball: Ohio travels to Charlotte to finish tournament play

Nearing the end of its tournament play, Ohio (2-7) travels to Charlotte to participate in the Charlotte Invitational. Ohio will face off against Maryland Eastern Shore (2-8), Charlotte (6-3) and Furman (7-2). 

Schmidt Happens: No news is not good news

President Donald Trump has made his views on public media clear since day one. In his second term, he has made a tremendous effort in defunding public media stations. PBS had to eliminate around 100 positions in public broadcasting after the $1 billion funding cut due to the Trump administration’s efforts. 

B's Beliefs: Gun reform conversations lack productivity

In a Sept. 2 press conference, President Donald Trump stated he would be open to former military members who are teachers to carry guns in the classroom. As of Sept. 10, there have been 47 school shootings in the U.S. this year. These shootings have occurred in elementary schools all the way up to college campuses. 

The Pest: Move over, pick up the pace

The CDC defines a slow or leisurely walking pace as 2 mph. A brisk walk is 2.5 to 4 mph. 

Kickin' with Kyra: Social media creates false comfort

Nearly 96% of U.S. teens say they use the internet every day. With easy access to other people through the internet comes the effect of people feeling like they can say whatever they want about strangers. Social media has made users way too comfortable commenting on other people’s lives and bodies. Social media has already contributed to negative mental health enough.

Human Interest writers debate best books

Athens has no shortage of places to start new literary adventures. Alden Library offers students the ability to check out novels and books for free, and the staple Little Professor Book Store has a wide variety of new finds and classic stories for customers.

Daily Rundown: The Long Walk, Gardner-Webb Preview, NFL Players Living Above the Law

Football: Everything to know about Gardner-Webb

Ohio (1-2 overall) will return home this Saturday after finishing out the grueling three-game non-conference stretch last week against No. 1 Ohio State to play its final non-conference game of the regular season against FCS opponent Gardner-Webb (2-1 overall).

People are leaving fandoms deemed 'toxic'

Being a fan of a celebrity, show, book or movie can lead one to a community that shares the same interest. Whether you geek out over "The Hunger Games," or you cheer for Sabrina Carpenter, you are still a fan with fandom, but you do not have to be in the fandom of what you are a fan of. This might be the easiest way to keep peace with what you love. Obsession can be the root cause of a fandom that has grown toxic. 

‘The Long Walk’ is best Stephen King adaptation in years

2025 has been a strange year for many reasons, including the films that have been released so far. Where it stands currently, the 2026 Academy Awards will likely go down as one of the most bizarre assortments of films in recent memory. 

UAOU rally amid faculty negotiations, delays

The United Academics of Ohio University took to College Green on Wednesday, where speakers updated faculty, staff and students on the ongoing bargaining process with university administration. 

Abby's Angle: Social media is too anti-birth control

If you search “birth control” on TikTok, you will be bombarded by influencers sharing horrible stories about birth control ruining their mind and bodies. Name any side effect: fatigue, weight gain, depression and even infertility. They tell you hormonal birth control caused it, and it's the “poison” that’s ruining your life. 

Sassy Cassie: Accountability is broken in pro sports

Athletes provide entertainment across the world, and they are meant to be role models for kids, yet they continuously think they are above the law. From speeding to heinous crimes, athletes in professional sports often think they are above the law because the leagues let them get away with it. 

Social media account 'ou.pisser' wreaks havoc

The anonymous TikTok account “ou.pisser” made its debut Sept. 5, posting a video of themselves seemingly urinating on a flower bed next to the College Green sign. Captioned “first blood,” and set to audio from the TV show “Dexter,” the video quickly took off, earning more than 210,000 views, 25,000 likes and 340 comments.