‘Minecraft World’ theme park set to open in 2027
By Kendall Davis | Apr. 2On March 21, Chessington World of Adventures announced plans to build a Minecraft-themed amusement park called Minecraft World.
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Softball: Everything to know about Ball State
By Brandon Gross | Apr. 2Ohio travels to Muncie, Indiana, to play Ball State in a three game series.
Athens Birth Circle provides encouragement, support for families
By Fiona Petticrew | Apr. 2Athens Birth Circle is a non-profit organization, striving to help families and parents in Athens. The organization offers support, friendship and resources for locals who need extra help throughout parenthood.
Take Back the Night to return, amplify support
By Lydia Emerine | Apr. 2Ohio University’s annual Take Back the Night event is Thursday. Take Back the Night started in the 1970s and is commemorated through marches, rallies and protests across the globe.
Elizabeth Talaga named next editor-in-chief of ‘The Post’
By Finn Smith | Apr. 1The Post’s publishing board officially named current copy chief, Elizabeth Talaga, as the paper's next editor-in-chief on Wednesday.
OU administrators address students' demands on ICE policy
By Laynee Eslich | Apr. 1At the “No ICE in Athens” town hall, Ohio Student Association members pressed university administration for clearer policies on immigration enforcement, data sharing and campus notification on ICE presence.
Baseball: Ohio wins much needed game against Marshall
By Owen Lipstreu | Apr. 1Ohio got a needed win on the road against Marshall.
Abby’s Angle: Don’t hate Chappell Roan for setting boundaries
By Abby Shriver | Apr. 1Chappell Roan is facing backlash for her strict personal boundaries with fans. These boundaries are important in a world with invasive celebrity culture, and people shouldn't hate her for it.
Alaina’s Orbit: The war in Iran is a distraction
By Alaina Sayre | Apr. 1The United States has sent troops to the Middle East, but the people of the country don’t truly know why. There are many reasons to believe that President Donald Trump has ulterior motives.
Senate Bill 56 restricts public consumption, home growing
By Fiona Petticrew | Apr. 1Senate Bill 56, which went into effect March 20, bans the sale of intoxicating hemp without a dispensary license, as well as public consumption. The bill restricts home-growing, changes definitions and expunges those convicted of minor misdemeanors in relation to cannabis.
‘Forbidden Fruits’ gives viewers a rotten coven to love
By Nyla Gilbert | Apr. 1“Forbidden Fruits” starring Lili Reinhart, Victoria Peretti, Alexandra Shipp, Lola Tung and Emma Chamberlain, released in theaters March 27. Heres what you may love, hate and what is too underbaked to take the cake.
New McDavis Residence Hall set to open this fall
By Bridget Deshler | Apr. 1McDavis Hall plans to open this fall on South Green. A new master plan for South Green is to come.
Human Interest staff share spring cleaning tips
By Human Interest Staff | Apr. 1The Human Interest staff talk spring cleaning and productive habits.
Bigfoot sighted at The Ridges
By Alexandra Hopkins | Apr. 1A Bigfoot sighting at The Ridges called professional hunters from across the region to gather in anticipation of a potential sighting.
Police Blotter: Runaway juveniles, alleged shootings
By Kaitlin Hogg | Mar. 31Police Blotter: Single-car accidents and loose animals. Read more for the crimes and cops of March 20 to March 26.
Athens participates in nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest
By Laynee Eslich | Mar. 31The “No Kings” protest, a national movement seeking change in the Trump administration, drew more than 3,300 events Saturday, including one organized by 50501 in Athens.
Campus markets implement policies to reduce theft
By Kaitlin Hogg | Mar. 31Continued student theft in campus markets may lead to a bookbag ban.
New dining options, meal plan to roll out for students
By Kaitlin Hogg | Mar. 31Shively Food Hall will add three new dining concepts and a catering space starting in the fall of 2026.
