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City Council met to discuss police-related appropriations, mutual aid

Athens City Council met in committees Monday night and discussed possible mutual aid to the sheriff’s office and appropriations. 

Cat’s Cradle: John Carpenter the Master of Horror

 John Carpenter has become synonymous with the horror genre. He cemented his legacy with the Giallo-style '80s slasher "Halloween" (1978). His film "The Thing" brought body horror to a wider audience and is considered one of the best pieces of horror cinema. 

Get to know the bakers of the Athens Bread Company, how a local nonprofit raised funds for art, what it’s like to date in Washington, D.C. and more

Local nonprofit raises funds for Athens artists

Athens Artists Memorial Project, or AAMP, a local nonprofit organization, raised over $3,000 during its first annual benefit concert on Oct. 11.

Tracking Trends: Celebrities send, receive messages about parenting

Pregnant people and parents are treated differently based on their financial situation, age and social status. Celebrities – whether they profited from their success or were wealthy before becoming famous – who become pregnant or are parents can be shamed or praised by the public depending on a number of factors. 

Posties in DC Ep. 9: Dating

Hosts Claire and Hannah talk about their dating experiences in D.C. and Hannah takes to the streets of American University to get some outside perspective on the D.C. dating scene.

The McKennas rise as a family of breadwinners

At Athens Bread Company, located just off campus at 284 E. State St., Ohio University graduate Tim McKenna can be found baking bread and running the shop. 

The 5 best spots on campus to people watch

We all do it. Whether it’s intentional or not, we all people-watch. If you don’t know what people-watching is and are having a hard time figuring it out by the name, people-watching is essentially the practice of idly watching people go about their day in a public setting. It’s a great pastime when you have nothing to do, and if you do it right, it can be a lot of fun. Here are the best spots on campus to people-watch and some fun games to play with yourself as you do it.

Here’s who's predicted to be nominated for the 2023 Grammy Awards

On Oct. 13, the Recording Academy opened its first round of voting for the 2023 Grammy Awards, causing many music lovers to take to social media to predict who would be nominated for some of the show’s biggest awards. 

What your favorite energy drink says about you

Energy drinks of all kinds are a staple for many college students. Whether you stayed up way too late studying or you’re about to go work out, there are many reasons why a college student might need that little boost to make it through the day. There are lots of energy drinks out on the market right now, and the one that you choose can say a lot about your personality and the reasons that you might need to use them. Here is what your favorite energy drink says about you:

The most haunted places in the Athens area

As the leaves change and the temperatures drop, it can only mean one thing: Halloween is upon us. Athens wholeheartedly embraces this with the Halloween block party, the picturesque fall backdrop and the ghosts. While any town is bound to have a ghost story or two, Athens is filled with haunted locations each with its own spooky tale to tell. 

Football Column: Ohio cannot let this opportunity pass

We are officially two-thirds of the way through Ohio’s season, and it has gone better than anyone could have reasonably expected.

Stay Tuned: MEET US AT MIDNIGHT

Emma and Lauren are joined by their first special guest and friend Tanner! The trio gives a full review and first impression of Taylor Swift's Midnights album and explains the salad dressing that made Jason Sudekis lay in front of Olivia Wilde's car.

Let's Watch: Why the opening for 'Chainsaw Man' is perfectly crafted

The animated adaptation of "Chainsaw Man" aired its first episode on Oct. 11. After it was announced that MAPPA would produce the anime based off of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s beloved manga in 2020, the hype to see all the iconic fights, characters and story beats in a new medium immediately skyrocketed.  

Ready Aim Flowers cheerfully blooms onto Athens' music scene

No one said creating a band would be easy. Between booking gigs, gaining members and learning and creating songs, the members of Ready Aim Flowers have been swiftly coming together to produce a name for themselves. This incredible revamping of what used to be a smaller band with a different sound before the pandemic means that Ready Aim Flowers is ready to try anew. Within the past few weeks, members have been accumulated and roles within the band have been secured. With their homey, Appalachian-indie vibe and original songs, the members are all enthusiastically looking forward to their future. 

Fashion show with twist fundraises thousands

The event wristbands resembled official hospital bracelets, the photo backdrop bore the Nationwide Children’s Hospital logo and upon tables sat 3D models of human anatomy. Before even entering the Baker Ballroom, attendees could feel the effort Phi Delta Epsilon Ohio Eta Chapter had put into planning its first annual Anatomy Fashion Show.

Athens may be home to many haunts, a review of Taylor Swift’s latest album, numbers to know from Ohio field hockey's loss to Indiana and more

Soccer: Ohio picks up two key wins as regular season winds down

Ohio faced off against Toledo and Western Michigan this week, going 2-0 and picking up two important Mid-American Conference wins as the MAC tournament is quickly approaching. Here’s what you need to know about Ohio’s two victories:

BOO! Horror Review Ep. 1: Terrifier 2

On the first ever episode of Boo! Horror Review, Cara and Donovan dig into the gory details of Terrifier 2.

Album Review: Tegan and Sara’s “Crybaby” is full of nostalgia, emotion

Whether you remember them from their work on the theme of “The Lego Movie,” or from their songs being frequently featured on the medical drama, “Grey’s Anatomy,” Canadian twins Tegan and Sara Quin have been consistently releasing music since their debut in 1999. Their most recent album, “Crybaby,” dropped early last weekend, and it tackles themes of love and growth with excitement and inspiration.