‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ anticipates season finale in episode seven
By Jude Hannahs | Dec. 9Fans are now one episode away from HBO’s “IT: Welcome to Derry” season finale.
NEWS BLOGS
‘Zootopia 2’ is Disney at its best
By Luke Ream | Dec. 9The sequel to the 2016 hit film, “Zootopia,” hit theaters Nov. 26 and broke every box office record in its path. Here’s a review of the latest Disney success.
Streaming services impact holiday specials
By Austin Yau | Dec. 9With the prevalence of streaming and the death of cable TV, seasonal specials are becoming less frequent, despite the generational love for the holiday spirit.
Police blotter: Dog on duty, not-there snakes, multiple arrests
By Kaitlin Hogg | Dec. 9Police blotter: Who knew ding dong ditching was still popular?
Renovations continue at The Lostro ahead of Playa Bowls opening
By Laynee Eslich | Dec. 9The Lostro has undergone multiple renovations, including the current implication of Playa Bowls. The construction of the superfruit bowl franchise follows guidelines to preserve the building's history.
U.S. Weekly Headlines: redistricting battles, immigration restrictions
By Avery St. George | Dec. 9This week’s headlines involve the Trump administration’s pause on immigration from 19 countries and the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Texas congressional map.
Fan edits are blazing a new path for fandoms
By Austin Yau | Dec. 5Fan edits featuring trending audios, stylish text and unique transitions are reshaping fandom culture on social media.
HB 29 to ensure access for female inmates to hygiene products, showers
By Finn Smith | Dec. 5House Bill 29, legislation that enshrines female inmates' access to feminine hygiene products and showers, lands on Gov. DeWine’s desk for final approval.
OU offers coping resources, low-stress events for finals week
By Kaitlin Hogg | Dec. 5Alden Library and Counseling and Psychological Services are offering study-week programs, activities and drop-in support to help students manage finals-week stress.
Doom awaits in ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ episode six
By Jude Hannahs | Dec. 4Things are not looking good for multiple characters in HBO’s sixth episode of “IT: Welcome to Derry” (2025).
‘Eternity’ is an afterlife worth watching
By Ruby Johnson | Dec. 4Eternity is meant to be spent with the person you love the most, in your dream place. In A24’s “Eternity,” it is a harder decision than one may think. Director David Freyne tackles the afterlife with humor and romance in his newest film.
‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ trailer breaks records
By Emilie Deoreo | Dec. 3Lionsgate’s first trailer for “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” racked up 109 million views in 24 hours. The prequel, out Nov. 20, 2026, dives into Haymitch Abernathy’s own Games, doubling the usual number of tributes and showcasing a star-studded cast led by Joseph Zada, McKenna Grace, Glenn Close, Ralph Fiennes and Elle Fanning.
400-pound black bear reported by hunters, bear presence increasing
By Kaitlin Hogg | Dec. 2There was an increase in black bear sightings in recent years, due in part to the fact hunting black bears is illegal in the state of Ohio, paired with the growing public interest in protecting the animals.
Pennywise finally arrived in ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ episode five
By Jude Hannahs | Dec. 2Bill Skarsgård and all of his dancing clown glory has been revealed in the latest episode of “IT: Welcome to Derry” (2025).
Steam Hardware might rewire gaming industry
By Nyla Gilbert | Dec. 2Steam announced its newest 2026 endeavor, “Steam Hardware,” showcasing its PC-Console hybrids that are already shaking up the gaming industry.
‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Vol. 1 hits ground running
By Emilie Deoreo | Dec. 2The first four episodes of “Stranger Things 5” drop viewers into a transformed, militarized Hawkins, filled with new monsters, vanished kids and a scientist with unsettling Brenner vibes, setting the stage for a finale that promises the series’ biggest storm yet.
‘DWTS’ crowns season 34 champion
By Clara Leder | Dec. 2Season 34 has been the biggest in show history in terms of fan votes and viewership. After a tight competition, America finally has its new Len Goodman mirrorball champion.
Union negotiations continue without agreements, academic freedom discussed
By Bridget Thomas | Dec. 2United Academics of Ohio University met with the OU administration to continue negotiations. In their most recent meeting, they failed to reach an agreement on academic freedom.
Police blotter: Threatening call, missing child report, muzzleloader noise
By Kaitlin Hogg | Dec. 2Police blotter: Threatening call, missing child report and muzzleloader noise from Nov. 21 to Nov. 27.
US Weekly Headlines: Obamacare, National Guard members shot
By Finn Smith | Dec. 2U.S. Weekly Headlines: The Trump administration plans to pause immigration from poor countries, Russia-Ukraine peace deal talks continue and the Trump administration classifies Cartel de los Soles as a terror organization.
