Jess Selects: Favorite neo-soul classics
By Jessica Ghee | Feb. 7, 2024This week highlights artists who put the neo-soul genre on the map.
NEWS BLOGS
'SNL’ adapts to viewership decline
By Nyla Gilbert | Feb. 7, 2024"Saturday Night Live" was seemingly on the decline but has seen increased praise in the past year. Was "SNL" really on the decline? Has the introduction of new cast members changed this?
The downfall of the romantic-comedy genre
By Kenzie Callahan | Feb. 7, 2024In recent years, high-quality romantic comedy movies have become few and far between compared to the genre's peak in the 1990s and 2000s. Here's a deep dive into what changed and the key to a good rom-com.
Four Short Reviews: Zac Efron shines in 2023’s ‘The Iron Claw’
By Jude Hannahs | Feb. 7, 2024This week, let's look at reviews of "Maestro," "The Iron Claw," "Ferrari" and "Echo."
Electric car infrastructure coming to Athens
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 7, 2024With SOPEC, Athens is helping provide charging stations to 28 other communities located between Dayton and Athens.
Local volunteers created a petition to save Lake Logan
By Bianca Grim | Feb. 7, 2024The Lake Logan Association formed four months ago to advocate for a healthier and cleaner lake. The volunteers created a petition to draw the attention of local and state governments to get funding to help achieve their goals.
Women make history at 66th Grammy Awards
By Grace Koennecke | Feb. 7, 2024Feb. 4, the annual Grammy Awards returned with newcomers and beloved music veterans taking home some of the night's biggest awards.
Grace Abroad: UK teaching styles impact on academic achievement
By Grace Koennecke | Feb. 6, 2024Unlike the U.S., universities in the U.K. allow for more breaks and time for comprehension.
Theater Thursday: 'The Phantom of the Opera' has a sequel
By Sophia Anness | Feb. 6, 2024Many people have heard of "The Phantom of the Opera," but not many know that Andrew Lloyd Webber continued the story years after the musical first occupied Her Majesty's Theatre. "Love Never Dies" is a lesser-known sequel to the beloved show, which will be discussed in this edition of Theater Thursday.
What's going on with TikTok and UMG?
By Alicia Szczesniak | Feb. 6, 2024The standoff between the companies has created quite an issue for the app
APD and OUPD prepare for Fest Season
By Chase Borland | Feb. 5, 2024With fest season coming up, APD and OUPD want students to know their goals are not to catch underage drinkers, but to facilitate the crowds and ensure safety.
Rise & Grind creates another local coffee option
By Olivia Gilliand | Feb. 5, 2024Athens recently welcomed a new coffee food truck to its uptown area, Rise & Grind. With the addition of the business, there are now four local coffee options in the uptown area that are less than a five-minute walk from one another, creating more options for coffee drinkers and potential competition between businesses.
Artist Spotlight: Charm of Finches champions the indie folk genre
By Sophia Rooksberry | Feb. 5, 2024The Australian sibling duo's new single is a riveting addition to their stunning discography
'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' rushes plot but drags the ending
By Ashley Pomplas | Feb. 5, 2024Here's everything you need to know about Episode Eight of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" on Disney+.
Hiatus Kaiyote brings funk from down under
By Jessica Ghee | Feb. 4, 2024After spending over 13 years together, Hiatus Kaiyote has kept its extraordinarily, eccentric and soulful sounds refreshing and fun for everyone.
3-year Coca-Cola contract offers OU more funding
By Suzanne Piper | Feb. 4, 2024Ohio University’s contract with Pepsi ended in Fiscal Year 2023, resulting in the university making the switch to start using Coca-Cola products on campus.
Album Review: 'Prelude to Ecstacy' impresses, fails simultaneously
By Grace Koennecke | Feb. 4, 2024The British indie-rock band released their first studio album on Feb. 2 via Island Records.
Paris fashion week proves that haute couture is not dead
By Nyla Gilbert | Feb. 4, 2024Paris Fashion Week has left fashion lovers in a storm with designs that have left people wondering if haute couture is coming back.
5 women of color nominated at 96th Academy Awards
By Trey Barrett | Feb. 4, 2024The 96th Academy Awards will commence on March 10 and celebrate the best in filmmaking from 2023. With advancements being made to increase diversity in nominations, let's take a look at five women of color nominated at the upcoming ceremony.
Athens struggles to maintain affordable housing options
By Alison Patton | Feb. 1, 2024One of Athens Mayor Steve Patterson’s initiatives is to create more affordable and durable housing options for Athens residents; however, as the years have gone on, the cost to create these changes continues to increase. Patterson is determined to keep the affordable project happening.
