ODOT awards $160K for new Athens bus
By Alex Passero | Dec. 1The Ohio Department of Transportation is investing over $13 million in Ohio’s public transit. This means $160K for a new bus to serve Athens.
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OU to remove skate park on South Green
By Fiona Petticrew | Dec. 1Ohio University contacted the Skate Club to inform it of a policy violation, and ordered the removal of its ramps, pipes and boxes from the South Green Basketball Courts. The skater community is currently trying to get an exception from the university, as the loss of the courts would leave skaters without access to an accessible practice area.
Local runners gobble up 17th annual Turkey Trot
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 29As the Athens Turkey Trot finished, locals sipped hot chocolate and socialized. Funds collected from the race supported youth athletics and other Athens running events.
Football: Ohio wins regular-season finale at Buffalo
By Owen Lipstreu | Nov. 29The Bobcats kept their MAC title hopes alive against Buffalo.
Men's Basketball: Ohio continues poor form in loss to George Mason
By Owen Lipstreu | Nov. 25The Bobcats fell to the Patriots on Monday night.
Police blotter: Arrests, alleged ATVs, abandoned vehicle
By Kaitlin Hogg | Nov. 25Police blotter: Broken car windows, breaking and entering, noise complaints.
BedPost: Stop degrading those unlucky in love
By BedPost Staff Writer | Nov. 25Women are often labeled as serial flirts or promiscuous when they are searching for love; however, these women may simply be hopeless romantics who are unlucky in love.
Emily's Evidence: Why 'The Notebook' shows us to love the little things
By Emily Stokes | Nov. 25Nicholas Sparks’ “The Notebook” examines the intersections between our hesitancy to choose risk out of complacency. Choices influence our identity and personality, so choose passion and connection.
The Taproot Collective brings local plants, art to Athens
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 25The Taproot Collective is a new local business in Athens for any plant lover or art enthusiast. There are many propagated plants to choose from, as well as locally made candles and art. The shop is run by Julie Penland Dykstra, a local who works at Purple Chopstix and is dedicated to sustainability and recycling.
Football Column: Making sense of the madness in MAC title race
By Charlie Fadel | Nov. 25Breaking down the MAC championship race.
Week 13 Student Media Poll picks
By Owen Lipstreu | Nov. 25Here are this week’s Student Media Poll picks.
2026 Met Gala theme announced
By Emily Frank | Nov. 25Here’s what we know so far about The 2026 Met Gala and its “Costume Art” theme.
‘Wicked: For Good’ sets bar for musical adaptations
By Anna Songer | Nov. 25“Wicked: For Good”, the second and final installment of the franchise, came to theaters Nov. 21. Almost exactly one year to the date of the release of the first movie, which ended on a cliffhanger.
The Game Awards announce game of the year nominees
By Micah Fenner | Nov. 25With a year of great games, these six stand above the rest.
Marching 110 celebrates 50 years of women
By Cassidy McClurg | Nov. 25OU’s historical Marching 110 is celebrating 50 years of women being readmitted in the band.
Athens restaurants filled SNAP benefits gap during government shutdown
By Laynee Eslich | Nov. 25As the government shutdown paused SNAP benefits for millions, several Athens restaurants offered free meals to residents who rely on the program. With benefits now restored, businesses say they stepped up to help neighbors facing food insecurity during the weeks without assistance.
Chase on the Case: Mamdani will change American progressivism
By Chase Borland | Nov. 25Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York City on a progressive platform is a big win for American progressives across the country. If done correctly, his platform can help jumpstart progressive candidates, but if done incorrectly, it can prove the millions against progressivism right.
Campus, city resources offer free Narcan in opioid harm reduction efforts
By Elizabeth Talaga , Sophia Rooksberry and Micah Fenner | Nov. 25Ohio University and broader Athens County host multiple services that offer free Narcan, a drug that can reverse opioid overdoses.
Oh Well: Avoid bringing home someone new for Thanksgiving
By Cassidy McClurg | Nov. 25This year, it may be best to avoid bringing a significant other home for Thanksgiving. However, you can also learn a lot about your partner through how they interact with their family and yours.
