Athens businesses struggle with construction, chains, closures
By Drew Hoffmaster | Jan. 30, 2025Athens’ local businesses are displeased by the construction, chain businesses moving in and businesses going out of business.
NEWS BLOGS
DC, Marvel projects face anticipation in 2025
By Jude Hannahs | Jan. 29, 2025Will 2025 be the year for Marvel and DC?
‘The Housemaid’ film adaptation excites readers
By Divy Bose | Jan. 29, 2025Frieda McFadden’s popular novel “The Housemaid” is being turned into a film.
Trump pauses federal grants, loans, may affect OU students
By Drew Hoffmaster | Jan. 29, 2025Trump announced the freezing of all federal loans and grants starting Tuesday at 5 p.m. EST in a memorandum released on Monday. The funding freeze has the potential of upsetting up to $3 trillion dollars of funding in federal loans and grants.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire, hostage deal reached
By Finn Smith | Jan. 28, 2025The 15-month-long conflict between Israel and Hamas has come to an end as a ceasefire and hostage deal has been reached. The nations are in agreement to steadily release hostages and withdraw troops. Many voice their excitement while acknowledging there is still work to be done.
TikTok ban reveals influencers' secrets
By Catalina Litts | Jan. 28, 2025The ban on TikTok led to a trend where influencers confessed their secrets.
Police Blotter: Window woes, silly sheep
By Elizabeth Talaga | Jan. 28, 2025Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Ohio University Police Department responded to calls of sheep in the road, a stolen watch, a missing package and more.
Bird Ice Arena reopens, more construction looms
By Drew Hoffmaster | Jan. 28, 2025Bird Ice Arena finally reopened after being closed for repairs for 10 months and is possibly facing more repairs.
Tracking Trends: Bobcats discuss movie adaptations of favorite childhood books
By Alexandra Hopkins | Jan. 28, 2025From “Harry Potter” to “Hunger Games,” Bobcats rant and rave about movie adaptations of their favorite childhood books.
‘Wolf Man’ is decent, despite what critics say
By Jude Hannahs | Jan. 28, 2025Leigh Whannell’s “Wolf Man” (2025) is a respectable feature despite its critics’ scores.
Where to watch Oscar 2025 Best Picture nominees
By Elizabeth Talaga | Jan. 28, 2025Here is where to watch the Oscar-nominated films for Best Picture.
Athens provides accessible reproductive healthcare amid rising concern
By Zoe Weyand | Jan. 28, 2025Reproductive healthcare topics, such as abortion and birth control, have been under fire recently. Nevertheless, Athens maintains several outlets for women to get birth control, emergency contraceptives and more.
Fracking explosion in Guernsey County causes fire, raises safety concerns
By Finn Smith | Jan. 27, 2025An explosion at a fracking pad in Guernsey County caused a fire which burned for 18 hours.
University Updates: Dynamic Strategy implementation, department updates
By Drew Hoffmaster | Jan. 26, 2025Wednesday, the university further discussed its Dynamic Strategy implementation and department updates at the University Updates.
Marvel Rivals surges in popularity at OU
By Jen Fosnaught | Jan. 24, 2025Marvel Rivals takes over both the worldwide gaming scene as well as Athen’s following its release.
TikTok’s future remains uncertain after executive order
By Lilia Santeramo | Jan. 24, 2025Trump’s executive order pausing enforcement of a law banning TikTok from the U.S. keeps the app active but does not establish a permanent solution.
Popular protein powders contain high levels of metals
By Drew Hoffmaster | Jan. 24, 2025The Clean Label Project released a report detailing high amounts of lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury in protein powders.
Athens business owners discuss loss of local shops, charm
By Finn Smith | Jan. 24, 2025On Wednesday, Sara Quoia Bryant, the owner of Cool Digs Rock Shop, hosted a town hall meeting in the Athens Community Center to discuss the loss of local businesses in Athens.
Simple Science: The addicting side of TikTok
By Alexandra Hopkins | Jan. 24, 2025Social media keeps us informed and connected to those around us, but sometimes, we can take it too far.
6 actors who have not won major awards
By Ashley Pomplas | Jan. 23, 2025A list of actors who have not won major awards.
