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Daily Rundown: Timeline of events in the Brian Smith saga, Venezuela’s future and Donkey Coffee’s art gallery!

By Drew Hoffmaster | Jan. 13

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Men’s Basketball: Everything to know before Ohio takes on Toledo

By Charlie Fadel | Jan. 13

Everything to know for the Toledo game.

Darn it, Daniel: I'm back...

By Daniel Gorbett | Jan. 13

After a long hiatus, Darn it, Daniel is finally back to talk about the letter to the editor he received almost two years ago.

Wrestling: What to know for SIUE

By Jackson Huxel | Jan. 13

Everything to know for the match against SIUE.

Artists behind Donkey Coffee’s art gallery share experiences

By Fiona Petticrew | Jan. 13

Donkey Coffee supports local artists and strives to create a comfortable place to settle down and enjoy a cup of coffee. Along with hosting open-mic nights and other community-driven events, the shop features a gallery of colorful art pieces by local artists.

Football: Complete timeline of events in Brian Smith saga

By Charlie Fadel | Jan. 13

Take a look at the complete timeline of events that led to Brian Smith’s firing.

Absences in ‘SNL’ cast cause concern for show’s future

By Ruby Johnson | Jan. 13

The sudden influx of actors leaving “SNL” leaves viewers questioning the show and its future.

‘Heated Rivalry’ puts LGBTQIA+ representation on ice

By Elizabeth Talaga | Jan. 13

The Crave original series found its U.S. home on HBO Max and highlights the positive impact of LGBTQIA+ representation.

Venezuela’s future stands unknown following US capture of Maduro

By Finn Smith | Jan. 13

After almost a year of tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela regarding drug trafficking and illegal immigration into the U.S., the Trump administration has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

County wildlife diversifies during winter months

By Maria Saunders | Jan. 13

As the snow falls in Athens County, many mammals, reptiles and amphibians settle in for a long, slow winter. Meanwhile, the cold temperatures are bringing new birds to spot in the trees.

Tablertown receives funding to restore abandoned mine, expand museum

By Laynee Eslich | Jan. 13

A long-abandoned coal mine in Tablertown has polluted nearby waterways for decades. A recent land purchase and nearly $1 million in state and federal funding will allow cleanup efforts and the expansion of the Tablertown People of Color Museum.

Police blotter: Stolen vehicles, arrest warrants, new phone

By Maria Saunders | Jan. 13

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to calls ranging from suspicious individuals to a recovered stolen vehicle.

Animatronics come to life at OU through initiative

By Drew Hoffmaster | Jan. 13

Brock Klamfoth, a senior studying computer science, co-founded the Animatronic Digital Engineering Initiative, which gives students the opportunity to build physical and digital animatronics, bringing science fiction to life.

Oh Well: Being offline is a status symbol, not self-care

By Cassidy McClurg | Jan. 13

People who purchase burner phones in 2026, a seemingly self-care trend that improves mental health, are actually part of a movement against classism.

US Headlines: ICE fatally shot woman, Maduro pleads not guilty

By Suzanne Piper | Jan. 13

U.S. Headlines: ICE fatally shoots Minnesota woman, Venezuelan Nicolás Maduro pleads not guilty in front of a Manhattan courtroom and the House votes in a step to extend the Affordable Care Act.

Weekender Briefs: music, scavenger hunts, sports

By Caitlyn Vance | Jan. 13

This week features various music, food and sporting events for residents, welcoming students back to Athens following the holiday season.

Residents strive for sustainable living this winter

By Emma Snyder-Lovera | Jan. 13

There are many lifestyle changes people can make to live sustainably through the winter. From recycling to making home upgrades, winter sustainability may not be as challenging as people think.