Film Review: ‘The Suicide Squad’ is a hilarious movie with R-rated gore
By Zach James | Aug. 6, 2021Director James Gunn makes this squad his own, and the film is all the better for it.
NEWS BLOGS
Joe Trubacz to become OU’s interim vice president for finance and administration
By Ryan Maxin | Aug. 5, 2021Trubacz will fill in as interim for Deb Shaffer, who will transition roles at the university in late August.
OU to require masks inside indoor spaces on campus starting Thursday
By Molly Wilson | Aug. 4, 2021The university will also require asymptomatic testing upon arrival for all its residential students.
Nelsonville police officer dies in car crash
By Maya Morita | Aug. 4, 2021Nelsonville police officer Scott Dawley died in a three-vehicle car crash while responding to a call.
Allison Russo, Mike Carey emerge as primary winners in Ohio's 15th Congressional District special election primaries
By Anna Millar | Aug. 3, 2021The final election for Ohio’s 15th district representative will be held Nov. 2.
OhioHealth to require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19
By Emma Skidmore | Aug. 3, 2021The deadline to become fully vaccinated is Dec. 1.
City Council: Body implements race, equity and leadership training for city employees, opposes proposed Ohio brine sale bill
By Sophia Young | Aug. 3, 2021Council also appropriated $600,000 for repairs to the Shafer Street storm line tunnel.
Former OU President, Humanities Professor Charles J. Ping dies
By Maya Morita | July 28, 2021Ping was president of Ohio University from 1975 to 1994.
Film Review: The ‘Fear Street’ trilogy is a masterclass in horror storytelling
By Riley Runnells | July 27, 2021Leigh Janiak’s direction is phenomenal.
OU suspends Sigma Chi fraternity
By Molly Wilson | July 27, 2021Sigma Chi is the second fraternity OU has suspended since the signing of Collin’s Law on July 6.
Film Review: 'Old' won’t stand the test of time
By Zach James | July 24, 2021M. Night Shyamalan’s newest film is a complete mess.
Album Review: Lawrence’s ‘Hotel TV’ is coated to perfection with pizzazz, soul
By Bre Offenberger | July 23, 2021Watching Lawrence tackle different styles with ease and set the standard for how music is supposed to make people feel — on top of the world — has been not only a joy, but also a privilege.
OUPD confirms self-identified 'incel' involved in mass shooting plot is not OU student
By Emma Skidmore and Ryan Maxin | July 23, 2021Carly Leatherwood, a university spokesperson, said Tres Genco has no known connection to Ohio University.
OU, Athens community members concerned with OU’s fall reopening
By Maya Morita | July 21, 2021Gillian Ice, special assistant to the president for public health operations, said the university expects 50% of students to be vaccinated in the fall.
Film Review: 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' is not worth your time
By Zach James | July 18, 2021The long-awaited film isn’t much more than a two hour long advertisement for other Warner Bros. properties.
Shively Hall to house Vault Health COVID-19 testing center
By Ryan Maxin | July 16, 2021The hall will also be used as a residence hall and for vaccination clinics in the fall.
‘I wanted to be part of the solution’: Inside the various roles of Gillian Ice
By Claire Schiopota | July 15, 2021As she begins her second year as the special assistant to the president for public health operations, Ice is prepared to move forward in the new era of the COVID-19 pandemic.
TV Review: The 'Loki’ finale episode is massively rewarding for MCU fans
By Zach James | July 14, 2021The sixth episode is a fantastic endpoint for the series and also a great reset point for the MCU going forward.
Bill preventing public schools, universities from requiring COVID-19 vaccine signed by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine
By Ryan Maxin | July 14, 2021The bill also protects unvaccinated individuals from unequal treatment based on vaccination status.
Katie Hartman named associate provost for faculty development
By Molly Wilson | July 14, 2021Hartman previously served as associate dean of the College of Business and as a faculty senator at Ohio University.
