Monaleo’s ‘Who Did The Body?’ shows black American pride
By Nyla Gilbert | Oct. 23Rapper Monaleo released her 3rd studio album, “Who Did the Body?” on Oct. 17.
NEWS BLOGS
Locally owned Star Chamber Arcade opens on Court Street
By Luke Viviano | Oct. 22The Star Chamber Arcade opened on Court Street Oct. 2, offering customers the chance to enjoy unlimited play at an hourly rate, drinks and ice cream.
City Council hears public debate over temporary housing shelters
By Avery St. George | Oct. 21The Athens City Council heard from over 25 community members with comments regarding an ordinance that provides temporary shelters for unhoused individuals on North Congress Street. The public comments expressed several concerns, including safety, winter weather, substance abuse and misinformation.
"What then must we do?": Tom Hayes reflects on Gaza aid mission, captivity
By Kaitlin Hogg | Oct. 21Ohio University film professor Tom Hayes was detained by Israeli forces while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. He says the mission and the people of Gaza remain his focus.
Angel Reese, Sunisa Lee redefine Victoria’s Secret Runway
By Anna Hanes | Oct. 21Victoria’s Secret welcomes its first athletes to the runway, WNBA All-Star Angel Reese and Olympic Gymnast Sunisa Lee, merging stardom sports with high fashion.
Students share last-minute Halloween costume ideas
By Emily Frank | Oct. 21Ohio University students suggest last-minute Halloween costume ideas.
YouTubers Dan, Phil announce relationship, fans celebrate
By Jen Fosnaught | Oct. 21Youtubers Dan Howell and Phil Lester confirm 16-year-long relationship, bringing to an end over a decade of speculation.
Taylor Swift bashes Charli XCX in new song
By Austin Yau | Oct. 21After reflecting on her feeling inferior to Taylor Swift as a star in her song “Sympathy is a Knife,” Charli XCX is back in the news as Taylor Swift seemingly took some digs at her in “Actually Romantic” on her new album.
DeWine ensures no more ticket quotas, OUPD ticketing will not change
By Fiona Petticrew | Oct. 21Senate Bill 114, signed by Gov. Mike DeWine, ensures no law enforcement agency will be allowed to encourage officers to reach a quota on citations and arrests. The Ohio University Police Department will ticket as normal, as they did not have a quota before the bill, but will continue to hold high standards for parking violations.
US Weekly Headlines: No Kings protests rage nationwide, CIA covert operations confirmed in Venezuela
By Finn Smith | Oct. 21U.S. Weekly Headlines: Protestors in cities across the country gathered to express discontent with the Trump administration. Trump revoked the visas of six foreigners due to comments made against Charlie Kirk, and the CIA was confirmed to be conducting covert operations in Venezuela after recent maritime attacks against alleged drug smuggling boats from the country.
Security and Fire Safety Report shows rise in dating violence
By Kaitlin Hogg | Oct. 21Ohio University’s 2025 Security and Fire Safety Report shows increases in reported rapes, dating violence and burglaries on the Athens campus, according to the annual federal Clery Act report released Sept. 30.
Police blotter: Well-being checks, accidental alarms, disorderly conduct
By Kaitlin Hogg | Oct. 21Police blotter: Warrants of the week, week theft, faulty checks
From Athens to DC: Second round of No Kings protests mobilize nationwide
By Elizabeth Talaga | Oct. 20Millions demonstrated across the country Saturday at No Kings protests.
Friend Necklace promises AI best friend
By Austin Yau | Oct. 1722-year-old tech genius Avi Schiffman has released an AI-powered necklace that proposes having a constant best friend with you, but it has raised concerns.
John Cena impresses in ‘Peacemaker’ season two
By Jude Hannahs | Oct. 17The second season of “Peacemaker” allows John Cena to go all out as the titular character.
Scripps’ LED wall gives students new opportunities in digital media
By Bridget Thomas | Oct. 17The new LED wall shooting studio in the Radio-Television Communications Building offers hands-on learning for media arts students.
Vibrancy Theater presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
By Cassidy McClurg | Oct. 17Vibrancy Theater performs a production of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
OU professor removed from course following Israeli detention
By Kaitlin Hogg | Oct. 16Ohio University removed Thomas Hayes, an associate professor in the School of Film, from his course following his kidnapping and detention in Israel.
Social media causes matcha shortage
By Catalina Litts | Oct. 16The Japanese tea industry suffers shortages from matcha trending on social media.
Guide to navigating Election Day as a college student
By Avery St. George | Oct. 16Early voting is a great resource for college students who won’t be in their hometowns on Election Day. In November 2024, almost 45% of Ohio voters cast early ballots -- either in-person or through absentee voting.
