Football: Get to know Ohio’s defensive backs
By Owen Lipstreu | Aug. 26A preview of Ohio’s defensive backs in 2025
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Football: What we learned from Brian Smith’s Week 1 press conference
By Owen Lipstreu and Charlie Fadel | Aug. 26Takeaways from Brian Smith’s press conference ahead of week one
Football: Previewing Ohio's recieving corps
By Charlie Fadel | Aug. 26Get to know Ohio’s wide receivers
‘Weapons’ scares, surprises viewers with captivating plot
By Jude Hannahs | Aug. 26Director Zach Cregger, known for the twisted and original 2022 film “Barbarian,” returns with the equally unsettling “Weapons” (2025).
Sombr serenades in debut album
By Sophia Anness | Aug. 26Sombr takes listeners on a journey of heartbreak in his debut album “I Barely Know Her.”
Police Blotter: Cows on the loose, guns blazing, smoke detectors
By Finn Smith | Aug. 26Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office and Ohio University Police responded to loose cows, gunshot reports, runaway juveniles, smoke detector tampering and more for the week of August 20–24.
City of Athens reveals new TikTok page, AI chatbot Benny the Athens Brick
By Kaitlin Hogg | Aug. 26Athens enters the digital age further by creating both a TikTok account and a new AI chatbot, “Benny the Athens Brick,” for its city website.
Involvement fair increases student opportunities
Aug. 26The 2025 involvement fair brought together Ohio University’s student organizations and new Bobcats looking to get involved around campus.
News Rundown: Trump seeks election changes, Hurricane Erin aftermath
By Emily Stokes | Aug. 26In this week’s headlines, President Trump seeks to make major election changes, and Hurricane Erin boasts waves as high as 18 feet.
What to know about campus health insurance
By Kaitlin Hogg | Aug. 26Ohio University requires Athens campus students to carry health insurance, either through the university-sponsored plan or a personal provider. This semester, the university plan costs $1,422, with coverage running Aug. 20 through Feb. 19.
The Weekender: A petting zoo, pizza and drag queens
By Ethan Herx | Aug. 26As the fall semester begins, Welcome Week events and more can be found throughout campus and Athens.
Volleyball: Previewing Ohio's 2025 season
By Brandon Gross | Aug. 26Looking ahead to the upcoming Volleyball season
Clothing locations in Athens help students find style
By Grace Schmidt | Aug. 26Local shops that can help you find your style at Ohio University.
Kickin' with Kyra: Certain books are great for college
By Kyra Dapore | Aug. 26Opinion: Reading a book on College Green or in a coffee shop can make the day better. Selecting the right book is a crucial part of this.
OU adjusts to DEI policy changes under new state law
By Kaitlin Hogg | Aug. 21Senate Bill 1 prompts closures and policy shifts at Ohio University.
Summer construction brings new restaurants, campus upgrades to Athens
By Kaitlin Hogg | Aug. 21Summer construction projects across the city of Athens, throughout Athens County and on Ohio University’s campus are bringing new restaurants, infrastructure upgrades and long-term improvements to the community.
OU embraces AI in the classroom, concerns remain
By Drew Hoffmaster | Aug. 21With the rise of artificial intelligence, Ohio University faculty have changed their teaching styles and incorporated it into their classrooms. Professors have been using AI for research, organizing and modeling ideas, and checking grammar.
Letter from the Editor: Hope is still alive on campus
By Jackson McCoy | Aug. 21Despite significant changes in higher education, students are keeping their heads up.
Daphne’s Dispatch: Textbooks don’t teach everything
By Daphne Graeter | Aug. 21A study shows that college graduates felt that their time in college was very useful in their personal and intellectual growth. The original teaching method of lectures was intended for the personal growth of students, for example.
