Police believe threat to Athens Middle School is “not credible”
By Ian McKenzie | Jan. 10, 2020The middle school remained open Friday.
NEWS BLOGS
TV Review: Shawn and Michael compromise to save humanity on ‘The Good Place’
By Riley Runnells | Jan. 10, 2020Chidi and Eleanor say “I love you.”
TV Review: Hannah Brown returns twice during the season premiere of ‘The Bachelor’
By Madyson Lewellyn | Jan. 7, 2020Fasten your seatbelts, Bachelor Nation. Turbulence is to be expected.
City Council: Detour routes announced for 2020 construction projects
By Kyra Leckrone | Jan. 6, 2020Multiple detour routes for Richland Avenue were announced.
TV Review: ‘Doctor Who’ reunites with her archenemy in a chase through time and space
By Joseph Stanichar | Jan. 6, 2020“Spyfall” marks a return to the series’ most beloved characters and stories.
Athens man dies after shooting on West Washington Street
By Abby Miller | Jan. 5, 2020Two suspects were found in West Virginia and have been taken into police custody.
Film Review: The Safdie Brothers’ ‘Uncut Gems’ is an unforgettable, wild ride
By Keri Johnson | Jan. 2, 2020Break in the new year with ‘Uncut Gems.’
5 anticipated rap albums of 2020
By Joey Perkins | Jan. 2, 2020Which top artists will release albums this year?
Film Review: ‘Cats’ clears up the musical’s plot while being extremely flawed
By Riley Runnells | Jan. 2, 2020Francesca Hayward steals the show.
TV Review: ‘Doctor Who’ returns with a cheesy but exciting espionage adventure
By Joseph Stanichar | Jan. 2, 2020The hour-long New Year’s special pays tribute to ‘James Bond’ while bringing fun action and exciting twists.
TV Review: Steven struggles to let go of the past in ‘Steven Universe Future’
By Joseph Stanichar | Jan. 2, 2020Upset over his friends seemingly leaving him, Steven dives into his existential fears during Saturday’s episodes.
TV Review: The season finale of ‘The Mandalorian’ answers its most burning question, raises even more intriguing ones
By Joseph Stanichar | Dec. 29, 2019Director Taika Watiti and writer Jon Favreau close the cinematic show’s first season in impressive style.
Album Review: Travis Scott showcases talent with his ‘JACKBOYS’ compilation project
By Hannah Burkhart | Dec. 29, 2019Travis Scott dropped the first installment of the ‘JACKBOYS’ project, featuring artists on his label along with some high-profile rappers, to end the decade on a good note.
Album Review: Recognizing the splendor of Twenty One Pilots’ vulnerable debut, 10 years later
By Bre Offenberger | Dec. 29, 2019Tyler Joseph, Nick Thomas and Chris Salih made irreplaceable magic on perhaps the most vulnerable album ever created.
Film Review: ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ is a dramatic but messy conclusion to the Skywalker Saga
By Joseph Stanichar | Dec. 28, 2019Despite an excellent cast, score and visual effects, too many creative differences make the film imbalanced in the Force.
Uptown parking garage generates millions in revenue over decade
By Kirsten Thomas | Dec. 26, 2019Expenditures from the same time period exceed $3 million.
TV Review: ‘Steven Universe Future’ keeps things light with a new planet, song, set of characters
By Joseph Stanichar | Dec. 26, 2019For now, Saturday provided another pair of charming episodes with plenty of heart, even if they have continued the trend of not delving into any new mysteries or serious conflicts.
TV Review: ‘The Mandalorian’ revisits old friends, enemies in preparation for its final confrontation
By Joseph Stanichar | Dec. 26, 2019With excellent writing, direction and acting all-around, there’s very little to criticize about Chapter 7.
Fry'd Fries to open in Athens in January 2020
By Taylor Burnette | Dec. 19, 2019An OU student will open the business with the help of his family.
Interim LGBT Center director named new director
By Ian McKenzie | Dec. 19, 2019He has two degrees from OU and is currently doing doctoral work at OU.
