J. Cole ends his career full of love on 'The Fall-Off'
By Austin Yau | Feb. 23The legendary rapper’s final album was a tribute to Fayetteville, rap, and his partner.
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Hockey: Ohio sweeps Liberty in rematch series
By Annabelle Grace | Feb. 23Ohio Hockey sweeps Liberty in its final weekend of the regular season with a 6-5 overtime win and a dominant 5-2 regulation win.
Fiber Arts Club takes on semester-long quilting project
By Libby Shoemaker | Feb. 23Fiber Arts Club, a student organization focused on fiber and textile art, is creating a community quilt through collaboration with Athens residents and artists.
SNL announces UK cast, premieres March 21
By Cassidy McClurg | Feb. 20Saturday Night Live announces a United Kingdom cast full of stars for the upcoming U.K. series.
Robert Toy discusses ‘killer professor’ in Lyceum Lunch
By Gina Napoli | Feb. 20The Southeast Ohio History Center hosted its first Lyceum Lunch of the year. The center welcomed Bob Toy, local attorney at law, to discuss an infamous murder in Southeast Ohio.
Mukbangs change food interaction
By Cassidy McClurg | Feb. 20Mukbangs have been a popular genre of food content online for years. Having content like this can be dangerous to those struggling with disordered eating, whether they are the viewer or creator.
Baseball: What to know as Ohio’s road trip continues against Tennessee Tech
By Owen Lipstreu | Feb. 20Everything to know for Tennessee Tech
FirstEnergy officials charged in Ohio bribery scandal
By Finn Smith | Feb. 20Former FirstEnergy officials are being charged with felony corruption charges due to their alleged involvement in the bribery scandal.
Women's Basketball: Ohio loses double overtime thriller against Akron
By London DeMarco | Feb. 19Ohio blows double digit fourth-quarter lead and eventually falls in double overtime at Akron.
Jill Scott speaks life into listeners with 'To Whom This May Concern'
By Dawnelle Blake | Feb. 19Neosoul legend Jill Scott returns after a decade-long absence between solo albums with “To Whom This May Concern,” which speaks life into listeners and recounts wisdom.
Men's Basketball: Ohio survives a crazy game of runs against Ball State
By Charlie Fadel | Feb. 19Ohio was able to go on enough runs to beat Ball State.
Did you get the reference?: TicketMaster trauma
By Michael Dorwaldt and Sophia Anness | Feb. 19Michael and Sophia dive into some big pop culture and entertainment topics. From the politics around the Grammys and the Super Bowl, to venting about the ongoing chaos of Ticketmaster. They also highlight the rise of small production films and how they are carving their own space in Hollywood.
Jack of All Takes: The 2026 NBA trade deadline was shocking
By Jack Muldowney | Feb. 19The 2026 NBA trade deadline has come and gone, but not before NBA fans were treated to a plethora of big-time deals sending stars on the move. Rumors were swirling for months before Feb. 5th’s deadline, and while some came true, many were replaced with unexpected trades involving stars across the league.
Ask Aleni: Digital protection for children doesn't exist
By Aleni Bender | Feb. 19Australia’s new Online Safety Amendment bans individuals under 16 years old from having social media accounts. The United States should follow this lead to protect its younger generations. Social media can contribute to issues such as poor mental health, cyberbullying and screen addiction, especially among children.
Pink Cab transports women-identifying students safely
By Fiona Petticrew | Feb. 19Pink Cab, a student-run Ohio University organization, is available for any women-identifying student. Whenever a ride is needed, members can text in the GroupMe for a woman driver.
Bobcats, career services talk resume making
By Mary Kate McNamee | Feb. 19Ohio University students and employees from the Career Services department consider standout points of resumes and how to build a strong resume.
Oh Well: Banning NDAs for elected officials affect local elections
By Cassidy McClurg | Feb. 19Ohio lawmakers introduced a bill to ban local officials from signing NDAs that are connected to their public duties. This followed a discussion of new Ohio AI data centers. Debates between residents and commissioners can affect upcoming elections and other politics in Southeast Ohio.
City Council splits on police drone grant, advances budget cuts
By Mary Kate McNamee | Feb. 18Drones for first responder causes a stir among City Council members and Athens residents, additional debate over fiscal budgeting.
