5 artists to listen to if you love Phoebe Bridgers
By Tanner Harris | Oct. 28, 2021Feeling angsty? Check out these sad girl essentials to get you through the semester
NEWS BLOGS
TV Review: The guys show off their basketball skills on 'The Bachelorette'
By Audrey McQuillan | Oct. 28, 2021The guys shoot baskets for Michelle’s heart.
Student Senate: Body discusses university Women’s Center’s ‘Love Yourself week’
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 28, 2021Simar Kalkat, treasurer of Senate, also gave updates on Senate budget totals.
K-pop, J-pop music catches the ears of American music listeners, including OU students
By Hannah Burkhart | Oct. 28, 2021K-pop and J-pop music has brought a new sound to the music industry of the United States for the past decade, and music listeners of the country are eating it up.
End of Stimson Avenue construction may be in sight
By Sophia Young | Oct. 28, 2021The lengthy project is expected to be completed in spring 2022.
Odd Morris brings back punk with debut EP ‘Cityscape the Ballet’
By Sophia Anderson | Oct. 28, 2021New rising Irish band Odd Morris releases their debut EP Cityscape the Ballet.
OU yet to open its esports facility due to a global chip shortage
By Donovan Hunt | Oct. 27, 2021When OU first approved its plan to build an esports facility, it was hoping to open this Fall Semester, but students and Bobcat Esports members continue to wait to meet and game together.
Our favorite horror movie villains
By The Beat Staff | Oct. 27, 2021A list of the genre’s most iconic villians.
COVID-19 to cost OU $45 million in lost revenue, supplemental expenses
By Addie Hedges | Oct. 27, 2021When students returned to campus, OU’s expenses increased to provide PPE, protective barriers, COVID-19 informative signage and cleaning.
Concert Review: Dayglow delivers brilliance in Cleveland
By Ryan Maxin | Oct. 27, 2021On the cold Friday evening, the band’s beats provided warm refuge.
Police Blotter: Wanted man arrested; man flagged down deputy at car wash
By Anna Millar | Oct. 27, 2021A man on the most-wanted list was transported to Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail without incident.
Weekly Weather: Rain clearing out before Halloween day, chilly conditions ahead next week
By Sydney Walters | Oct. 27, 2021Your Athens weather for the Halloween weekend and a look into next week.
Coronavirus: Four new COVID-19 deaths reported in Athens County
By Sophia Young | Oct. 27, 2021The county has reported seven COVID-19 related deaths in the past week.
5 spooky podcasts to get in the Halloween spirit
By Juliana Colant | Oct. 27, 2021Get into spooky season by listening to these podcasts.
Student Senate: Body holds town hall, discusses goals for semester
By Payton Daugherty | Oct. 26, 2021Becky “Eliza” Ivan, president of Student Senate, said the body is struggling with recruitment for Fall Semester.
Dave Chappelle’s ‘The Closer’ is creating controversy at Netflix
By Logan Humphrey | Oct. 26, 2021Here’s what you need to know about the Netflix walkout.
‘SNL’ rebounds with a committed character actor and a lovable alum
By Lydia Smith | Oct. 26, 2021The SNL Season 47 turnaround was quick, embracing nostalgia alongside new talent.
Film Review: ‘Dune’ is the sci-fi epic it was always touted to be
By Zach James | Oct. 26, 2021Director Denis Villeneuve helms the film beautifully, but audience members may feel slighted by its lack of action and emphasis on world-building.
Timeline of Tom Holland and Zendaya’s relationship
By Grace Koennecke | Oct. 26, 2021A couple we didn’t know we needed.
City Council: Finance and Personnel Committee discusses merit-based incentive program
By Anna Millar | Oct. 26, 2021The Finance and Personnel Committee discussed multiple, possible changes to staff pay and incentives, discussing a merit-based program at length.
