Florence + The Machine offers occult take on womanhood
By Ruby Johnson | Nov. 4Florence + The Machine’s most recent album, “Everybody Scream,” portrays womanhood in an occultish, animalistic way, with flowing metaphors and hints at mythology.
NEWS BLOGS
US Weekly Headlines: cuts to SNAP benefits, government shutdown continues
By Avery St. George | Nov. 4This week’s headlines involve major changes to SNAP benefits as the shutdown continues, Trump’s alleged nuclear testing plan and more.
McDavis Hall construction remains on track for 2026 completion
By Kaitlin Hogg | Nov. 4Ohio University’s new South Green residence hall, McDavis Hall, is about 60% complete and set to open to students in August 2026.
US Supreme Court case could overrule local bans on conversion therapy
By Finn Smith | Nov. 4Chiles v. Salazar, a Supreme Court case discussing conversion therapy bans, recently had oral arguments. The case could upend local bans on conversion therapy, such as the one in Athens, due to it being a violation of freedom of speech.
Police blotter: Drunk and disorderly, thoughtful husbands, butt dials
By Kaitlin Hogg | Nov. 4Police blotter: Trespassing, theft, electric lines down
Spotted lanternfly could pose threat to Ohio vineyards
By Finn Smith | Nov. 4The spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect native to parts of Asia, has made its way into the U.S. and is causing concern in Ohio. The insect has a particular interest in feeding on grapevines, worrying vineyard owners across the state.
Student Senate hears accessibility concerns, approves new appointments
By Kaitlin Hogg | Nov. 3Chair of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities spoke for the Student Senate, and three new appointments were confirmed.
Jet stream shift brings cold snap, ends Ohio’s fall warmth
By Alex Passero | Nov. 3A southward shift in the jet stream brought freezing temperatures to Athens last week, ending weeks of unseasonable warmth and signaling a shift toward typical November weather.
Overflowing trash raises concerns about campus waste management
By Kaitlin Hogg | Nov. 3Ohio University campus trash proves to be an issue, even with composting and recycling initiatives.
Netflix’s ‘Monster’ anthology series is a major misstep for true crime
By Jude Hannahs | Oct. 31The “Monster” anthology series on Netflix does all the wrong things when portraying criminals and telling true crime stories.
Athens' chicken spots grow, students share favorites
By Ella Moler | Oct. 31Since Raising Cane's opened Oct. 7, students and residents have been reevaluating their favorite chicken spots in Athens.
Tom Hayes, Jim Koenigsaecker premiere film ‘Voyage of the Handala’
By Fiona Petticrew | Oct. 31Tom Hayes and Jim Koenigsaecker premiered their film “Voyage of the Handala” Oct. 27 at Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival in Spain, bringing awareness to the conflict occurring in Gaza.
Ohio Attorney General supports nitrogen hypoxia for death penalty
By Bridget Thomas | Oct. 31Ohio House Bill 36 would allow nitrogen hypoxia as a form of execution for prisoners awaiting capital punishment. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost spoke out in support of the bill in front of the House Judiciary Committee earlier this month.
Halloween weekend arrests continue to decline in Athens
By Ben Schneider | Oct. 31Once again, thousands of students took to Court Street Saturday to celebrate Athens’ Halloween weekend. It is an annual tradition synonymous with Athens, yet in recent years the event has seemingly lost some fervor.
“Frankenstein” strays from source material
By Logan Bauer | Oct. 30The long-awaited rendition of “Frankenstein” funded by Netflix leaves much to be desired for fans of Mary Shelley’s beloved original.
‘It: Welcome to Derry’ greets its viewers with utter horror
By Jude Hannahs | Oct. 30The pilot episode of HBO Max’s new show “It: Welcome to Derry” (2025) does not hold back on the terror and especially the violence.
Hot Box to feed SNAP recipients amid government shutdown
By Annabelle Thomas | Oct. 30Hot Box Chicken Fingers & Tots will provide free meals to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients starting Nov. 1, when all federal food aid is set to halt due to the ongoing government shutdown.
Open burning regulations go into place this fall
By Laynee Eslich | Oct. 29Ohio currently has the driest land in the modern history of the state, increasing the risk of wildfires. Open burning regulations have been put into place to lessen wildfire probability.
Halle Bailey's ‘love?...or something like it’ explores love, passion, pain
By Dawnelle Blake | Oct. 29Halle Bailey’s long-awaited solo debut album “love? …or something like it” explores the ups and downs of love.
Sad music comfort listeners when upset
By Ruby Johnson | Oct. 29Are we intentionally making ourselves feel worse by listening to sad music? Studies show that the reason we always go back to sad songs stems from comfort, familiarity and pleasure.
