Men’s Basketball: What to know for a big game against Kent State
By Charlie Fadel | Jan. 27Ohio will be on the road to take on Kent State.
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Hot Box supports Athens County high schoolers with $2,500 scholarship
By Fiona Petticrew | Jan. 27Hot Box Chicken Fingers and Tots made a $2,500 scholarship available for high school students of Athens County, encouraging them to take the chance and pursue higher education.
JACKpot: Get your political individuality back, read local news
By Jack Shirley | Jan. 27It has become incredibly easy to feel disconnected from the issues that are really impacting our communities. Online spaces that isolate users from opposing views are preventing us from diversifying our political knowledge. Reading local news enables us to gain a deeper understanding of our political candidates and how they can directly benefit our local communities.
Bobcat Blasters hosts themed NERF events
By Fiona Petticrew | Jan. 27The Bobcat Blasters, a club established in 2006, is for students and players from all over the country to connect and collaborate through NERF blaster battles. These games are described as Humans vs. Zombies or tag and are weekend-long events for those who decide to register.
Bobcatz bar opens as newest addition to Athens nightlife
By Liv Jacobs | Jan. 27A new bar, Bobcatz, is making a name for itself as a relaxed alternative to Athens’ lively nightlife.
Women's Basketball: Everything to know about UMass
By Brandon Gross | Jan. 27What to know for the game against UMass.
Chase on the Case: 2026 midterms matters on the road to 2028
By Chase Borland | Jan. 27Although it may seem mute to vote in a midterm cycle, voting now can shape the future of the government and the outcome of 2028.
Sassy Cassie: It's time for a new Bird
By Cassie Dye | Jan. 27Bird Ice Arena has been around for 68 years, and wasn’t originally supposed to be an ice arena. Although the building is well-loved and appreciated by the campus and community, it isn’t one of the NCAA facilities on campus; it’s time to build a new arena.
‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ is emotional, brutal
By Jude Hannahs | Jan. 27Nia DaCosta, director of “The Marvels” (2023), produced what likely could be the best of a franchise with “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” (2026).
Dylan Mulvaney cast in Broadway musical 'SIX'
By Jen Fosnaught | Jan. 27Dylan Mulvaney and Abigail Barlow have been announced to play Anne Boleyn and Katherine Howard in the fifth cast of SIX, causing controversy online.
US Weekly Headlines: ICE arrests 5-year-old, Trump’s first year in office
By Avery St. George | Jan. 27This week’s headlines involve the fatal shooting of a man during a protest and TikTok expands U.S. operations.
Police blotter: Dollar Tree threat, EZ-Mart hit-and-skip
By Kaitlin Hogg | Jan. 27Police blotter: Also, loud music complaints and a lost tractor.
Chick-fil-A packs Athens’ coop, some say it's unneeded
By Drew Hoffmaster | Jan. 27Chick-fil-A announced in a press release that 25 to 30 new locations are being built in Ohio by 2027, one of which will be in Athens. The expansion effort will also bring locations to parts of Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and Northwest Ohio.
‘Operation Buckeye’ raises concerns for OU students
By Laynee Eslich | Jan. 27The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deployed agents throughout Columbus on Dec. 16, 2025. Two Ohio State University students were arrested for protesting the border control’s attendance at a school function.
Pen to the Point: My love-hate relationship with winter
By Drew Hoffmaster | Jan. 27Some people love winter while others hate it. For me, I love and hate it. I say I have a love-hate relationship with the season because it has both good and bad parts.
Layla’s Lens: Staying informed is your civic responsibility
By Layla Vinson | Jan. 27We owe it to those who fought for our right to vote and our democracy to remain politically informed. But we also owe it to humanity to have empathy for one another, to care about what happens to one another and to fight for what we think is right.
Abby’s Angle: There are no winners in sports betting
By Abby Shriver | Jan. 27Sports betting has become widely popularized and accessible since its legalization in 2018, with 30% of Americans admitting to sports betting in the last year. The industry itself generates massive revenue, but athletes, bettors and loved ones of bettors are negatively impacted, burdened by addiction, mental health issues and financial strain.
Editorial: Student walkouts demonstrate democracy on campus
By The Post Editorial Board | Jan. 27Ohio University joined protestors across the country to stand up for change and protest ICE presence, in alignment with “ICE Out” days that took place across the country.
Rise and Grind owner highlights local partnerships
By Mary Kate McNamee | Jan. 27Rise and Grind Coffee grows with the opening of a new permanent store, welcoming Athens locals and students.
River Of Time Boutique hosts free music performances
By Fiona Petticrew | Jan. 27The River Of Time Boutique and Gallery hosts free musical performances with Grammy award winner and rock ’n’ roll blues artist Jorma Kaukonen, accompanied by performer John Hurlbut.
