Nicki Minaj and Cardi B are feuding again
By Luke Ream | Oct. 15Nick Minaj and Cardi B took to the internet hashout the latest continuation of their years long beef; things got intense very quickly.
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AI developments prompt ethics discussions
By Austin Yau | Oct. 15OpenAI and Meta both announced AI social media apps at the end of September, allowing people to create deepfake AI-generated videos that are not easily taken as false.
Social media transforms shared interests into gatekeeping contests
By Emilie Deoreo | Oct. 15Social media has transformed shared interests into gatekeeping contests, turning personal taste into a performance and challenging who gets to belong online.
Teachers' unions sue state over retirement board changes
By Avery St. George | Oct. 15The Ohio Education Association, Ohio Federation of Teachers and the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Ohio Conference joined to sue the state over what they considered an “unconstitutional” effort to change the STRS board and deny Ohio teachers control over their retirements.
SNAP overhaul reduces benefits, tightens access for students
By Drew Hoffmaster | Oct. 14President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed July 4, bringing changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Record freshman class drives spike in Greek recruitment
By Annabelle Thomas | Oct. 14Sorority and fraternity life at Ohio University appeals to an increasingly large number of freshmen, drawing in a record 572 recruits.
Bloom Dispensary opens seventh Ohio location in Athens
By Fiona Petticrew | Oct. 14Bloom Dispensary opened up its seventh location on Stimson Ave., available for medical card holders and those 21 and older, offering deals, promotions and guidance from knowledgeable employees. With the ban of intoxicating hemp signed by Gov. DeWine, only dispensaries can legally sell intoxicating hemp products, bringing potential for an influx of business at Bloom and other dispensaries.
Music evolves, changes way people listen
By Nyla Gilbert | Oct. 14The evolution from owning physical music to streaming has transformed listening from a focused, personal experience into an accessible yet more passive one, redefining how people connect with and value music.
'Tron: Ares' gives fans little to believe in
By Micah Fenner | Oct. 14Set 15 years after “Tron: Legacy,” “Tron: Ares” provides little more than flashy colors and a subpar plot.
Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco tie the knot
By Anna Hanes | Oct. 14Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco recently got married. Here is all you need to know about their wedding.
EA bought in $55 billion purchase, creating uncertainty among playerbase
By Micah Fenner | Oct. 14Players are concerned about the future of their favorite games as the industry giant goes private.
Letter from the Editor: Objectivity in American journalism has changed
By Alexandra Hopkins | Oct. 14Objectivity has been influenced by the social and political climate since its origin. Today, its definition is drastically different from what it was a century ago.
US Weekly Headlines: Airport delays, shutdown negotiations
By Elizabeth Talaga | Oct. 14Plus the Nobel Peace Prize winner, immigration enforcement in Chicago.
Trump legislation poses critical threats to Wayne National Forest
By Finn Smith | Oct. 14An executive order signed by President Trump in March directs the Departments of Agriculture and Interior to increase logging across the U.S. by 25%. Land that resides within the Wayne National Forest is included in the Department of Agriculture’s outline of viable land for logging.
Athens, OU fuel green energy, strive for carbon neutrality
By Finn Smith | Oct. 14The city of Athens is leading an initiative to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. The city has implemented various measures to increase renewable energy in municipal buildings and incentivize residents to do the same within their homes. Ohio University is also following a strict sustainability plan aimed at being carbon neutral by 2050.
Police blotter: Pig in the road, counterfeit money
By Kaitlin Hogg | Oct. 14Police blotter: Warrants of the week, kitten retrieval, protection orders.
'Super Mario Galaxy 1+2' bad omen for the future
By Logan Bauer | Oct. 13The rerelease of “Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2” on Switch illustrates the focus on profit over all else from Nintendo and reevaluates their goals as a company.
OU libraries introduce new AI search engine
By Fiona Petticrew | Oct. 13Ohio University Libraries introduced a new AI search engine in September for students to organize and better sort through sources online. The model pulls information from academic, peer-reviewed content and presents it for the user.
‘Alien: Earth’ season one is lifeless
By Jude Hannahs | Oct. 10Noah Hawley’s “Alien: Earth” is a shallow attempt to bring new ideas into the “Alien” franchise.
DWTS brings viral moments, Disney magic to the ballroom
By Clara Leder | Oct. 10The third and fourth weeks of “Dancing with the Stars” brought fierce competition, viral dances and two stars' shocking eliminations.
