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Daily Rundown: The best items off the O’Bettys menu, sights and sounds of African Night, FAFSA application postponed and more

TV Review: ‘Sex Education’ season four falls flat halfway through

It seems like all good things must come to an end as all the glory built up in the fourth season of “Sex Education” begins to slowly diminish in the fourth and fifth episodes of the series’ final season.

Football: Tim Albin press conference reactions

Heading into one of Ohio's trickier tests on the road against Northern Illinois, Ohio head coach Tim Albin spoke with the press for his weekly press conference. Here's what The Post learned:

Sorrel’s Side Quests: Horror movies used to terrify me. Now they're comforting

I’ve picked up a few Halloween traditions over the years. Some are relevant to this column’s usual subject matter; most Octobers, I will replay “Spooky’s Jumpscare Mansion,” and I always like to start and complete a brand new horror game. However, my favorite tradition is the list.

Bowlby’s Breakdown: NHL season predictions

With the NHL preseason over, and the regular season opening up tonight let’s take a look at my season predictions. I have come up with a winner for eight major awards and a full playoff bracket breakdown, plus a few hot takes for the upcoming season. 

Free application for federal student aid postponed

The U.S. Department of Federal Student Aid announced the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2024-25 aid years will open in December 2023 instead of the usual Oct. 1, according to an FSA release. 

Hockey: Overtime loss to Calvin has Bobcats lacking cohesion

As soon as Ohio and Calvin hit the ice Friday night, it was clear that the game was going to be a fierce battle. Ending the game with a 2-3 loss, the Bobcats have improvements to make for the remainder of their season. Head coach Lionel Mauron recognized the struggles that the team faced in this particular game. 

Types of people you see at Charles J. Ping Recreation Center

Charles J. Ping Recreation Center serves as the main gym for students across campus, providing free entry with enrollment. Many use it to stay healthy and physically fit, but it’s also impossible not to notice the very niche groups of people that can be found there.

Artist Spotlight: John Roberts stuns beyond the world of voice acting

John Roberts, the two-time Emmy-nominated voice actor, has added musicianship to his long list of talents. Roberts famously voiced Linda Belcher in the animated comedy series “Bob’s Burgers,” and is now an up-and-coming pop artist. His recent single, "Nothin 4 Something," combines '80s synth rock, electro-pop and queer empowerment in one glamorous package. 

Field Hockey: Ohio loses to Miami 3-1, Wake Forest 2-1 in weekend matches

Against quality competition in Miami and Wake Forest, Ohio showed promise at different points in the weekend but ultimately lost both matches.

Recommendations to try off O’Betty’s Red Hot’s iconic menu

O’Betty’s Red Hot is a hidden treasure in Athens that many students learn to love during their time on campus. From gourmet french fries to eccentric hot dog toppings, there’s something for everyone at this location, which is just off Court Street and open until 3 a.m. Monday through Saturday.

Daily Rundown: A photo gallery of the homecoming parade, club sports' funding, Womxn's Empowerment Training and more

AFD new fire department can decrease response time for students

The Athens Fire Department, or AFD, plans to relocate to a new headquarters on East Stimson Avenue in response to their current facility on Columbus Road deteriorating from age.  

Looking at the 2023 Homecoming parade

Images from Ohio University’s 2023 Homecoming parade

Metal Mondays: Addressing the predatory nature of 2000s scene music culture

My early high school years were, unsurprisingly, not amazing. Being a gay band kid in a rural, sports-centric school district was not easy, especially as an underclassman. In those first two years, pop-punk music became a huge escape for me. Ever since the first time our band played “Thnks Fr Th Mmrs” by Fall Out Boy my freshman year, I was hooked.

Lately with Layne: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce relationship coverage represents larger media issue

As a Swiftie, I am obviously deeply intrigued by the rumors about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. However, there has been a sense of uncomfortability rising in media coverage of the pair that represents the media’s tendency to be over-involved in romantic relationships, even though they are inherently private.

D1 club hockey utilizes other strategies to receive more club funding

Upon coming to college, many retired high school athletes find a home in club sports, a lively middle ground between recruited collegiate sports and casual intermural games. Funded by the competitive sports office at Ohio University and team dues, club sports offer a continuation of school sports for enthusiastic student-athletes.

DII Hockey: Ohio sets the tone in two-game sweep against Cincinnati

Over the weekend, Ohio faced off against Cincinnati in its first 2023-24 season series. In two games, Ohio was able to outscore Cincinnati 12-4 and take home back-to-back wins to start its season 2-0.

Twin Takes: I have never been so aggressively correct

Hello to my fellow seamheads and Twin Takes readers. I am back after a hiatus, in which I was uninspired so I simply didn’t waste the editors’ time. Today, I am talking about the Pittsburgh Pirate's season, and most importantly, the fact that I was right in my season-preview column. In said article, I predicted the Pirates would win at least 70 games, and boy was I correct. I won’t pretend that I’m right all the time, but to quote Charles Barkley, “I may be mistaken, but I am never wrong.” Anyway, let’s just jump right into it.

Womxn’s Empowerment Training puts the 'lift' back in uplifting

One of Ohio University’s many student amenities is the free gym access at Ping Center. While the building is replete with treadmills, weight rooms, a running track and even a 36-foot-tall climbing wall, there has been a noticeable shortage of female and female-presenting patrons, according to the vice president of the new Womxn’s Empowerment Training group, Brianna Morgenstern. This group is set on resolving the lack of womxn weightlifters by creating a safe space for everyone to come together on their fitness journeys.