Black-led TV, movies to watch in 2025
By Elizabeth Talaga | Feb. 4From streaming releases to theatrical premiers, here are some of the Black-led movies and TV shows releasing in 2025.
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‘Jeopardy!’ pop culture spin-off transcends generations
By Alexandra Hopkins | Feb. 4“Jeopardy!” has been on air for 61 years, and for the first time the classic game show is receiving an official pop culture spin-off.
Unusual traditions celebrated in America
By Clara Leder | Feb. 4Discover all the strange holidays celebrated in the United States.
Ohio SB 1 threatens DEI programs at OU, sparks student concerns
By Abby Waechter | Feb. 4Senate Bill 1 could eliminate DEI programs at OU and raises questions about inclusivity.
OU plans $2.06 million solar panel project
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 4Plans to place solar panel arrays on three facilities in the Athens campus were discussed at the January Board of Trustees meeting.
Men’s Basketball Column: Ohio too small during back-to-back losses
By Robert Keegan III | Feb. 4Ohio has struggled against the MAC’s best big-men and they’re not getting any bigger.
Police Blotter: Theft, warrants, narcotics
By Elizabeth Talaga | Feb. 4Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Ohio University Police Department responded to theft, swatting calls, traffic crashes and social media threats.
Groundhog Day predicts 6 more weeks of winter
By Gina Napoli | Feb. 4Groundhog Day celebrations were underway in Punxsutawney and Athens on Sunday morning. Students and locals submitted their predictions and despite people’s excitement toward the outcome or lack thereof, memories were created and fun was had.
Athens Photo Project supports mental health through creativity
By Ethan Herx | Feb. 4APP and its offshoot project, Recovery Reframed, work to reduce stigma around mental health and substance recovery through photography across Southeast Ohio and surrounding regions.
Trans Takeover challenges binaries on The Union stage
By Sophia Rooksberry | Feb. 4The Trans PSA event raised an estimated $1,300 to bolster transgender people.
Women’s Basketball: Ohio loses badly on the road against Miami
By Charlie Fadel | Feb. 4Ohio’s 72-34 loss to Miami was just the cherry on top of a disappointing season.
Lately with Layne: Acosta, Todd departures represent Trump’s harm to journalism
By Layne Rey | Feb. 4Seasoned journalists Jim Acosta and Chuck Todd recently announced their departures from their respective mainstream news stations, highlighting the political divide Trump fosters in journalism and the press.
Swim & Dive: Bobcats dominate Eastern Michigan for senior day
By Jackson Huxel | Feb. 4Ohio has successes across the board, beating Eastern Michigan with a 272.5-79.5 score.
Hockey: Ohio pushes through tough Niagara defense in overtime win
By Jackson McCoy | Feb. 4Despite a powerful showing from the Purple Eagles’ defenders, the Bobcats were able to deliver a nose-to-nose win Friday night.
Sassy Cassie: DEI is vital in higher education
By Cassie Dye | Feb. 4Senate Bill 1 bans DEI at a college level, setting back higher education.
Rooks Reflects: Groundhog Day is an underrated holiday
By Sophia Rooksberry | Feb. 4The absurdity and whimsy of the holiday make it a day to look forward to.
Nelsonville charts course for charterless government
By Jack Solon | Feb. 4Nelsonville citizens voted to abolish its city charter of almost 30 years, a first in Ohio history.
New impaired driving law passed, harsher penalties for repeat offenders
By Zoe Weyand | Feb. 4Gov. Mike Dewine signed House Bill 37 into law, also known as Liv’s Law. This law will create harsher penalties for repeat impaired drivers, whose actions have resulted in the death of another person.
Blue Line Banter: Recent trades and trade rumors
By Cassie Dye and Andrew Bowlby | Feb. 3This week is all about the recent trades that have had big names attach to them and trade rumors going on with teams. Cassie and Andrew also discuss the Four-Nations Faceoff captains.
