Hundreds gather to protest OU’s compliance with SB 1
By Suzanne Piper | Feb. 27, 2025Hundreds of people gathered at Peden Stadium on Thursday afternoon to exercise their First Amendment rights, protesting SB 1 and OU’s compliance with it.
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Student Senate discusses transportation, parking, Senate Bill 1
By Zoe Weyand | Feb. 27, 2025Student Senate met Wednesday to discuss transportation and parking at the university, pass resolutions for new Senate appointees and discuss actions related to Senate Bill 1.
Athens Justice Coalition launches Divest from Death campaign
By Mary Kate McNamee | Feb. 27, 2025Students and Athens citizens took to College Green Wednesday afternoon to protest against the school’s investment into manufacturers and fossil fuel companies.
Role Model sees success with 'Kansas Anymore' deluxe edition
By Grace Schmidt | Feb. 27, 2025Tucker Pillsbury, known as Role Model, has seen viral success with his recent project “Kansas Anymore” and he only continues to rise with his new releases.
Get to know Chappell Roan's 4 favorite artists
By Alexandra Hopkins | Feb. 27, 2025Learn about the four artists Chappell Roan mentioned amidst the controversy following her Grammys speech.
Streaming services experiment with TV release schedules
By Leanne Abel | Feb. 27, 2025Streaming services have been releasing shows in different schedules after the rise of binge-viewing.
Bentley Hall temperatures fluctuate, students, staff comment
By Kaitlin Hogg | Feb. 27, 2025Bentley Hall has seen a variation in temperatures during the hot and cold months of the year, with an upgrade project slated for the summer of this year.
White House announces rotating media access for Trump coverage
By Drew Hoffmaster | Feb. 27, 2025Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced who will determine who gets to cover Trump at a White House press briefing.
Osgood Perkins' ‘The Monkey’ is bloody hilarious
By Jude Hannahs | Feb. 26, 2025Osgood Perkins delivers a horror film far different from “Longlegs” (2024) in the form of “The Monkey” (2025).
HCOM clinic gives back to Athens community
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 26, 2025HCOM’s community clinic offers both healthcare services and basic resources to patients in need.
Brenen’s Cafe reinforces laptop policy, open-door policy overview
By Drew Hoffmaster | Feb. 26, 2025Brenen's Coffee Cafe has begun reenforcing its policy prohibiting laptops and studying from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cafe is sharing this rule with customers by posting a sign near the entrance.
Tablertown People of Color Museum relocating, expanding
By Zoe Weyand | Feb. 25, 2025The Tablertown People of Color Museum, a museum currently in Stewart, Ohio, focused on local POC history, is moving to Tablertown, formerly Kilvert, and expanding.
Social media may increase social media narcissism
By Nyla Gilbert | Feb. 25, 2025The rise of social media has intensified narcissistic tendencies among young adults.
Shipping culture drives representation, engagement in media
By Cami Seymore | Feb. 25, 2025Popular “ships” in media are becoming more popular than the actual TV show or movie itself.
OU film school director responds to studio diversity rollbacks
By Alexandra Hopkins | Feb. 25, 2025Justin Daering, director of OU’s school of film, responds to entertainment studios axing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Alcohol, vulgar language sparks fan ban at LUG hockey
By Drew Hoffmaster | Feb. 25, 2025The LUG Disciplinary Committee responded to rowdy fan behavior Feb. 13
Gulf of America replaces Gulf of Mexico, Bobcats react
By Suzanne Piper | Feb. 25, 2025“The Gulf of America, what a beautiful name,“ Trump said. Apple Maps, Google Maps and Google Earth have officially erased the Gulf of Mexico and replaced it with the Gulf of America.
Trump Administration orders DEI program cuts, sparking widespread concern
By Abby Waechter | Feb. 25, 2025The Trump Administration set a 14-day deadline for schools to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs or risk losing their federal funding.
Police Blotter: Backseat driver necessary, going ghost mode
By Drew Hoffmaster | Feb. 25, 2025Police Blotter: From Feb.14-20, the Athens County Sheriff’s Office and Ohio University Police Department respond to burglaries, a prank, a car crash and more.
3 Athens City Council members stepping down in next election
By Avery St. George | Feb. 25, 2025With the next election running May 6, seats can be filled by new faces or current members. Why did they step down and what will the next election look like?
