Weekender Briefs: Homecoming festivities, football, theater
By Ethan Herx | Oct. 14It is homecoming week, and an array of events before the game can be found throughout Athens, as well as many separate events.
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Police blotter: Pig in the road, counterfeit money
By Kaitlin Hogg | Oct. 14Police blotter: Warrants of the week, kitten retrieval, protection orders.
'Super Mario Galaxy 1+2' bad omen for the future
By Logan Bauer | Oct. 13The rerelease of “Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2” on Switch illustrates the focus on profit over all else from Nintendo and reevaluates their goals as a company.
Heidi’s Hot Takes: Once a Bobcat, always a Bobcat
By Heidi Bartolone | Oct. 13Ohio University Homecoming 2025, scheduled for October 13-18, celebrates the past and present of OU students. The tradition fosters a sense of belonging among students, alumni, staff and even locals, featuring events such as the Homecoming parade, performances by the Marching 110 and alumni gatherings.
Miss Crimson ignites female-fronted rock in Athens
By Maria Saunders | Oct. 13Miss Crimson is a new female-fronted rock band on campus made up of five freshmen.
OU libraries introduce new AI search engine
By Fiona Petticrew | Oct. 13Ohio University Libraries introduced a new AI search engine in September for students to organize and better sort through sources online. The model pulls information from academic, peer-reviewed content and presents it for the user.
Rocky Horror celebrates 50 years of thrills
By Fiona Petticrew | Oct. 13Lost Flamingo Theater Company made the crowd shiver with anticipation Wednesday through Saturday. 2025 marked LFC’s twenty-second year performing Rocky at The Union Bar and Grill, fueling thrills and excitement.
Soccer: Shorthanded Ohio falls 1–0 to Kent State
By Emilie Deoreo | Oct. 10Ohio went down a man early, and Kent State capitalized.
‘Alien: Earth’ season one is lifeless
By Jude Hannahs | Oct. 10Noah Hawley’s “Alien: Earth” is a shallow attempt to bring new ideas into the “Alien” franchise.
DWTS brings viral moments, Disney magic to the ballroom
By Clara Leder | Oct. 10The third and fourth weeks of “Dancing with the Stars” brought fierce competition, viral dances and two stars' shocking eliminations.
Stars Hollow comes to Ohio with fall festival
By Jordyn Wilson | Oct. 10The Stars Hollow Festival in Medina, Ohio, brings the beloved “Gilmore Girls” to life, giving fans a cozy vibe filled with coffee and nostalgia.
Soph’s Soapbox: Entertainment media influences political opinions
By Sophia Anness | Oct. 10Entertainment media has a place in politics, and it influences people more than they realize.
Northeastern Ohio dam removal project breaks ground
By Finn Smith | Oct. 10Free the Falls, a project to remove the Gorge Dam in Summit County, officially began recently, following years of discussion on the matter. The dam has not served a purpose for over 30 years and has contributed to mass contamination of water in the dam pool. The EPA is currently removing all sediments before the removal of the dam structure can begin.
Claudia’s Corner: We can’t separate art from the artist
By Claudia Fuller | Oct. 10Though fans of cancelled artists may claim we should separate the art from the artist, it might not be that simple.
Student Senate appoints new members, prepares for future events
By Fiona Petticrew | Oct. 9The Ohio University Student Senate met once again in Walter 145 to discuss the needs and expectations of Bobcats. The Senate voted on new members, passing them all, along with approving some other budget requests for future events and supplies.
Volleyball: Everything to know before Miami
By London DeMarco | Oct. 9Everything to know before Battle of the Bricks this weekend.
Layla's Lens: Chicken shops in Athens undeniably successful
By Layla Vinson | Oct. 9With prominent chicken places scattered across Ohio University’s campus and Athens, such as Earl’s Coop, Miller’s Chicken and Wings Over, does Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers stand a chance for successful sales?
