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Stellar Takes: Billy Joel’s documentary dives into his life

By Jack Solon | Sep. 16

Billy Joel’s life and musicianship are given new life and detail in the documentary, “And So It Goes,” named after a song of Joel’s with the same title.

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Heidi’s Hot Takes: College is a financial endurance test

By Heidi Bartolone | Sep. 16

For today’s students, college feels less like an intellectual journey and more like a financial endurance test. With total student debt doubling since 2008, passion often takes a backseat to practicality.

Debriefing: Lives should take precedent over guns

By Logan Adams | Sep. 16

Charlie Kirk’s death at Utah Valley University was a symptom of his own delusion that a good guy with a gun does anything to save anyone.

Police Blotter: To-go box break-in, driveway confusion and puppy lockout

By Drew Roberts | Sep. 16

This week’s police blotter includes reports ranging from a suspicious vehicle that turned out to be parked in its owner’s driveway to a dog that accidentally locked its owner out of a car.

OU alumna launches, lives marketing dream

By Caitlyn Vance | Sep. 16

OU alumnus, Riley Farber, put her passion to practice and founded @farberdigital alongside her mother and sister. Her success continues to inspire Bobcats young and old.

Invasive ambrosia beetles continue to threaten trees across Ohio

By Finn Smith | Sep. 16

The invasive Ambrosia beetle continues to harm trees such as pawpaws across the Midwest. The insect infestation has caused local farmers to burn large chunks of their tree population, and invest in preventative measures. A lack of research and funding into Pawpaw trees and Ambrosia beetles has played a part in the lack of information growers have on how to handle the ongoing issue.

Ohio University majors suspended, merged under new state law

By Kaitlin Hogg | Sep. 16

Senate Bill 1 requires suspension or merger of majors with fewer than five annual graduates over three years.

US Weekly Headlines: Immigration operation, Charlie Kirk

By Elizabeth Talaga | Sep. 16

Charlie Kirk assassinated, new immigration operation in Chicago and more in this week’s U.S. headlines.

The Athens Art Guild builds community at the farmers market

By Renae Hefty | Sep. 16

Vendors in the Athens Art Guild were present at the Athens Farmers Market on Sept. 6 and Sept. 13. The Athens Art Guild brings vendors together to support each other and make connections with buyers.

Bobcats infiltrate OSU for historic football matchup

By Sophia Rooksberry | Sep. 16

Gameday looked a little different for Ohio State University on Saturday, with the typical sea of red and white fans speckled with green-clad Bobcats.

Weekender: Trivia, yoga, SKATE JAM!

By Gina Napoli | Sep. 16

Athens hotspots including @the_pigskin, @skatejamathens and @bigrunkavabar have a variety of fun activities and deals to offer residents this week.

Volleyball: Ohio swept in all games at the Beavercreek Invitational

By Brandon Gross | Sep. 16

Ohio (2-7) lost all of its matches this weekend at the Beavercreek Invitational. Ohio played Ohio State (2-4), Pitt (7-2), and Wright State (5-3). It was not able to win a single set in what was a disappointing performance from this Ohio team. Ohio only eclipsed 20 points in one set out of the nine it played, which was the final one against Ohio State.