‘Weapons’ scares, surprises viewers with captivating plot
By Jude Hannahs | Aug. 26Director Zach Cregger, known for the twisted and original 2022 film “Barbarian,” returns with the equally unsettling “Weapons” (2025).
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Sombr serenades in debut album
By Sophia Anness | Aug. 26Sombr takes listeners on a journey of heartbreak in his debut album “I Barely Know Her.”
Police Blotter: Cows on the loose, guns blazing, smoke detectors
By Finn Smith | Aug. 26Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office and Ohio University Police responded to loose cows, gunshot reports, runaway juveniles, smoke detector tampering and more for the week of August 20–24.
City of Athens reveals new TikTok page, AI chatbot Benny the Athens Brick
By Kaitlin Hogg | Aug. 26Athens enters the digital age further by creating both a TikTok account and a new AI chatbot, “Benny the Athens Brick,” for its city website.
News Rundown: Trump seeks election changes, Hurricane Erin aftermath
By Emily Stokes | Aug. 26In this week’s headlines, President Trump seeks to make major election changes, and Hurricane Erin boasts waves as high as 18 feet.
What to know about campus health insurance
By Kaitlin Hogg | Aug. 26Ohio University requires Athens campus students to carry health insurance, either through the university-sponsored plan or a personal provider. This semester, the university plan costs $1,422, with coverage running Aug. 20 through Feb. 19.
Clothing locations in Athens help students find style
By Grace Schmidt | Aug. 26Local shops that can help you find your style at Ohio University.
OU adjusts to DEI policy changes under new state law
By Kaitlin Hogg | Aug. 21Senate Bill 1 prompts closures and policy shifts at Ohio University.
Summer construction brings new restaurants, campus upgrades to Athens
By Kaitlin Hogg | Aug. 21Summer construction projects across the city of Athens, throughout Athens County and on Ohio University’s campus are bringing new restaurants, infrastructure upgrades and long-term improvements to the community.
OU embraces AI in the classroom, concerns remain
By Drew Hoffmaster | Aug. 21With the rise of artificial intelligence, Ohio University faculty have changed their teaching styles and incorporated it into their classrooms. Professors have been using AI for research, organizing and modeling ideas, and checking grammar.
Athens events provide ample entertainment
By Catalina Litts | Aug. 21Spice up the school year with a guide to some of Athens’ most popular annual events that excite students and locals.
Student guide to OU lingo, Bobcat traditions
By Nyla Gilbert | Aug. 21This guide offers incoming Ohio University students a crash course in campus landmarks, local lingo and key traditions to help them navigate and embrace Bobcat culture.
Students anticipate Athens festivals, celebrations
By Sophia Anness | Aug. 21Athens is known for organizing exciting celebrations, allowing students something to look forward to outside of their busy academic schedules.
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law
By Finn Smith | Aug. 21The Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act has officially been signed into law. The legislation contains economic reforms ranging from new tax cuts to decreased funding for social welfare programs.
Police Blotter: Chores stink, that First Amendment right
By Drew Hoffmaster | Aug. 20Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to reports of a neighborly dispute, noise complaints from a dog, car crashes and more for the week of August 6-12.
Keystone’s Mac Shack announces Athens store closure
By Kaitlin Hogg | Aug. 20Keystone’s Mac Shack, the macaroni-and-cheese hotspot that opened in Athens in 2022, announced on Instagram Wednesday that it will not reopen its Court Street location.
Council considers West State restroom facility costs
By Emily Stokes | Aug. 14After a July break, Council met to discuss current projects, including the SR-682 roundabout and new West State Park restroom facilities.
OUPD reports shooting on W Union Street near Depot Street
By Suzanne Piper and Maggie Amacher | Aug. 7, 2025APD is responding to a reported shooting near West Union and Depot Street in Athens.
Police Blotter: Bee attack, K9 Cody
By Drew Hoffmaster | Aug. 5, 2025Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to reports of possible break-ins, a man being attacked by bees, a traffic stop and more for the week of July 23-29.
Police blotter: bathroom vandal, donkey gone wild
By Emily Stokes | July 27, 2025Athens County Sheriff’s deputies responded to rogue donkeys and online harassment.
