Lionsgate’s first trailer for “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” racked up 109 million views in 24 hours. The prequel, out Nov. 20, 2026, dives into Haymitch Abernathy’s own Games, doubling the usual number of tributes and showcasing a star-studded cast led by Joseph Zada, McKenna Grace, Glenn Close, Ralph Fiennes and Elle Fanning.
There was an increase in black bear sightings in recent years, due in part to the fact hunting black bears is illegal in the state of Ohio, paired with the growing public interest in protecting the animals.
On Giving Tuesday, Ohio University Bobcats and Athens locals can support different organizations.
The MAC needs to fix its flawed tiebreakers, but Ohio is still to blame for missing Detroit.
Week 14 Student Media Poll top 25.
Bill Skarsgård and all of his dancing clown glory has been revealed in the latest episode of “IT: Welcome to Derry” (2025).
Steam announced its newest 2026 endeavor, “Steam Hardware,” showcasing its PC-Console hybrids that are already shaking up the gaming industry.
The first four episodes of “Stranger Things 5” drop viewers into a transformed, militarized Hawkins, filled with new monsters, vanished kids and a scientist with unsettling Brenner vibes, setting the stage for a finale that promises the series’ biggest storm yet.
Season 34 has been the biggest in show history in terms of fan votes and viewership. After a tight competition, America finally has its new Len Goodman mirrorball champion.
With the departure of Lane Kiffin for Louisiana State University, the conversation about how unfair the college football schedule is to student-athletes and coaches has resurfaced.
United Academics of Ohio University met with the OU administration to continue negotiations. In their most recent meeting, they failed to reach an agreement on academic freedom.
Police blotter: Threatening call, missing child report and muzzleloader noise from Nov. 21 to Nov. 27.
U.S. Weekly Headlines: The Trump administration plans to pause immigration from poor countries, Russia-Ukraine peace deal talks continue and the Trump administration classifies Cartel de los Soles as a terror organization.
In the age of social media, it can be easy to become an online political warrior, but it raises the question of the point of online activism without the actual activism.
Professional degrees, including nursing, education, social work and physician assistants, have been excluded from the Department of Education’s list of professional degrees. These changes have already sparked outrage amongst many and continue to cause tension.
The Burrito Buggy is continuing to provide the Athens community with Mexican cuisine local residents have been loving since 1984. This famous food truck gains the attention from several loyal fans and businesses, offering its catering services to those anywhere in the state of Ohio, and continuing to fill hungry bellies with both of its food trucks.
Sonder is an olive branch that can enhance daily life, helping to solve profit-driven polarization in America and improve your daily life.
Two injection wells approved in Washington County have caused concern among local Marietta officials, residents and environmental groups for potential danger to nearby drinking water sources. ODNR approved the wells with outdated regulations, prompting a lawsuit by Buckeye Environmental Network.
As finals approach, residents and students have plenty of relaxing events to attend before the semester ends and the holidays arrive.
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