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Friday, May 13
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Friday, May 13
Resident Evil Biohazard, the seventh game in the Resident Evil series, echoed the earliest entries and brought the iconic horror franchise back to its roots. New protagonist, Ethan Winters, wandered around an eerie Louisiana mansion, where zombies lunged around corners and took magazines full of bullets to the face without flinching. It was a terrifying breath of fresh air from the superheroics the series had begun to veer into with Resident Evil 4. So, when the first information about Resident Evil Village came out, revealing a more action-oriented tone and a setting reminiscent of Resident Evil 4’s, some fans approached it with some trepidation.
Ah, Coachella. The music festival of flower crowns, overpriced tickets and scorchingly hot weather. The star-studded event is known to have prominent music artists such as Harry Styles, Billie Eilish and Travis Scott headline for the annual affair.
There’s nothing sweeter than a series sweep.
Athens City Council discussed a new pay-to-stay program addressing evictions in the city at its Monday night committee meetings.
The move to overturn Roe v. Wade is another forceful attack in the crusade of influential men against the most vulnerable of the female sex, an aim to regain power and control in hopes of reinstating outdated ideas about female sexuality and gender.
Ohio (23-23, 17-10 Mid-American Conference) concluded its regular season with a three-game weekend series against Western Michigan (22-32, 12-16 MAC) at home. Ohio went 1-2 in the series, dropping its first two games 2-0 and 10-5 in a doubleheader on Saturday before bouncing back on Sunday.
When director Scott Derrickson left the tentatively titled Doctor Strange 2 in 2020, my hope for the sequel was mostly lost. Derrickson both directed and co-wrote the original Doctor Strange, and it was a passion project for him. The massive stage of the Marvel Cinematic Universe launched Derrickson into a whole new chapter of his career. Doctor Strange was his vision, and with the sequel announced to be more horror-centric, losing one of the best horror directors working today seemed like a death knell. Later that year, Sam Raimi came aboard.
Summer was the bane of everyone's existence as a child. Between lemonade stands and swimming so long that one begins to prune, the season was a time of simplicity. Though there is a certain degree of nostalgia associated with summertime, it is candidly not the same as it once was. Now, summer can be seen as something to dread. For students at Ohio University, it means leaving behind the beloved city of Athens for three whole months and all of the people who make it so special.
College is a strange time in life for young adults. For many students, it is the first time they will navigate living away from the safety net of home and indulge in the experience of becoming a relatively independent individual in society.
It’s time for a hot girl summer, and that means adding a few new beauty products to your skin care routine. Whether you’re a novice or expert, everyone could use some suggestions on items to keep on their radar. With a rise in Korean skin care, it’s only natural not to know where to start and what to get first. We’ve compiled a list of recommendations to get on board the trend. Here are eight must-have Korean skin care products:
In the world of rap, everybody seems to love Jack Harlow. The Kentucky-raised rapper has captured the hearts of fans with his swagger and flirtatious personality since the release of his first major hit, “WHATS POPPIN” in 2020. Now, he’s back for more with his sixth studio album Come Home The Kids Miss You.
There’s a new name in the record books for the most career strikeouts in Ohio history.
Ohio University's Gamertsfelder Hall, located on East Green, will undergo renovations during the 2022-23 academic year. The project was approved for $10.75 million.
Friday, May 6
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, meaning the entire month is dedicated to recognizing AAPI people’s influence on the U.S. It’s a fairly new celebration, and it was created in 2009 when former President Barack Obama signed Proclamation 8369, acknowledging May as AAPI Heritage Month.
In Athens, many people contribute to the community's sustainability efforts. Local businesses such as Greendragon Thread, Cricket Jones Jewelry and Coral Marie do their best to help the Athens community be more sustainable in its fashion production by upcycling and reusing materials.
Moon Knight is a disappointment.
Although the weather has felt more like fall than summer, the season is inevitably coming. As soon as the temperature reaches 75 degrees and the sun is shining, leggings and long sleeves will be ditched. It’s time to stock up on some new wardrobe staples coming this summer.
Ohio has all but clinched a spot in the Mid-American Conference Tournament. A double header sweep over Toledo Wednesday put Ohio’s conference record at 16-8 and gave it a healthy lead over fifth-place.