The Game Awards announce game of the year nominees
By Micah Fenner | Nov. 25With a year of great games, these six stand above the rest.
NEWS BLOGS
Athens restaurants filled SNAP benefits gap during government shutdown
By Laynee Eslich | Nov. 25As the government shutdown paused SNAP benefits for millions, several Athens restaurants offered free meals to residents who rely on the program. With benefits now restored, businesses say they stepped up to help neighbors facing food insecurity during the weeks without assistance.
Campus, city resources offer free Narcan in opioid harm reduction efforts
By Elizabeth Talaga , Sophia Rooksberry and Micah Fenner | Nov. 25Ohio University and broader Athens County host multiple services that offer free Narcan, a drug that can reverse opioid overdoses.
OU faculty prepare for new workload rules under SB 1
By Drew Roberts | Nov. 25Senate Bill 1 requires Ohio universities to implement new systems for tracking faculty workload and post-tenure review. Professors in the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism say the changes are reshaping how they document their daily responsibilities.
US Weekly Headlines: Epstein Files, Trump’s plan for Gaza
By Finn Smith | Nov. 25U.S. Weekly Headlines: Trump signs legislation that requires the release of Epstein-related files, the FAA removes all restrictions on commercial airlines and the Trump administration makes moves to dismantle the Department of Education.
Ohio Planned Parenthood takes on Medicaid
By Mary Kate McNamee | Nov. 24Ohio Planned Parenthood plans to fight back against Medicaid after the government sector threatens to decrease state funding.
‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 3 is dramatic as ever
By Grace Schmidt | Nov. 24Here is all of Season 3 of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” drama, storylines, hysterics and villains, along with a prediction on the cast's future in “MomTok.”
From Athens to Washington: Trump’s East Wing demolition sparks outrage
By Drew Hoffmaster | Nov. 24Photos and reports from the Associated Press, released Oct. 23, showcased excavators tearing through the White House's East Wing. The demolition is making way for President Donald Trump’s 90,000 square feet State Ballroom.
'DWTS' turns 20, five couples head to the finale
By Clara Leder | Nov. 21The 20th birthday for ‘DWTS’ brought returning stars, pros and former hosts to the ballroom, as well as shocking eliminations during the semi-finals the following week.
Former 'Dance Moms' star Nia Sioux exposes mistreatment in memoir
By Kendall Davis | Nov. 21After seven seasons on the hit reality TV show “Dance Moms,“ star Nia Sioux exposes mistreatment by Abby Lee Miller and other secrets in her new memoir, “Bottom of the Pyramid.”
Glen Powell, Edgar Wright excel in ‘The Running Man’
By Jude Hannahs | Nov. 21“The Running Man” brings two extraordinary forces together: Glen Powell and Edgar Wright.
OU responds to rumored ICE sightings on Athens campus
By Maggie Amacher | Nov. 20Ohio University said it is not aware of any immigration enforcement activity on the Athens campus after reports circulated on social media, noting images showing ICE officers on campus “appear to have been AI-generated.”
Pennywise torments more in ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ episode four
By Jude Hannahs | Nov. 20In the latest episode of HBO’s “IT: Welcome to Derry” (2025), characters are becoming more aware of the evil that lurks in Derry.
Vine is making a comeback as diVine
By Heidi Bartolone | Nov. 20Vine is making a comeback as a rebooted version called diVine; this newer version rejects all use of AI.
Ohio House bill introduced to prohibit personhood of AI
By Zoe Weyand | Nov. 20A new bill introduced in the Ohio House would prevent personhood of AI, meaning the software system could not do things like marry or own property. Experts say this is just the beginning of AI regulation.
Children’s online spaces disappear from internet
By Ruby Johnson | Nov. 19The rise and fall of early online children’s games doesn’t have a set reasoning. It may include wanting for more creative applications, online safety and the shutdown of Flash Player.
Trisha Paytas' 'Beetlejuice' debut continues stunt casting trends
By Emily Frank | Nov. 19Controversial social media personality Trisha Paytas recently debuted in Beetlejuice. She is not the only influencer to make it to Broadway.
Entertainment Look-A-Head: 2026 is the year for horror
By Nyla Gilbert | Nov. 19“Resident Evil Requiem” and “Scream 7” have garnered controversy, excitement and nostalgia that have fans anticipating their releases.
INSPIRE grant inspires recovery to work initiative in Southeast Ohio
By Avery St. George | Nov. 19Substance use disorder is a national crisis, but it disproportionately affects Appalachia. In 2022, overdose rates in Appalachia were 64% higher than the rest of the country. ARC hopes to address this issue through awareness, recovery ecosystems and its INSPIRE program.
OU dining policy keeps meal swipes off outside food trucks
By Laynee Eslich | Nov. 19Two of the four food trucks operating on Ohio University’s campus accept meal swipes and other university dining currency. OU Culinary Services says its current policy, which limits dining-currency use to university-run trucks, helps maintain consistent pricing and supports campus dining operations.
