Weekender Briefs: Make Respect Visible week, live performances, pickles
By Maria Saunders | Nov. 11Food drives, holiday shopping and pickle tasting are just some of the activities Athens residents can participate in this week.
FILM, TV & MUSIC
Halle Bailey's ‘love?...or something like it’ explores love, passion, pain
By Dawnelle Blake | Oct. 29Halle Bailey’s long-awaited solo debut album “love? …or something like it” explores the ups and downs of love.
Letter to the Editor: Reinstate Tom Hayes
By Angela Vargos and Usame Tunagur | Oct. 24We write this letter today as proud alumni of the Ohio University School of Film, in support of our professor, Tom Hayes, who was unjustly removed from teaching this semester as a result of his participation in the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.
David's Thoughts: History isn't a series of 'great men'
By David Asamoah | Oct. 24As we consume historical media such as biopics and engage with history, we must engage with these things at a critical level to not romanticize or glorify history. Even though there is a divide between historical figures and us, we can learn to understand history in a more educational and less harmful way, and understand that history is more than the accomplishments of a few great men.
"What then must we do?": Tom Hayes reflects on Gaza aid mission, captivity
By Kaitlin Hogg | Oct. 21Ohio University film professor Tom Hayes was detained by Israeli forces while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. He says the mission and the people of Gaza remain his focus.
Taylor Swift bashes Charli XCX in new song
By Austin Yau | Oct. 21After reflecting on her feeling inferior to Taylor Swift as a star in her song “Sympathy is a Knife,” Charli XCX is back in the news as Taylor Swift seemingly took some digs at her in “Actually Romantic” on her new album.
Battle of the Greens kicks off, debuts electric bands
By Jen Fosnaught | Oct. 20Battle of the Greens is back for the first time since before the pandemic, offering competition and live music for Ohio University students to enjoy. Bands including @airbag.band and @gmguymusic took to the stage.
OU professor removed from course following Israeli detention
By Kaitlin Hogg | Oct. 16Ohio University removed Thomas Hayes, an associate professor in the School of Film, from his course following his kidnapping and detention in Israel.
Off the Deep End: Selling out the MSG venue is easy
By Nicholas Kobe | Oct. 14Artists love to brag about selling out Madison Square Garden because it’s one of the most famous venues in the world, but due to the demand in New York City, that feat isn’t impressive.
Miss Crimson ignites female-fronted rock in Athens
By Maria Saunders | Oct. 13Miss Crimson is a new female-fronted rock band on campus made up of five freshmen.
Rough Cut Collective gives Bobcats a place to create movies, bonds
By Caitlyn Vance | Oct. 9Students of all majors have the opportunity to achieve movie-making goals with Rough Cut Collective.
Talaga Talks: Taylor Swift’s AI use, a bad omen
By Elizabeth Talaga | Oct. 8Taylor Swift’s use of artificial intelligence in the promotional videos for “The Life of a Showgirl” is shameful and does not bode well for the music industry.
Weekender: Movies, lectures and fall break
By Ethan Herx | Oct. 7A mix of events are going on in Athens this week, including multiple film screenings, sporting events and Ohio University fall break.
Students shred, sing in Stuart’s music program
By Fiona Petticrew | Sep. 30Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville, Ohio, hosts an afterschool music program for students between the ages of 12 and 21. Program leaders are dedicated to teaching students valuable life and musical skills.
Weekender Briefs: Craft night, flea market and fair
By Ethan Herx | Sep. 29A mix of events will be going on in Athens this week, including multiple film screenings, sporting events and concerts.
Coachella lineup leaves fans disappointed
By Austin Yau | Sep. 24Coachella announced its lineup on Sept. 16, with names like Justin Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter headlining, but many fans were underwhelmed, providing a dilemma for Coachella on its 25th anniversary.
Sassy Cassie: Network TV stations must not bend
By Cassie Dye | Sep. 24Network TV stations get to control what they air and why, but the government has been threatening these stations to take programs off. However, that isn’t within the government's right and should remain in control of network stations.
Cardi B returns confident, vulnerable with album 'Am I the Drama?'
By Austin Yau | Sep. 23Seven years after her triple platinum album “Invasion of Privacy” was released, rapper Cardi B dropped her second album “Am I the Drama?”
Weekender Briefs: Hootenanny, hockey and painting
By Ethan Herx | Sep. 23This week is packed with exciting events, from open mic nights and football games.
Skate Jam curates tricks, tunes
By Fiona Petticrew | Sep. 22This year marked the fifth anniversary of Athens Skate Jam. The skate park was crowded, but spirits were high for an entire day dedicated to skating and socializing.
