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Sassy Cassie: Sports, politics cannot be separated

By Cassie Dye | Feb. 25

The messaging to keep politics out of sports is not possible given that almost every action a team, player or league makes has some sort of political influence.

Women’s Basketball: Ohio notches second straight win against Akron

By Charlie Fadel | Feb. 25

Ohio got its second win in a row on the back of Aliah McWhorter’s 18 points.

Gulf of America replaces Gulf of Mexico, Bobcats react

By Suzanne Piper | Feb. 25

“The Gulf of America, what a beautiful name,“ Trump said. Apple Maps, Google Maps and Google Earth have officially erased the Gulf of Mexico and replaced it with the Gulf of America.

Trump Administration orders DEI program cuts, sparking widespread concern

By Abby Waechter | Feb. 25

The Trump Administration set a 14-day deadline for schools to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs or risk losing their federal funding.

Police Blotter: Backseat driver necessary, going ghost mode

By Drew Hoffmaster | Feb. 25

Police Blotter: From Feb.14-20, the Athens County Sheriff’s Office and Ohio University Police Department respond to burglaries, a prank, a car crash and more.

3 Athens City Council members stepping down in next election

By Avery St. George | Feb. 25

With the next election running May 6, seats can be filled by new faces or current members. Why did they step down and what will the next election look like?

Athens wins EPA award encouraging environmental excellence

By Zoe Weyand | Feb. 25

Athens was recently awarded the 2024 Gold Level Encouraging Environmental Excellence in Communities Award for the city’s efforts in operating sustainably.

Blue Line Banter: Results of the four nations face-off

By Cassie Dye and Andrew Bowlby | Feb. 24

The four nations face-off has concluded with Team Canada winning it all. Cassie and Andrew talk about the final game, and what this short tournament has done to grow the game.

Blue Line Banter: Results of the four nations face-off

By Cassie Dye and Andrew Bowlby | Feb. 24

The four nations face-off has concluded with Team Canada winning it all. Cassie and Andrew talk about the final game, and what this short tournament has done to grow the game.

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Wrestling: Ohio secured a win over Buffalo to close out regular season

By Jackson Huxel | Feb. 24

Ohio won its final regular season duel 20-13 over Buffalo.

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Spring Career Fair in Ping targets Ohio, national employers

By Daphne Graeter | Feb. 24

Students can network with various employers, connect with recruiters and explore potential industries at the 2025 Spring Career and Internship Fair.

Sabrina Carpenter is a ‘Busy Woman’ with deluxe album success

By Jen Fosnaught | Feb. 24

Sabrina Carpenter’s career has been filled with a large amount of recent achievements, leaving fans excited to see how she’ll continue to grow.

Poppi's vending machine stunt fails

By Leanne Abel | Feb. 24

Poppi faced backlash for sending soda-filled vending machines to influencers for a marketing scheme.

Men's Basketball: What to know for a rematch with Western Michigan

By Robert Keegan III | Feb. 24

What to know before Ohio takes on Western Michigan Tuesday night on the road.

Musk's DOGE, Trump administration sparks protests in Columbus

Protesters rally against Elon Musk and DOGE, urge younger generations take action

By Abby Waechter | Feb. 24

Over 150 protestors gathered outside the Tesla car dealership in Columbus to rally against Elon Musk and the Trump Administration’s Department of Government Efficiency.

Letter to the Editor: The Gathering Place a beacon of hope

By David E. Hartinger | Feb. 24

The late Rita Gilleck had a vision in the early 1970s for people with mental health challenges in Athens. She envisioned a safe haven for people with mental health challenges to form a community in a community house. The goal for the house was to serve as a beacon of hope for people in the community with mental health challenges to socialize, hang out and learn how to live in the community, building trust amongst the two communities.