Football: Takeaways from Brian Smith’s week 2 press conference
By Owen Lipstreu and Charlie Fadel | Sep. 2What we learned from Brian Smith’s week two presser
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US Weekly Headlines: Armed troops in D.C., CDC in turmoil
By Emily Stokes | Sep. 2Troops climb to numbers of 2,000 in D.C., now armed, and turmoil continues at the CDC.
UAOU begins contract talks with university after delays
By Mary Kate McNamee | Sep. 2The United Academics of Ohio University is beginning negotiations with the administration in pursuit of its first contract.
Labor Day weekend gives students an extra day off
By Mary Kate McNamee | Sep. 2Students utilize the extra day off to catch up on homework and prepare for new classes
Frida’s Modern Mexican joins the Athens culinary scene
By Jen Fosnaught | Sep. 2Frida’s Modern Mexico opens where Ciro’s Italian Kitchen and Bar used to be, bringing an interesting array of classic Mexican dishes.
Blotter: Sheriff’s deputies go on a wild bull chase
By Emily Stokes | Sep. 2Wild bull chase, diseased deer, unattended children, this week on Blotter
Editorial: The Red Zone exists at OU
By The Post Editorial Board | Sep. 2In the Red Zone, 50% of all college sexual assaults statistically occur. To provide safety and prevention, universities, such as Ohio University, must put measures in place to educate and protect their students from sexual assault.
Sherrod Brown runs for US Senate after 2024 loss
By Zoe Weyand | Sep. 2Despite losing his Senate seat to Bernie Moreno in 2024, Sherrod Brown has begun a campaign to re-run for a Senate seat in the upcoming 2026 election.
Sabrina Carpenter wows fans with ‘Man’s Best Friend’
By Jen Fosnaught | Sep. 1Sabrina Carpenter comments on power, sexuality and love in her newest album, “Man’s Best Friend.”
Football: Ohio’s offense already in midseason form during tough loss at Rutgers
By Owen Lipstreu | Sep. 1Parker Navarro and the offense didn’t miss a beat in the season opener
Get to know Athens’ music scene
By Elizabeth Talaga | Sep. 1Supporting local musicians is an effective way to immerse oneself in Athens’ culture.
Night of drag, drama takes place at OU
By Catalina Litts | Sep. 1OUPC puts on a dazzling night of drag for students.
Alden Library enters planning phase for major renovation project
By Kaitlin Hogg | Sep. 1Ohio University is partnering with a global architecture firm to reimagine Alden Library. Construction is expected to start after June 2026.
American Eagle’s jeans controversy sparks conversations
By Nyla Gilbert | Sep. 1Sydney Sweeney’s controversial American Eagle ad campaign has sparked backlash for allegedly echoing eugenics-era ideals of beauty and exclusion, drawing comparisons to Brooke Shields’ infamous 1980 Calvin Klein ad and highlighting sharp divides in how brands approach representation in fashion marketing today.
Voinovich School brings thrift stores to campus
By Fiona Petticrew | Sep. 1Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs is hosting several thrift pop-ups throughout this year to help eliminate the transportation problem for students, as well as fast fashion.
Behind the Lens: Gutting the Roadless Rule will wreck public lands
By Ethan Herx | Sep. 1In late June, the Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Forest Service announced a plan to get rid of a decades-old policy restricting roads. Getting rid of the rule will not have the advantages the Trump administration claims.
Emily's Evidence: Reading is not exclusive
By Emily Stokes | Sep. 1What constitutes a reader and why are people so intent on gatekeeping the reading space?
Volleyball: Bobcat Invitational displays highs and lows for Ohio
By Brandon Gross | Sep. 1Ohio (1-2) started its season with the Bobcat Invitational, where it played three home games against Bucknell (0-3), Iowa State (2-0), and Eastern Illinois (2-0). Ohio won its first game against Bucknell but failed to get anything going during its last two games, resulting in a 1-2 record overall for the tournament.
The Weekender: Labor Day, local music and a food drive
By Ethan Herx | Sep. 1Athens will be bustling with musical and cultural events this week.
