Men’s Basketball Column: Ohio too small during back-to-back losses
By Robert Keegan III | Feb. 4, 2025Ohio has struggled against the MAC’s best big-men and they’re not getting any bigger.
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Police Blotter: Theft, warrants, narcotics
By Elizabeth Talaga | Feb. 4, 2025Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Ohio University Police Department responded to theft, swatting calls, traffic crashes and social media threats.
Groundhog Day predicts 6 more weeks of winter
By Gina Napoli | Feb. 4, 2025Groundhog Day celebrations were underway in Punxsutawney and Athens on Sunday morning. Students and locals submitted their predictions and despite people’s excitement toward the outcome or lack thereof, memories were created and fun was had.
Athens Photo Project supports mental health through creativity
By Ethan Herx | Feb. 4, 2025APP and its offshoot project, Recovery Reframed, work to reduce stigma around mental health and substance recovery through photography across Southeast Ohio and surrounding regions.
Trans Takeover challenges binaries on The Union stage
By Sophia Rooksberry | Feb. 4, 2025The Trans PSA event raised an estimated $1,300 to bolster transgender people.
Women’s Basketball: Ohio loses badly on the road against Miami
By Charlie Fadel | Feb. 4, 2025Ohio’s 72-34 loss to Miami was just the cherry on top of a disappointing season.
Lately with Layne: Acosta, Todd departures represent Trump’s harm to journalism
By Layne Rey | Feb. 4, 2025Seasoned journalists Jim Acosta and Chuck Todd recently announced their departures from their respective mainstream news stations, highlighting the political divide Trump fosters in journalism and the press.
Swim & Dive: Bobcats dominate Eastern Michigan for senior day
By Jackson Huxel | Feb. 4, 2025Ohio has successes across the board, beating Eastern Michigan with a 272.5-79.5 score.
Hockey: Ohio pushes through tough Niagara defense in overtime win
By Jackson McCoy | Feb. 4, 2025Despite a powerful showing from the Purple Eagles’ defenders, the Bobcats were able to deliver a nose-to-nose win Friday night.
Sassy Cassie: DEI is vital in higher education
By Cassie Dye | Feb. 4, 2025Senate Bill 1 bans DEI at a college level, setting back higher education.
Rooks Reflects: Groundhog Day is an underrated holiday
By Sophia Rooksberry | Feb. 4, 2025The absurdity and whimsy of the holiday make it a day to look forward to.
Nelsonville charts course for charterless government
By Jack Solon | Feb. 4, 2025Nelsonville citizens voted to abolish its city charter of almost 30 years, a first in Ohio history.
New impaired driving law passed, harsher penalties for repeat offenders
By Zoe Weyand | Feb. 4, 2025Gov. Mike Dewine signed House Bill 37 into law, also known as Liv’s Law. This law will create harsher penalties for repeat impaired drivers, whose actions have resulted in the death of another person.
Blue Line Banter: Recent trades and trade rumors
By Cassie Dye and Andrew Bowlby | Feb. 3, 2025This week is all about the recent trades that have had big names attach to them and trade rumors going on with teams. Cassie and Andrew also discuss the Four-Nations Faceoff captains.
ACRN DJs bring personality back to radio
By Alexandra Hopkins | Feb. 3, 2025ACRN DJs bring their own personalities and music niches to radio.
Wrestling: Derek Raike leads the way in win over Central Michigan
By Jackson Huxel | Feb. 3, 2025Derek Raike’s momentum-building victory helped Ohio beat Central Michigan.
‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ brings an end to The Weeknd’s persona
By Jen Fosnaught | Feb. 3, 2025“Hurry Up Tomorrow,” The Weeknd’s sixth studio album, is filled with fantastic writing and catchy songs.
Artist Spotlight: Keke Palmer is a Hollywood trailblazer
By Nyla Gilbert | Feb. 3, 2025Keke Palmer is a dynamic entertainer whose talent spans acting, music and hosting.
Men's Basketball: What to know before Ohio takes on Western Michigan
By Robert Keegan III | Feb. 3, 2025What to know before Ohio takes on Western Michigan Tuesday night in The Convo.
