The Union stands with local bands
By Michael Dorwaldt | Jan. 30As competition for live music venues grows in Athens, The Union is creating new opportunities for local bands to take the stage.
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Women’s Basketball: What to know for the upcoming game at Miami
By Carly Kunkler | Jan. 30What to know for Miami.
Women’s Basketball: Excellent shooting fails to pay off versus UMass
By Carly Kunkler | Jan. 29Ohio was outrebounded again in a loss to UMass.
Women's Basketball: Ohio drops second straight against UMass
By London DeMarco | Jan. 29Ohio lost against UMass despite a great game from Gigi Bower.
'No Other Choice' offers a darkly comic look at the capitalist job market
By Kendall Davis | Jan. 29Park Chan-Wook’s “No Other Choice” is a deeply brilliant and comedic take on the modern rat race.
Athens 2040 Plan to receive 5-year update
By Alex Passero | Jan. 29The 2040 Plan, Athens’ comprehensive vision for the city, is set to be updated to reflect the community’s changing needs.
Ohio plans to strengthen rural healthcare, address doctor shortage
By Finn Smith | Jan. 29To address healthcare issues experienced in rural areas, Ohio is implementing the Ohio Rural Health Transformation Program. The project plans to expand access to care and bring more physicians to rural areas.
The Oscar 2026 Best Picture nominees break records
By Micah Fenner | Jan. 29The Academy released its candidates for the Best Motion Picture of 2025, with some record-breaking nominations.
Percy Jackson returns more chaotic than ever
By Nyla Gilbert | Jan. 29Percy Jackson season two leaves us excited for the future of the franchise, which will be seeing its third season later this year.
Off the Deep End: Don't stop talking about the Epstein files
By Nicholas Kobe | Jan. 29Despite the news cycle focusing on more recent tragedies, the public still needs to keep the pressure on President Donald Trump’s administration on the subject that seems to make them most uncomfortable, the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Men’s Basketball: Poor shooting sinks Ohio against Kent State
By Charlie Fadel | Jan. 28More poor shooting was Ohio’s downfall against Kent State.
Wrestling: Ohio rally stalls in 20-17 loss at Northern Illinois
By Jackson Huxel | Jan. 28Ohio took a tough loss on the road against Northern Illinois.
Ohio House Bill 96 to require AI in education policies
By Laynee Eslich | Jan. 28The Ohio Department of Education created an AI policy model for schools to reflect on. Ohio University strives for courses to have individual restrictions on AI use, along with their own policy.
Gallia County health officials warn of Xylazine use
By Finn Smith | Jan. 28The veterinary sedative known as xylazine has been detected in over half of the states in the U.S. The highly dangerous drug has been detected in drug markets in Southeast Ohio, with Gallia County being one of the first counties to openly discuss the issue.
Sassy Cassie and Chase on the Case: The transfer portal ruined college football
By Chase Borland and Cassie Dye | Jan. 28College football culture is being tainted by the mess that the transfer portal has created. With teams losing half their roster and players staying in athletics long past the average age, team dynamics are being altered.
Let's talk about UDA Nationals
By Leanne Abel | Jan. 28The 2026 UDA Nationals, one of the biggest dance showcases in the nation, showed which teams really bring the thunder and which teams really don’t.
Major Dragon Ball projects announced for 40th anniversary
By Dawnelle Blake | Jan. 28Major Dragon Ball projects were announced during Genki Damatsuri in light of the franchise’s 40th anniversary.
Human Interest staff snowed in, having fun
By Human Interest Staff | Jan. 28The Human Interest staff were snowed in Monday and Tuesday, but still found ways to relax, learn and craft.
