Amplified Observations: Even an idiom could do it — the case of songs based around idioms
Aug. 28, 2017The success of idioms in songwriting depends on how much the writer can elaborate on the obvious.
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Baseball: Shot at pro ball comes better late than never for Tom Colletti
By Jordan Horrobin | Aug. 28, 2017Waiting game: Tom Colletti signs with Padres
TV Review: 'Game of Thrones' season finale answered a few questions but raised far more
By Alex McCann | Aug. 28, 2017“The Dragon and the Wolf” revealed more about Jon’s parentage but left a ton of questions to be answered in the show’s final season.
Trump's budget proposal cuts financial aid for higher education
By Maggie Campbell | Aug. 28, 2017Trump’s proposed budget would cut spending to the U.S. Department of Education, including money from financial aid programs.
Initiative to depenalize recreational marijuana will be on city ballot
By Abbey Marshall | Aug. 28, 2017The vote to depenalize recreational cannabis use in Athens will take place Nov. 7.
Press Start: 'Uncharted: The Lost Legacy' offers a decent seven-hours
By Logan Graham | Aug. 28, 2017But don't spend the full price on it.
Passion Works and Creative Foundations team up to keep creating art
By Madeleine Peck | Aug. 28, 2017Thanks to a recent collaboration, the two nonprofits now share the same studio space on East State Street.
Campus cops issue 20 citations for drinking and marijuana during Welcome Weekend
By Bailey Gallion | Aug. 28, 2017Most of the citations were marijuana-related.
At First Sight showcases a selection of freshmen art projects
By Mae Yen Yap | Aug. 28, 2017The art exhibition will take place in Seigfred Hall until Sept. 16.
Tyler's Bit: The First Amendment serves as a double-edged sword
By Tyler Corbit | Aug. 28, 2017Tyler Corbit discusses the First Amendment.
Wednesday Night Acoustic Showcase to bring local and regional performers
By Georgia Davis | Aug. 28, 2017The showcase will take place in Front Room every Wednesday.
Faculty Senate working to streamline graduate advising decisions
By Sarah M. Penix | Aug. 28, 2017Graduate Council and Faculty Senate are working to finalize a university-wide graduate faculty status.
Hug me, brotha — Drake Bell and Josh Peck finally make up at 2017 VMAs
By Jacquez Printup | Aug. 28, 2017Drake Bell and Josh Peck have put an end to their silly feud.
Post Haste: Today is the first day of classes; OU wide receiver is out for the year
By Madeleine Peck | Aug. 28, 2017Your daily Athens newsletter.
Katy Perry got weird, Kendrick Lamar won it all during the MTV Video Music Awards
By Chuck Greenlee | Aug. 28, 2017Here are 20 of the biggest moments from MTV's annual award show.
TV Review: ‘Game of Thrones’ season finale makes good on all its foreshadowing
By Alex McCann | Aug. 27, 2017Deaths and revelations that the HBO smash hit had been hinting at the entire seventh season finally came to fruition in Sunday night’s “The Dragon and the Wolf.”
OUPD course and local jiujitsu class help students learn self-defense
By Jackie Osborne | Aug. 27, 2017The Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy, 1002 E. State St., teaches a version of Brazilian jiujitsu.
Plot and setting add to the popularity of ‘Game of Thrones’
By Georgia Davis | Aug. 27, 2017The season seven finale aired Sunday on HBO.
Soccer: Ohio splits weekend set
By Jimmy Farmer | Aug. 27, 2017Ohio fell on the road to High Point on Friday but returned to Athens on Sunday to beat Cleveland State.
Field Hockey: Ohio scores seven goals in opening weekend split
By Eric Walker | Aug. 27, 2017Ohio opened its regular season this weekend and split the two games, losing to MAC opponent Ball State.
