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Athens City Council discusses tax utility increase, snow concerns

By Mary Kate McNamee | Feb. 3

Athens City Council gathered Monday evening to discuss committee issues, debate legislation and address concerns about forecasted snow.

Daily Rundown: 'Always Athens' podcast, Greenland and Men’s Basketball Western Michigan game preview!

By Drew Hoffmaster | Feb. 3

Men’s Basketball: What to know for Western Michigan

By Charlie Fadel | Feb. 3

What to know for the Broncos in The Convo.

Swimming & Diving: Ohio falls to Akron in final regular-season swimming meet

By Cameron Crego | Feb. 3

Ohio suffers first loss to defending champ Akron in final regular season meet.

Roblox vs. Schlep: Exposing child predators is vigilantism

By Nyla Gilbert | Feb. 3

Roblox faces lawsuits and backlash after banning predator-hunting YouTuber Schlep, igniting debate over child safety, censorship and accountability.

‘Maul: Shadow Lord’ trailer brings a classic revenge story to ‘Star Wars'

By Micah Fenner | Feb. 3

Continuing off of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” the new series follows a fan favorite character on their journey to take back everything they’ve lost.

Noah Kahan breaks the silence with new song, album release date

By Anna Songer | Feb. 3

After almost two years of waiting, fans finally get new music from Noah Kahan with the promise of a new album April 24.

Entertainment Look-A-Head: Music releases, Muppets, Super Bowl LX

By Caitlyn Vance | Feb. 3

From Feb. 3-8, Athens residents can enjoy local entertainment as well as national media releases.

Police blotter: a pizza-induced injury, an arrest warrant

By Maria Saunders | Feb. 3

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to calls ranging from multiple people upset about snow shoveling activities and an arrest warrant being fulfilled to a dispute over pizza leading to injury.

Stars Align: Feb. 2-8 horoscope predictions

By Clara Leder | Feb. 3

This week brings full moon energy and time to recharge for everyone. Here’s how this week will impact each of the zodiac signs.

For the Record: ICE is a homegrown issue

By Nyla Gilbert | Feb. 3

Reflecting on the passing of activist Assata Shakur and America’s past, ICE is another descendant of America’s strict oppression of its own citizens.

Pen to the Point: Streaming platforms are monopolizing

By Drew Hoffmaster | Feb. 3

Hulu is being combined into Disney+, and Netflix bought Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. This is proof that streaming services are monopolizing and are starting to follow in the footsteps of Hollywood and cable.

Abby's Angle: Having everything figured out in college is a myth

By Abby Shriver | Feb. 3

In college, many of your peers seem like they have it all figured out, thriving socially and academically. Stress, social pressure and comparison can create self-doubt and imposter syndrome, making some feel inadequate and left behind; embracing vulnerability and honesty are keys to succeeding in college and understanding that you belong.

Oh Well: We need to be safer online

By Cassidy McClurg | Feb. 3

As people are going offline due to a growing reliance on technology, safety should be considered when using the internet and social media.

Researchers respond to Greenland, Trump

By Suzanne Piper | Feb. 3

Researchers from Ohio State University and Ohio University discuss Greenland’s ice sheets, politics, history and linguistics. Denmark’s semiautonomous territory, Greenland, has reentered the political arena of President Donald Trump and his administration.