NEWS BLOGS
Board of Trustees discusses retirement options, has reduced academic spending by $47 million since 2017
By News Staff Report | Jan. 14, 2021The reductions in academic spending include reductions made at regional campuses and the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.
TV Review: Randall finds out the story of his birth mother on ‘This Is Us’
By Riley Runnells | Jan. 14, 2021Laurel’s story is extremely heartbreaking.
OU announces first vice president for enrollment management
By Abby Miller | Jan. 12, 2021Candance Boeninger was formerly interim vice provost for strategic enrollment management at Ohio University.
City Council: Funding received for Athens businesses, repair project for The Ridges discussed
By Kyra Leckrone | Jan. 11, 2021Holes in several roofs of buildings at The Ridges could cost up to $4.3 million to repair.
Here’s your horoscope for 2021
By Hannah Campbell | Jan. 11, 2021It’s time to leave 2020 behind and see what the new year has to offer.
Athens City-County Health Department to begin Phase 1B vaccine distribution next week
By Abby Miller | Jan. 11, 2021The official start date is dependent on vaccine availability.
Athens' crime rate mostly unaffected by statewide COVID-19 shutdowns
By Anna Millar | Jan. 8, 2021Many expected crime to decrease over the year due to the COVID-19 lockdowns, but the crime rate remained relatively unchanged.
Riot at US Capitol rattles OU, Athens representatives
By Anna Millar | Jan. 7, 2021Ohio University President Duane Nellis has condemned those involved and called for change.
TV Review: Randall might find his birth mother; Kate confronts Marc on ‘This Is Us’
By Riley Runnells | Jan. 7, 2021Kevin and Madison are finalizing the details of how they’ll raise their kids.
TV Review: Matt James embraces his role as the first Black lead on 'The Bachelor'
By Madyson Lewellyn | Jan. 5, 2021We’re not in Palm Springs anymore.
Film Review: Watching ‘The Prom’ will kick your new year off in the right way
By Riley Runnells | Jan. 2, 2021Keegan Michael Key is the obvious favorite.
Here's where your favorite child Christmas movie stars are now
By Juliana Colant | Dec. 31, 2020Here’s a look at where your favorite Christmas movie stars are now.
Hip-hop highlights of 2020
By Joey Perkins | Dec. 31, 2020Some of the best moments in hip-hop amid this long, long year.
OU building to be used as COVID-19 vaccine distribution site
By Taylor Burnette | Dec. 31, 2020The distribution will take place in the newly opened Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine building, Heritage Hall.
6 songs for your New Year's Eve playlist
By Juliana Colant | Dec. 30, 2020Start 2021 off on the right foot by listening to these hit tracks.
How Athens is approaching New Year’s Eve during the pandemic
By Claire Schiopota | Dec. 29, 2020While the Athens Police Department plans to keep up their standard COVID-19 protocols, Athens bars will be taking extra measures to have a safe holiday season.
Film Review: Subliminal storytelling flaws hold 'Soul' back from its true potential
By Adonis Fryer | Dec. 29, 2020Disney and Pixar’s Christmas present features beautiful animation and strong themes but fails to give its Black lead the agency he deserves.
9 ways to welcome the new year from the safety of home
By Hannah Burkhart | Dec. 28, 20202020 was an awful year overall, but at least we were gifted with the perfect music to help us cry our way through it.
The top 10 sad indie songs of 2020
By Bre Offenberger | Dec. 28, 20202020 was an awful year overall, but at least we were gifted with the perfect music to help us cry our way through it.
