Weekender Briefs: Make Respect Visible week, live performances, pickles
By Maria Saunders | Nov. 11Food drives, holiday shopping and pickle tasting are just some of the activities Athens residents can participate in this week.
MUSIC
Halle Bailey's ‘love?...or something like it’ explores love, passion, pain
By Dawnelle Blake | Oct. 29Halle Bailey’s long-awaited solo debut album “love? …or something like it” explores the ups and downs of love.
Taylor Swift bashes Charli XCX in new song
By Austin Yau | Oct. 21After reflecting on her feeling inferior to Taylor Swift as a star in her song “Sympathy is a Knife,” Charli XCX is back in the news as Taylor Swift seemingly took some digs at her in “Actually Romantic” on her new album.
Battle of the Greens kicks off, debuts electric bands
By Jen Fosnaught | Oct. 20Battle of the Greens is back for the first time since before the pandemic, offering competition and live music for Ohio University students to enjoy. Bands including @airbag.band and @gmguymusic took to the stage.
Off the Deep End: Selling out the MSG venue is easy
By Nicholas Kobe | Oct. 14Artists love to brag about selling out Madison Square Garden because it’s one of the most famous venues in the world, but due to the demand in New York City, that feat isn’t impressive.
Miss Crimson ignites female-fronted rock in Athens
By Maria Saunders | Oct. 13Miss Crimson is a new female-fronted rock band on campus made up of five freshmen.
Talaga Talks: Taylor Swift’s AI use, a bad omen
By Elizabeth Talaga | Oct. 8Taylor Swift’s use of artificial intelligence in the promotional videos for “The Life of a Showgirl” is shameful and does not bode well for the music industry.
Weekender: Movies, lectures and fall break
By Ethan Herx | Oct. 7A mix of events are going on in Athens this week, including multiple film screenings, sporting events and Ohio University fall break.
Students shred, sing in Stuart’s music program
By Fiona Petticrew | Sep. 30Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville, Ohio, hosts an afterschool music program for students between the ages of 12 and 21. Program leaders are dedicated to teaching students valuable life and musical skills.
Weekender Briefs: Craft night, flea market and fair
By Ethan Herx | Sep. 29A mix of events will be going on in Athens this week, including multiple film screenings, sporting events and concerts.
Coachella lineup leaves fans disappointed
By Austin Yau | Sep. 24Coachella announced its lineup on Sept. 16, with names like Justin Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter headlining, but many fans were underwhelmed, providing a dilemma for Coachella on its 25th anniversary.
Cardi B returns confident, vulnerable with album 'Am I the Drama?'
By Austin Yau | Sep. 23Seven years after her triple platinum album “Invasion of Privacy” was released, rapper Cardi B dropped her second album “Am I the Drama?”
Weekender Briefs: Hootenanny, hockey and painting
By Ethan Herx | Sep. 23This week is packed with exciting events, from open mic nights and football games.
Skate Jam curates tricks, tunes
By Fiona Petticrew | Sep. 22This year marked the fifth anniversary of Athens Skate Jam. The skate park was crowded, but spirits were high for an entire day dedicated to skating and socializing.
Pawpaw festival was hot, music was hotter
By Austin Yau | Sep. 16Pawpaw Festival’s day two had classical and modern takes on Appalachian music and a pop punk deviation in the heat.
Cannabis Museum hosts Tiny Museum Concert
By Jen Fosnaught | Sep. 8Athens’ Cannibas Museum hosted one of their “tiny concerts,” featuring good, local music and a friendly atmosphere.
The Weekender: Resource fair, the Pawpaw Festival and Ohio football
By Gina Napoli | Sep. 8Looking for a fun event to attend? Athens and other neighboring cities have Bobcats and locals covered!
Off the Deep End: Stop re-recording albums
By Nicholas Kobe | Sep. 4After Taylor Swift re-recorded her albums, a variety of rock artists like Five Finger Death Punch, Set It Off, All Time Low and even Demi Lovato have tried similar remakes of their classic material. Unfortunately, this traditionally results in total failure.
Cardi B’s livestream sparks backlash
By Olivia Curtis | Sep. 3Cardi B is under fire for her controversial remarks toward the plus-sized community, involving body-positive influencer Samyra.
The Weekender: Labor Day, local music and a food drive
By Ethan Herx | Sep. 1Athens will be bustling with musical and cultural events this week.
