Student Senate holds first meeting, appoints new members
By Kaitlin Hogg | Sep. 4New appointments made to budget, Senate Appropriation Committees, new Academic Affairs and Residence Life vice commissioners
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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce engaged, brands create marketing tactics
By Grace Schmidt | Sep. 4Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement prompts brands to create clever puns and references to the couple, drawing attention to their products.
Southeast Ohioans discuss poor infrastructure, lack of funding
By Finn Smith | Sep. 4A recent round of grant funding aimed to improve infrastructure by the Ohio Department of Transportation failed to include any projects in Southeast Ohio. Many local Ohioans express their disappointment and frustration with elected officials and the state government for lack of funding and support.
Athens City Council debates property sales, construction delays
By Mary Kate McNamee | Sep. 3Athens City Council met Tuesday evening, weighing property sales, sidewalk closures tied to ongoing construction and updates to housing code.
Cardi B’s livestream sparks backlash
By Olivia Curtis | Sep. 3Cardi B is under fire for her controversial remarks toward the plus-sized community, involving body-positive influencer Samyra.
Gilmore Girls documentary announced, receives mixed feedback
By Leanne Abel | Sep. 2A new documentary about Gilmore Girls is coming soon, so here are the best things you can look forward to.
HB 399 to prevent fracking under state parks, Lake Erie
By Finn Smith | Sep. 2Democratic Reps. Tristan Rader and Christine Cockley have introduced a bill in the Ohio House that would prevent ODNR from issuing permits for oil and gas drilling on state parks and Lake Erie
US Weekly Headlines: Armed troops in D.C., CDC in turmoil
By Emily Stokes | Sep. 2Troops climb to numbers of 2,000 in D.C., now armed, and turmoil continues at the CDC.
UAOU begins contract talks with university after delays
By Mary Kate McNamee | Sep. 2The United Academics of Ohio University is beginning negotiations with the administration in pursuit of its first contract.
Blotter: Sheriff’s deputies go on a wild bull chase
By Emily Stokes | Sep. 2Wild bull chase, diseased deer, unattended children, this week on Blotter
Sherrod Brown runs for US Senate after 2024 loss
By Zoe Weyand | Sep. 2Despite losing his Senate seat to Bernie Moreno in 2024, Sherrod Brown has begun a campaign to re-run for a Senate seat in the upcoming 2026 election.
Sabrina Carpenter wows fans with ‘Man’s Best Friend’
By Jen Fosnaught | Sep. 1Sabrina Carpenter comments on power, sexuality and love in her newest album, “Man’s Best Friend.”
Get to know Athens’ music scene
By Elizabeth Talaga | Sep. 1Supporting local musicians is an effective way to immerse oneself in Athens’ culture.
Night of drag, drama takes place at OU
By Catalina Litts | Sep. 1OUPC puts on a dazzling night of drag for students.
Alden Library enters planning phase for major renovation project
By Kaitlin Hogg | Sep. 1Ohio University is partnering with a global architecture firm to reimagine Alden Library. Construction is expected to start after June 2026.
American Eagle’s jeans controversy sparks conversations
By Nyla Gilbert | Sep. 1Sydney Sweeney’s controversial American Eagle ad campaign has sparked backlash for allegedly echoing eugenics-era ideals of beauty and exclusion, drawing comparisons to Brooke Shields’ infamous 1980 Calvin Klein ad and highlighting sharp divides in how brands approach representation in fashion marketing today.
'Superman' sets new standard for future DC Comics movies
By Jude Hannahs | Aug. 29"Superman" (2025) is here to save the day in a film that brings life into a franchise that’s in desperate need of a fresh beginning.
UAOU hosts ‘cheer-in’ after university canceled bargaining meetings
By Mary Kate McNamee | Aug. 27United Academics of Ohio University members and students held a “cheer-in” Wednesday at Baker University Center to support their bargaining team during negotiations with university administrators. The event followed frustration over two abruptly canceled bargaining sessions, as faculty push for a contract they say will strengthen job security and improve education quality.
Laufey dives deep in ‘A Matter of Time’
By Jen Fosnaught | Aug. 27“A Matter of Time,” Laufey’s newest album, sheds light on her struggles with romance and self-acceptance.
‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ honors Marvel’s first family
By Jude Hannahs | Aug. 27For the fourth time now, Marvel Studios’ attempt to do right by their first family is put in the trustworthy hands of director Matt Shakman.
