Pawpaw festival was hot, music was hotter
By Austin Yau | Sep. 16Pawpaw Festival’s day two had classical and modern takes on Appalachian music and a pop punk deviation in the heat.
FILM, TV & MUSIC
David’s Thoughts : “Carpe diem” is misunderstood
By David Asamoah | Sep. 12In the modern era, the phrase “carpe diem” or “seize the day” can be more worrying than inspiring, especially because of external pressures like social media. People need to understand the phrase in its original context to truly live out the phrase “carpe diem.”
Cannabis Museum hosts Tiny Museum Concert
By Jen Fosnaught | Sep. 8Athens’ Cannibas Museum hosted one of their “tiny concerts,” featuring good, local music and a friendly atmosphere.
The Weekender: Resource fair, the Pawpaw Festival and Ohio football
By Gina Napoli | Sep. 8Looking for a fun event to attend? Athens and other neighboring cities have Bobcats and locals covered!
Off the Deep End: Stop re-recording albums
By Nicholas Kobe | Sep. 4After Taylor Swift re-recorded her albums, a variety of rock artists like Five Finger Death Punch, Set It Off, All Time Low and even Demi Lovato have tried similar remakes of their classic material. Unfortunately, this traditionally results in total failure.
Cardi B’s livestream sparks backlash
By Olivia Curtis | Sep. 3Cardi B is under fire for her controversial remarks toward the plus-sized community, involving body-positive influencer Samyra.
The Weekender: Labor Day, local music and a food drive
By Ethan Herx | Sep. 1Athens will be bustling with musical and cultural events this week.
Sassy Cassie: Society needs Superman
By Cassie Dye | July 21Comic stories have been around since the 1930s, and movies based on the heroes have been around for just as long. Some think it is time to stop making these types of movies; however, society needs more movies like Superman.
Sassy Cassie: Start watching the news
By Cassie Dye | June 29Some people in college simply do not watch or read the news. This cannot be the case in the world we live in today.
Coachella takes stage as its popularity is questioned
By Catalina Litts | Apr. 22Ohio University students offer insight on the status of Coachella in recent years.
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ season finale sticks its landing
By Jude Hannahs | Apr. 18Fans of the Daredevil will rejoice upon seeing the season finale in “Daredevil: Born Again” (2025).
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 dives into a cold, bitter world
By Jude Hannahs | Apr. 16The second season premiere of “The Last of Us” introduces the show’s beloved characters in a rather distant time in their lives.
‘Severance’ Season 2 finale receives positive impressions
By Jude Hannahs | Apr. 15“Severance” (2022-present) recently just had its season two finale and it has gained a reaction from its growing fanbase.
Rooks Reflects: DIY music scenes essential during social upheaval
By Sophia Rooksberry | Apr. 15DIY music scenes are historically rooted in the punk movement and carry a modern mission to highlight authentic and alternative artistic voices.
Film Review: ‘Pow!’ shows how culture meets comedy
By Nyla Gilbert | Apr. 14“Pow!” is a heartwarming animated short that blends humor, culture and nostalgia to celebrate Indigenous identity through the eyes of a young Native American gamer.
Kickin’ with Kyra: Ending of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 was perfect
By Kyra Dapore | Apr. 11“The White Lotus” portrays symbolism and tragedy beautifully in its third season.
‘A Minecraft Movie’ struggles to find diamonds in the rough
By Alexandra Hopkins | Apr. 8“A Minecraft Movie” had some great moments, but fails to pay homage to the original game.
What went wrong with Disney’s live-action ‘Snow White’
By Cami Seymore | Apr. 7Disney’s live-action “Snow White” has faced a wave of backlash over its reimagining of the classic tale, with criticism aimed at the casting, creative choices and political controversies surrounding its release.
‘Adolescence’ tackles manosphere, radicalization of young boys
By Alexandra Hopkins | Apr. 4“Adolescence” forces audiences to come to terms with the reality of the manosphere and the world in which we are raising our children.
Theatrical windows for films shortens as revenue falls
By Jude Hannahs | Apr. 4Recent theatrical releases are only in theaters for a short time before they are dumped on a streaming service.
