Podcasting is an underrated art
By Ruby Johnson | Oct. 2While many well-known podcasts are run by influencers and tackle pop culture, there is an entire world of fiction podcasts that are worth listening to.
NEWS BLOGS
Vinyl records make triumphant comeback, bridging generations
By Emilie Deoreo | Oct. 2Once considered a relic of the past, vinyl records are thriving in the 21st century.
Ohio’s General Assembly denies proposed congressional map
By Laynee Eslich | Oct. 2Ohio Democrats proposed a new Ohio congressional map to Ohio’s General Assembly on Tuesday.
Historic settlement over Prime practices reshapes Amazon
By Anna Hanes | Oct. 2A record $2.5 billion settlement requires Amazon to simplify Prime sign-ups and cancellations after federal regulators accused the company of dark patterns to trap customers in subscriptions
Government shutdown expected to have minimal immediate on OU
By Kaitlin Hogg | Oct. 1Although the federal government has entered a shutdown, Ohio University said campus operations and services are expected to continue without disruption.
Gen Z redefines party culture
By Nyla Gilbert | Oct. 1The wild, chaotic party culture once defined by films like Project X is fading, as Gen Z reshapes nightlife into more intentional, intimate and wellness-focused gatherings.
D4vd’s incriminating timeline of music
By Olivia Curtis | Oct. 1A dive into d4vd’s suspicious timeline regarding his music videos, unreleased singles and lyrics that point to the mystery of a missing girl.
Rapture’s place in pop culture
By Austin Yau | Oct. 1The hashtag RaptureTok blew up on social media this past week, but what role has the rapture played in pop culture before 2025?
New childcare program to fund $10 million for working families' childcare costs
By Finn Smith | Oct. 1Ohio’s Child Care Cred Program is designed to assist those living in poverty in affording childcare.
Scripps in DC program expands to political science students
By Ellie Moss | Sep. 30Ohio University’s Scripps in D.C. program, long limited to journalism majors, is now open to political science students, offering more access to internships and professional opportunities.
Cafe drinks to spice up fall season
By Ella Moler | Sep. 30Students share their go-to fall drink orders.
Nationwide Children's Hospital suspends gender affirming care
By Finn Smith | Sep. 30Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus has officially removed all gender affirming medication treatment for transgender patients. The decision was made to proactively plan for changing legislation. LGBTQIA+ advocates oppose the decision and cite this as another removal of important care for transgender individuals.
US Weekly Headlines: Trump officials honor Charlie Kirk, Jimmy Kimmel returns to late-night television
By Mary Kate McNamee | Sep. 30This week in U.S. news: Trump officials honor Charlie Kirk at a memorial, Trump makes unfounded claims about Tylenol, Jimmy Kimmel returns to late-night television, ICE facility shooter identified and former FBI Director James Comey indicted.
OU receives D- for free speech, expression policies
By Kaitlin Hogg | Sep. 30The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression gives Ohio University a D- grade for speech, expression policies.
Paul Thomas Anderson goes full pulp with ‘One Battle After Another’
By Jude Hannahs | Sep. 30With a career of films that push the boundary, Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” (2025) pushes the most with its story and characters.
Safeguard Ohio app to report violent threats using AI
By Finn Smith | Sep. 30The Ohio Department of Homeland Security has officially launched a new suspicious activity reporting application that uses AI to gather reports of violent threats across the state. OHS hopes this new program will increase reports from Ohioans and help prevent serious crimes.
Police blotter: Goats on the loose, warrants of the week
By Kaitlin Hogg | Sep. 30Police blotter: The Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to trees in the road, Halloween masks and a hit-and-run.
Kissing bugs found in Ohio, experts not concerned
By Zoe Weyand | Sep. 29Kissing bugs known to spread Chagas Disease, a deadly parasitic infection, have been found in Ohio, but there have been no reports of the disease. However, there are ways to prevent contact with the bugs.
'The Summer I Turned Pretty' just ended, fans in their feels
By Ella Moler | Sep. 29“The Summer I Turned Pretty” final season just wrapped, and fans are left with anticipation for the characters' next chapter.
'Wicked: For Good,' the final look
By Luke Ream | Sep. 29An in-depth look at the final trailer of “Wicked: For Good,” directed by Jon M. Chu. Here is everything we got from the trailer and what we can expect in the theaters Nov. 21.
