President’s Day protest held at Athens County Courthouse
By Drew Hoffmaster | Feb. 17Monday, in front of the Athens County Courthouse, a President’s Day protest was held because of citizens' unhappiness with the current state of the country.
NEWS BLOGS
OU students praise Pokémon’s newest mobile card game
By Alexandra Hopkins | Feb. 17The Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket edition brings back nostalgia and introduces millions to the classic trading card game.
The Lumineers take on the world with ‘Automatic’
By Elizabeth Talaga | Feb. 17The Lumineers released their fifth studio album “Automatic” Feb. 14, 2025.
Kendrick Lamar revives bell-bottom style
By Clara Leder | Feb. 17Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance sparks a historical look into bell-bottom jeans.
Hocking County Jail transforms into women's-only facility
By Finn Smith | Feb. 17The Hocking Correctional Facility is currently being repurposed to serve as a women’s-only jail and drug treatment center.
‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ excites in its midseason
By Jude Hannahs | Feb. 14The midseason of Marvel’s “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” contains several exciting moments.
Interludes an overlooked art of album storytelling
By Michael Dorwaldt | Feb. 14Often overlooked, interludes add depth and storytelling to albums. But in the age of streaming, are they becoming obsolete? Here’s why they still matter.
SB 1 to ban faculty strikes, concerns arise
By Avery St. George | Feb. 14One of the provisions the bill has is a ban of full-time faculty members striking.
Ohio SB 1 clears Senate, students worry
By Drew Hoffmaster | Feb. 14Wednesday, Senate Bill 1, which bans diversity, equality and inclusion programs at public universities and colleges in Ohio, cleared through the Ohio Senate and is on its way to the governor’s desk.
OU receives $196,665 safety grant, upgrades
By Drew Hoffmaster | Feb. 14The university announced Wednesday it received a $196,665 grant for campus safety from the Ohio Campus Safety Grant Program, which will be used to add more cameras around campus.
Student Senate debates budget allocations, discusses faculty unionization bill
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 13Student discusses specific allocations of its budget and a bill to support faculty unionization.
Flu, COVID-19 surge on campus during spring semester
By Drew Hoffmaster | Feb. 13According to the Centers for Disease Control, December through February is the peak of flu season, which takes place during fall and winter. Since 1982-1983, February has been ranked the peak month for 17 of those years.
OU HR starts regulatory book club
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 12Ohio University Human Resources starts a book club to review tax regulations for students and faculty.
The Weeknd ends 4-year Grammys protest with surprise performance
By Cami Seymore | Feb. 12The Grammys made amends with The Weeknd after his public boycott.
BookTok brings Barnes & Noble back
By Alexandra Hopkins | Feb. 12Barnes & Noble nearly shut its doors a decade ago. Now, BookTok is bringing it back.
Trump's immigration enforcement raises questions for international students
By Avery St. George | Feb. 11President Trump’s executive order also placed stricter rules on international students stating that any minor violation of laws could result in deportation or revoking of a visa.
Highlights from New York Fashion Week 2025
By Grace Schmidt | Feb. 11Here are some key moments so far from NYFW.
Kendrick Lamar brought his game face to Super Bowl LIX
By Alexandra Hopkins | Feb. 11Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX performance shook the stadium and the entire nation.
Women’s sports-based bars rise in popularity
By Alaina Dackermann | Feb. 11As the demand for women’s sports to be streamed in bars increases, women have taken upon themselves to create bars and restaurants that only feature women’s sports on TV’s and screens
Music industry fundraises for LA fire recovery
By Grace Schmidt | Feb. 10Recent entertainment events like the Grammys and the FireAid concert have made efforts to raise money for LA after the devastating fires.
