McCarey discusses plans, intentions for first term as City Council president
By Kaitlin Hogg | Jan. 20New City Council President Micah McCarey reflects on his first weeks and shares goals for council and community engagement.
NEWS BLOGS
US Weekly Headlines: Protests, immigration shooting
By Elizabeth Talaga | Jan. 20Plus, Donald Trump was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
GoBus to expand service to 23 cities
By Alex Passero | Jan. 20GoBus, Ohio’s Rural Intercity Bus Program, will be expanding service across western Ohio, metro Cleveland and the I-70 corridor to connect Ohioans around the state better.
EPA approves new insecticide, conservation groups sue
By Finn Smith | Jan. 20The EPA recently approved a new pesticide known as isocycloseram. The chemical’s approval has drawn backlash from conservation groups who claim there is a risk of long-term health effects.
Harry Styles returns to music with new album announcement
By Sophia Anness | Jan. 19After a three-year break from music, Harry Styles returns with a new album.
Rise and Grind opens new Stimson Avenue coffee shop
By Kaitlin Hogg | Jan. 19Rise and Grind opens a new Stimson Avenue storefront, expanding beyond its coffee truck.
2016 makes a comeback in 2026
By Catalina Litts | Jan. 162026 has people feeling nostalgic as trends from 2016 resurface.
Tracking Trends: Students express themselves through winter fashion
By Ella Moler | Jan. 15Students find ways to express themselves through fashion during the winter months.
Absences in ‘SNL’ cast cause concern for show’s future
By Ruby Johnson | Jan. 13The sudden influx of actors leaving “SNL” leaves viewers questioning the show and its future.
‘Heated Rivalry’ puts LGBTQIA+ representation on ice
By Elizabeth Talaga | Jan. 13The Crave original series found its U.S. home on HBO Max and highlights the positive impact of LGBTQIA+ representation.
Venezuela’s future stands unknown following US capture of Maduro
By Finn Smith | Jan. 13After almost a year of tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela regarding drug trafficking and illegal immigration into the U.S., the Trump administration has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Tablertown receives funding to restore abandoned mine, expand museum
By Laynee Eslich | Jan. 13A long-abandoned coal mine in Tablertown has polluted nearby waterways for decades. A recent land purchase and nearly $1 million in state and federal funding will allow cleanup efforts and the expansion of the Tablertown People of Color Museum.
Police blotter: Stolen vehicles, arrest warrants, new phone
By Maria Saunders | Jan. 13Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to calls ranging from suspicious individuals to a recovered stolen vehicle.
Animatronics come to life at OU through initiative
By Drew Hoffmaster | Jan. 13Brock Klamfoth, a senior studying computer science, co-founded the Animatronic Digital Engineering Initiative, which gives students the opportunity to build physical and digital animatronics, bringing science fiction to life.
US Headlines: ICE fatally shot woman, Maduro pleads not guilty
By Suzanne Piper | Jan. 13U.S. Headlines: ICE fatally shoots Minnesota woman, Venezuelan Nicolás Maduro pleads not guilty in front of a Manhattan courtroom and the House votes in a step to extend the Affordable Care Act.
‘Marty Supreme’ offers authentic look into competitor’s mind
By Jude Hannahs | Jan. 12Timothée Chalamet outdid himself again with his role as Marty Mauser in Josh Safdie’s “Marty Supreme” (2025).
Despite high prices, campus market profits go back to students
By Ben Schneider | Jan. 12Although the university's market prices may appear inflated compared to Kroger's, they provide convenience to students and contribute to important initiatives, including scholarship funds. Frank Pazzanese, executive director of culinary services, said all profits are reinvested back into the university.
White House launches ‘Media Offenders’ site, SPJ reacts
By Finn Smith | Jan. 6The White House recently unveiled the “Media Offenders“ site that exposes mistakes and errors made by journalists and media organizations. The administration is arguing the site combats fake news, and journalists argue it is a step toward delegitimizing the media.
‘Stranger Things 5’ concludes, the Duffers turned show upside down
By Jude Hannahs | Jan. 5The fifth season of “Stranger Things” is what happens when showrunners make a concoction of inconsistent writing and bizarre character choices with a lack of risk taking.
'Wake Up Dead Man’ takes on murder, religious fanaticism
By Jude Hannahs | Jan. 4Rian Johnson returns with what is likely the final installment of his “Knives Out” mystery trilogy starring an excess of A-listers, including Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc.
