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.
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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?
Athens wins EPA award encouraging environmental excellence
By Zoe Weyand | Feb. 25, 2025Athens was recently awarded the 2024 Gold Level Encouraging Environmental Excellence in Communities Award for the city’s efforts in operating sustainably.
Spring Career Fair in Ping targets Ohio, national employers
By Daphne Graeter | Feb. 24, 2025Students can network with various employers, connect with recruiters and explore potential industries at the 2025 Spring Career and Internship Fair.
Sabrina Carpenter is a ‘Busy Woman’ with deluxe album success
By Jen Fosnaught | Feb. 24, 2025Sabrina Carpenter’s career has been filled with a large amount of recent achievements, leaving fans excited to see how she’ll continue to grow.
Poppi's vending machine stunt fails
By Leanne Abel | Feb. 24, 2025Poppi faced backlash for sending soda-filled vending machines to influencers for a marketing scheme.
Protesters rally against Elon Musk and DOGE, urge younger generations take action
By Abby Waechter | Feb. 24, 2025Over 150 protestors gathered outside the Tesla car dealership in Columbus to rally against Elon Musk and the Trump Administration’s Department of Government Efficiency.
Ben & Jerry’s churns conversation with company activism
By Alexandra Hopkins | Feb. 21, 2025Some corporations stand firm when it comes to politics and activism, but does it influence how you shop?
‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ leaves fans anticipating 2nd season
By Jude Hannahs | Feb. 21, 2025Spider-Man fans will be in for a treat with the final two episodes of “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” now available to watch.
‘Paddington in Peru’ is as sweet as a marmalade sandwich
By Jude Hannahs | Feb. 21, 2025Everyone’s favorite speaking Peruvian bear is back on the big screen in “Paddington in Peru” (2024).
Avalanche Pizza donates meals to food insecure in Athens County
By Lilia Santeramo | Feb. 21, 2025The Pizza restaurant has been donating meals for 10 years as part of a mission to help Athens County residents in need.
Student Senate creates First Generation Senator, comment about SB 1
By Drew Hoffmaster | Feb. 20, 2025Student Senate met Wednesday for its General Body Assembly meeting where they created the position of First Generation Senator, changed title addressing rules and a comment from a senator was given about Ohio Senate Bill 1.
Student Senate supports OU faculty unionization
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 20, 2025Student Senate passes bill to support faculty unionization despite pushback from university administration.
February is American Heart Health Month, experts discuss
By Mary Kate McNamee | Feb. 20, 2025Professionals share habits in which students can remain healthy for Heart Health Month.
Hocking Hills Garment Center weaves jobs, sustainability into Southeast Ohio
By Maggie Amacher and Emily Stokes | Feb. 20, 2025Athens native opens Hocking Hills Garment Center, creating jobs through SAOP and promoting sustainable manufacturing.
Trump Administration demands schools dismantle DEI programs or risk federal funding
By Abby Waechter | Feb. 19, 2025The Trump Administration set a 14-day deadline for schools to eliminate DEI programs or risk losing their federal funding.
