Men’s Basketball: Ohio wins close against Central Michigan
By Logan Adams | Feb. 19, 2025After losing the rebounding battle by 14 in Mount Pleasant, Ohio keeps it within one in Athens and wins.
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Lately with Layne: President’s Day protests highlight unfolding dangers
By Layne Rey | Feb. 19, 2025Protests, largely criticizing the actions of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, broke out in Washington, D.C. and across the United States. In a timely use of a sacred First Amendment right, protesters highlighted serious wrongdoings of the current administration – and rightfully so.
Finished movies are getting shelved without warning
By Alexandra Hopkins | Feb. 19, 2025Hollywood is canceling nearly completed movies at an alarming rate.
Bruno Mars brings '24K Magic' to Hollywood stardom
By Michael Dorwaldt | Feb. 19, 2025From breakthrough hits to record-breaking streaming numbers, Bruno Mars might just be this generation’s male pop star.
Introducing OU’s new VP of advancement, Gregory Simmons
By Avery St. George | Feb. 19, 2025In his new role at Ohio University, Simmons is responsible for fundraising and developing strategies for raising funds. His work helps students pay for opportunities like studying abroad and making connections with alumni that can help them in the future.
TikTok's Sister Cindy shares her ‘Ho No Mo’ message at OU
By Maggie Allwein | Feb. 18, 2025Cindy Smock’s, also known as Sister Cindy, presence raises questions from the students about genuineness versus satire.
Women’s Basketball: What to know for Northern Illinois
By Owen Lipstreu | Feb. 18, 2025What to know before Ohio takes on Northern Illinois Wednesday night in The Convo.
Metal Mondays: Read more environmental books, science fiction
By Jackson McCoy | Feb. 18, 2025With climate change standing on Earth’s doorstep, literature can help people envision resilience.
Manup Archives creates clothes with a message
By Renae Hefty | Feb. 18, 2025Manup Archives is selling a new collection of high-quality clothes during February to inspire people to endure hardships. They’re selling hoodies, zip-ups and hats, with more to be released soon.
Green’s Edge brings classic rock revival to Athens
By Reagan Snyder | Feb. 18, 2025One of Athens’ newest rock bands, formed in September 2024, makes waves with classic covers, drawing inspiration from Ohio University’s campus and diverse musical influences.
UACT advocates for tenants in local government
By Alexandra Hopkins | Feb. 18, 2025United Athens County Tenants fight for tenant representation and provide resources for off-campus residents.
Punk Prom rocks The Union
By Gina Napoli | Feb. 18, 2025ACRN hosted its annual prom celebration Saturday, reeling in Bobcats, locals and talented bands for an unforgettable experience.
Long waits between TV seasons become standard
By Jen Fosnaught | Feb. 18, 2025Many popular TV shows have wait times of over two years between seasons, making long hiatuses the new normal.
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ doesn't live up to expectations
By Jude Hannahs | Feb. 18, 2025“Captain America: Brave New World” feels more like a sequel to “The Incredible Hulk” (2008).
PlayStation outage sparks dialogue about physical media
By Alexandra Hopkins | Feb. 18, 2025The PlayStation Network outage shook the gaming community worldwide, causing users to question how they access their favorite games.
The Laughing Chimes’ sophomore effort reaches gothic heights
By Ace Florian | Feb. 18, 2025An electrifying full-length album from Athens legends ‘The Laughing Chimes’ just dropped.
Women’s Basketball: Ohio’s offense comes alive in tough loss to Buffalo
By Charlie Fadel | Feb. 18, 2025Despite a cascade of turnovers, Ohio’s offense showed signs of life in its loss to Buffalo.
Lately with Layne: Super bowl commercials hold powerful themes
By Layne Rey | Feb. 18, 2025Several companies rightfully used the heavily sought-after screen time to raise awareness and send powerful messages, and it worked well for those who did it tastefully.
The Lo-Down: Artists misunderstood Chappell Roan’s speech
By Logan Adams | Feb. 18, 2025Although Chappell Roan’s call to action at the Grammys was easily understood, the actions of other artists are misplaced.
