Lead abatement funds cut, exposure remains a concern
By Fiona Petticrew | Oct. 3Ohio cut lead abatement funds and the Lead-Safe Home Fund but raised the lead tax credit to $40,000, putting more responsibility on property owners to fix lead risks.
NEWS BLOGS
2025 does not disappoint with new books
By Ruby Johnson | Oct. 3A look into some of this year’s most popular releases, including returning authors, breakout stories and genres for all readers to enjoy.
'Little Nightmares 3' demo increases fan anticipation
By Micah Fenner | Oct. 3The third installment of “Little Nightmares” provides more of the same, with a cooperative twist added in.
Bikeway to connect Athens to Chauncey, Baileys Trail System
By Alex Passero | Oct. 3ODOT is building a new bike path connecting Athens to Chauncey and the Baileys Trail System.
TikTok personality Sister Cindy visits OU
By Ellie Moss | Oct. 2Sister Cindy, an Evangelical Christian who gained traction on the social media platform TikTok, arrived at Ohio University to spread her message to students.
Rapper Monaleo goes viral for livestreaming pink wedding
By Dawnelle Blake | Oct. 2Rapper Monaleo goes viral after livestreaming her lavish pink wedding and reception.
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.
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.
