Film Review: ‘Cats’ clears up the musical’s plot while being extremely flawed
By Riley Runnells | Jan. 2, 2020Francesca Hayward steals the show.
NEWS BLOGS
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.
TV Review: ‘Steven Universe Future’ revisits old villains, fusions in a comical pair of episodes
By Joseph Stanichar | Dec. 19, 2019Although one seems a bit derivative, both episodes deliver plenty of laughs while reintroducing some of its secondary characters.
TV Review: You’ll feel a tug on your ‘Heartstrings’ with Dolly Parton’s Netflix show
By Riley Runnells | Dec. 19, 2019Parton tells personal stories while bringing somewhat fictional tales to life in her Netflix show.
Twitter Reactions: Jordan Fisher debuts as John Ambrose in first ‘To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You’ trailer
By Riley Runnells | Dec. 19, 2019Audiences are raving about the casting choice.
Bubbles Tea and Juice Co. to open new location on Court Street
By Taylor Burnette | Dec. 17, 2019This will be the company's first location outside of Columbus.
Album Review: Harry Styles leaves his mark as a contemporary soft rock legend with ‘Fine Line’
By Emma Dollenmayer | Dec. 17, 2019Styles draws a fine line between boy band icon and cultivated rock artist on his sophomore effort.
TV Review: Michael helps the Winchesters take on God during Thursday's episode of ‘Supernatural’
By Erin Gardner | Dec. 17, 2019Adam, the third Winchester brother, returns as the vessel of Michael.
TV Review: Chapter 6 of ‘The Mandalorian’ infiltrates a prison in its take on the heist genre
By Joseph Stanichar | Dec. 17, 2019Despite some affecting scenes and a satisfying close, “The Prisoner” falls among The Mandalorian’s weaker episodes, mostly because of its slow pacing and stagnant narrative.
City Council: Firearm code changes, disposal of police department firearms approved
By Abby Miller | Dec. 16, 2019The disposal of firearms will make way for the purchase of new firearms and does not mean the police department will be disarmed.
