Men’s Basketball: Ohio falls to offensive onslaught, self-inflicted wounds
Feb. 26On the end of a 34-point performance from Western Michigan’s Chansey Willis, Ohio falls.
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Kendall Unfiltered: Taylor Swift is the music industry
By Kendall Timms | Feb. 26Taylor Swift has taken control of the music industry, breaking record after record, exploring new genres and also having the highest-grossing tour in history with The Eras Tour. Swift’s fans don’t just love her for her music and songwriting, but also because she is such a powerful woman to look up to, she improves the economy in every city she performs in and she fights for what’s right.
Backcountry Squatters challenge gender stereotypes outdoors
By Gina Napoli | Feb. 26@backcountrysquatters_ohio hosted its first meeting Feb 20. The national organization and OU chapter strive to eliminate gender stereotypes in the outdoor environment and create a welcoming atmosphere for female and gender-fluid students.
Blabby Abby: Journaling benefits Gen Z
By Abby Jenkins | Feb. 26Journaling is the perfect hobby for young people in a time of intense stress and tension.
Osgood Perkins' ‘The Monkey’ is bloody hilarious
By Jude Hannahs | Feb. 26Osgood Perkins delivers a horror film far different from “Longlegs” (2024) in the form of “The Monkey” (2025).
HCOM clinic gives back to Athens community
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 26HCOM’s community clinic offers both healthcare services and basic resources to patients in need.
Brenen’s Cafe reinforces laptop policy, open-door policy overview
By Drew Hoffmaster | Feb. 26Brenen's Coffee Cafe has begun reenforcing its policy prohibiting laptops and studying from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cafe is sharing this rule with customers by posting a sign near the entrance.
Sponsored: ‘From The Hills and Hollers Film Series’ tells heartfelt stories of Appalachia
By Abby Waechter | Feb. 25The Athena Cinema’s “From the Hills and Hollers Film Series” seeks to foster a deeper connection between the residents of Athens city and Ohio University
Students, visitors battle in Nerf gun war
By Mary Kate McNamee | Feb. 25Bobcat Blasters decorated the campus with styrofoam bullets this past weekend in a Nerf gun war.
Aiden’s Add-On: Brittany Broski exemplifies authenticity, curiosity’s power
By Aiden Ryan | Feb. 25Influencer Brittany Broski shows her audience how to take care of themselves and build relationships in a brilliantly comedic environment. Her podcast, the Broski Report, exemplifies the need for curiosity and self-love.
Sports Watch: What to watch this week in the NBA
By Jasper Greuel | Feb. 25The NBA is an ever changing league and nothing makes that more apparent than the trade deadline. Several superstars changed places just a few weeks ago and with that come great matchups to revenge games. This week the NBA has a slew of these types of games, all of which are must watch TV for any basketball fan.
Lately with Layne: IVF executive order falls short
By Layne Rey | Feb. 25On Feb. 18, Trump signed an executive order titled “•Expanding Access to In Vitro Fertilization,” which included goals surrounding lowering costs and breaking down barriers that prevent access to IVF. Although the basis of the order is beneficial, it is merely performative – resulting in confusion and a lack of needed support for IVF.
Women’s Basketball: What to know for Ohio’s matchup with Bowling Green
By Charlie Fadel | Feb. 25Eveything to know for Wednesday’s matchup
Baseball: Everything to know ahead of West Virginia
By Logan Adams | Feb. 25After a 1-2 weekend against West Georgia, Ohio prepares for a quick one-off against West Virginia.
Tablertown People of Color Museum relocating, expanding
By Zoe Weyand | Feb. 25The Tablertown People of Color Museum, a museum currently in Stewart, Ohio, focused on local POC history, is moving to Tablertown, formerly Kilvert, and expanding.
All 9 Lives, Crochet Club encourage cat adoption in style
By Gina Napoli | Feb. 25OU’s All 9 Lives organization and Crochet Club plan to take action and eliminate the stray cat population in Athens.
DJ Muchi Nochi infuses music, friendships in Athens
By Gina Napoli | Feb. 25Neal Mohr, @mucho_funky, knows how to throw an entertaining party. Making consistent appearances at The Side Bar, Casa Nueva and The Union, Mohr is not only busy but dedicated to his craft.
Trans students seek, create safe spaces
By Alexandra Hopkins | Feb. 25Student initiatives and local communities provide safe spaces for trans students as anti-trans legislation takes effect across the country.
Outdoor Pursuits hosts cowboy climbing competition
By Ethan Herx | Feb. 25From outlaws to wranglers, cowboy-themed rock climbers gathered at Ping Recreation Center for the spring semester climbing competition.
Wendy Williams’ family calls for release from conservatorship
By Clara Leder | Feb. 25After her dementia diagnosis and the end of “The Wendy Williams Show,” Williams’ family and fans continue to fight against her conservatorship.
