US Weekly Headlines: cuts to SNAP benefits, government shutdown continues
By Avery St. George | Nov. 4This week’s headlines involve major changes to SNAP benefits as the shutdown continues, Trump’s alleged nuclear testing plan and more.
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Honestly, Hadley: Balancing work, college is nearly impossible
By Hadley Lynch | Nov. 4Many college students work during college to afford their bills, but balancing work and academics often leads to stress and burnout. With rising costs, students can barely afford not to work.
Live Laugh Lily: Purity culture is on the rise
By Lily Miller | Nov. 4Purity culture is becoming a more prevalent mindset among Gen Z. Conservatism is on the rise, and Halloween has become the movement's main focus, with many conversations being centered around women's Halloween costumes. These conversations are quickly turning into shaming people for owning their sexuality.
Heidi’s Hot Takes: Athens residents deserve more diverse retail
By Heidi Bartolone | Nov. 4Athens city planners should prioritize what residents want and recruit diverse high-quality retail options that cater to the Ohio University community.
Athens flourishes with visitors for Dads Weekend
By Caitlyn Vance | Nov. 4The annual Dads Weekend highlights the importance of bringing Bobcats closer to those who raised them, regardless of distance from home.
Bobcats observe Día de los Muertos
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 4To celebrate Día de los Muertos, Bobcats attended several celebrations and events, such as frame decorating and collage making. The Multicultural Greek Council set up an ofrenda in Baker University Center, and The Kennedy Museum of Art hosted a community open studio where everyone was welcome to create collages honoring loved ones with members of the community.
Blabby Abby: AI setting worse standard than pornography
By Abby Jenkins | Nov. 4As people begin to have sexual relations and romantic relationships with generative artificial intelligence, the implications are already catching up to those of existing pornography standards for men and women.
McDavis Hall construction remains on track for 2026 completion
By Kaitlin Hogg | Nov. 4Ohio University’s new South Green residence hall, McDavis Hall, is about 60% complete and set to open to students in August 2026.
US Supreme Court case could overrule local bans on conversion therapy
By Finn Smith | Nov. 4Chiles v. Salazar, a Supreme Court case discussing conversion therapy bans, recently had oral arguments. The case could upend local bans on conversion therapy, such as the one in Athens, due to it being a violation of freedom of speech.
Police blotter: Drunk and disorderly, thoughtful husbands, butt dials
By Kaitlin Hogg | Nov. 4Police blotter: Trespassing, theft, electric lines down
Spotted lanternfly could pose threat to Ohio vineyards
By Finn Smith | Nov. 4The spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect native to parts of Asia, has made its way into the U.S. and is causing concern in Ohio. The insect has a particular interest in feeding on grapevines, worrying vineyard owners across the state.
Volleyball: Ohio wins battle of MAC tournament hopefuls with sweep at Central Michigan
By London DeMarco | Nov. 4Ohio stays hot on the road, sweeping Central Michigan over the weekend.
Weekender: Concerts, basketball, wine tasting
By Ethan Herx | Nov. 4A variety of performances, sports games and film screenings await Athens locals and Ohio University Bobcats.
Football: Everything to know before 102nd Battle of the Bricks against Miami
By Owen Lipstreu | Nov. 3Everything to know for the matchup against Miami on Tuesday.
Men’s Basketball: The 2025-26 complete season preview
By Charlie Fadel | Nov. 3All of the information on returners, transfers and freshman to get ready for the 2025-26 Ohio Men’s Basketball season.
Student Senate hears accessibility concerns, approves new appointments
By Kaitlin Hogg | Nov. 3Chair of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities spoke for the Student Senate, and three new appointments were confirmed.
Hockey: Ohio sweeps Illinois State, scoring 20 goals over the weekend
By Annabelle Grace | Nov. 3Ohio Hockey continues its good form of high-scoring games with few goals against in its sweep of Illinois State.
Editorial: Ohio has stepped up to support SNAP recipients
By The Post Editorial Board | Nov. 3We’ve entered the first week of November, and SNAP has halted its electronic food benefit program, providing low-income households with food. Amid this crisis, Ohio has stepped up to bridge the gap between the loss of benefits and the demand for aid from food banks.
Jet stream shift brings cold snap, ends Ohio’s fall warmth
By Alex Passero | Nov. 3A southward shift in the jet stream brought freezing temperatures to Athens last week, ending weeks of unseasonable warmth and signaling a shift toward typical November weather.
