Paul Thomas Anderson goes full pulp with ‘One Battle After Another’
By Jude Hannahs | Sep. 30With a career of films that push the boundary, Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” (2025) pushes the most with its story and characters.
NEWS BLOGS
Safeguard Ohio app to report violent threats using AI
By Finn Smith | Sep. 30The Ohio Department of Homeland Security has officially launched a new suspicious activity reporting application that uses AI to gather reports of violent threats across the state. OHS hopes this new program will increase reports from Ohioans and help prevent serious crimes.
Police blotter: Goats on the loose, warrants of the week
By Kaitlin Hogg | Sep. 30Police blotter: The Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to trees in the road, Halloween masks and a hit-and-run.
Kissing bugs found in Ohio, experts not concerned
By Zoe Weyand | Sep. 29Kissing bugs known to spread Chagas Disease, a deadly parasitic infection, have been found in Ohio, but there have been no reports of the disease. However, there are ways to prevent contact with the bugs.
'The Summer I Turned Pretty' just ended, fans in their feels
By Ella Moler | Sep. 29“The Summer I Turned Pretty” final season just wrapped, and fans are left with anticipation for the characters' next chapter.
'Wicked: For Good,' the final look
By Luke Ream | Sep. 29An in-depth look at the final trailer of “Wicked: For Good,” directed by Jon M. Chu. Here is everything we got from the trailer and what we can expect in the theaters Nov. 21.
Rising star Paige Bueckers is becoming a cultural icon
By Emilie Deoreo | Sep. 26From UConn champion to WNBA Rookie of the Year, Paige Bueckers has turned her on-court dominance into a platform for fashion, social advocacy and cultural influence. Faith, family and fearless ambition have shaped her story.
'Dancing With the Stars' sets stage for tight competition
By Clara Leder | Sep. 26“Dancing with the Stars” is back, with season 34 bringing fierce competition to the ballroom. Week one brought incredible first dances, with two couples saying goodbye to the ballroom in week two.
Ohio park services face job cuts, increasing future uncertainty
By Avery St. George | Sep. 26Many are concerned about the economic impact job cuts could have on Southeast Ohio, which relies on revenue from visitors to wildlife areas. Bryden said tourism and spending from park-goers bring in a lot of benefits that are instrumental in improving the region.
Reduced permit prices give new opportunities to small vendors
By Courtney Enright | Sep. 26Athens has lowered vendor permit fees from $450 to $25, a change local business owners say will expand opportunities for small vendors to operate on city streets.
Athena Grand’s closure brings customers to Athena Cinema
By Fiona Petticrew | Sep. 26With the closure of the Athena Grand, the Athena Cinema is seeing more business from the students at Ohio University and the community of Athens. The cinema is in the middle of their free Hispanic film series and have more events and movies to come.
City Council debates zoning change for temporary housing huts
By Laynee Eslich | Sep. 25At its Monday meeting, Athens City Council debated whether to approve a zoning change that would allow The Gathering Place, a peer support nonprofit, to install three temporary Conestoga Huts on its parking lot at 1, 5, 7 N. Congress St. The huts would provide overnight housing for people experiencing homelessness.
Gonzalez talks Senate Bill 1, OU growth in address
By Fiona Petticrew | Sep. 25President Lori Gonzalez addresses the university on Wednesday morning, touching on hard topics, such as Senate Bill 1 and new budget concerns. Along with this, Gonzalez celebrates the hard work of students and faculty, as well as recognizing new staff and additions to the university.
‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Season 3 dips in storytelling
By Jude Hannahs | Sep. 25The third season of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” (2022) is now available to stream in its entirety on Paramount+.
Jimmy Kimmel returns, future of late-night shows remains uncertain
By Elizabeth Talaga | Sep. 25After being suspended indefinitely last week, Jimmy Kimmel returned to the air Tuesday night.
‘Him’ is a lot more blood than ball
By Ben Schneider | Sep. 25In “HIM”, the latest film by Jordan Peele’s Monkey Paw Productions, generational quarterback Cameron Cade, played by Tyriq Withers, is on the cusp of getting drafted, though a bizarre accident may leave his future in jeopardy.
Teacher shortage continues, impacts schools statewide
By Finn Smith | Sep. 25A major teacher shortage continues to impact all regions of Ohio. Many teachers cite poor pay and a negative culture surrounding education as reasons for the decline. The lack of teachers often forces schools to hire individuals to teach subjects in which they are unqualified.
Climate change drives increase in Athens deer population
By Drew Roberts | Sep. 24The Athens deer population is on the rise as warmer temperatures extend mating cycles, threatening ecosystems.
The Favors’ debut album born from long-awaited collaboration
By Ruby Johnson | Sep. 24The Favors released its debut album “The Dream” on Sept. 19.
Coachella lineup leaves fans disappointed
By Austin Yau | Sep. 24Coachella announced its lineup on Sept. 16, with names like Justin Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter headlining, but many fans were underwhelmed, providing a dilemma for Coachella on its 25th anniversary.
