PlayStation outage sparks dialogue about physical media
By Alexandra Hopkins | Feb. 18, 2025The PlayStation Network outage shook the gaming community worldwide, causing users to question how they access their favorite games.
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The Laughing Chimes’ sophomore effort reaches gothic heights
By Ace Florian | Feb. 18, 2025An electrifying full-length album from Athens legends ‘The Laughing Chimes’ just dropped.
Brown groundwater at Lostro Building raises concerns, city responds
By Finn Smith | Feb. 18, 2025Lostro building construction brought concern with residents regarding groundwater supply.
Police Blotter: Horsing around, burning a hole in your pocket
By Drew Hoffmaster | Feb. 18, 2025Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to animals on the road, a possible arson attempt, suspicious incidents and more.
President’s Day protest held at Athens County Courthouse
By Drew Hoffmaster | Feb. 17, 2025Monday, 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.
OU students praise Pokémon’s newest mobile card game
By Alexandra Hopkins | Feb. 17, 2025The 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. 17, 2025The Lumineers released their fifth studio album “Automatic” Feb. 14, 2025.
Kendrick Lamar revives bell-bottom style
By Clara Leder | Feb. 17, 2025Kendrick 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. 17, 2025The 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. 14, 2025The midseason of Marvel’s “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” contains several exciting moments.
Interludes an overlooked art of album storytelling
By Michael Dorwaldt | Feb. 14, 2025Often 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. 14, 2025One 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. 14, 2025Wednesday, 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. 14, 2025The 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. 13, 2025Student 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. 13, 2025According 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. 12, 2025Ohio 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. 12, 2025The Grammys made amends with The Weeknd after his public boycott.
BookTok brings Barnes & Noble back
By Alexandra Hopkins | Feb. 12, 2025Barnes & 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. 11, 2025President 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.
