Who is Travis Kelce?
By Nyla Gilbert | Feb. 11, 2024With the mention of Travis Kelce and his relationship with Taylor Swift, many non-sports fans are asking, “Who is Travis Kelce?” Why is he such a big deal?
NEWS BLOGS
Renée Rapp's 'lack' of media training exposes much larger issue
By Nyla Gilbert | Feb. 8, 2024What does the criticism that Renée Rapp is receiving say about what society deems acceptable? Is it a lack of media training, or are women bowing out of the narrative of the social sphere?
Campus Space Optimization Initiative aims to reduce university spending
By Sydney Myers | Feb. 8, 2024“Space is the second-most costly thing we have at the university behind people,” Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration John Day said.
TV Review: 'Abbott Elementary' Season 3 premiere deserves straight A's
By Logan Humphrey | Feb. 8, 2024ABC's award-winning sitcom returns with an exciting, hour-long season-opener.
Simple Science: Taylor Swift fuels carbon footprint discussion
By Alexandra Hopkins | Feb. 8, 2024This week in science we discuss Taylor Swift's private jet usage and the environmental dangers of carbon emissions.
Conference addresses funds to assist farmers, small businesses
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 8, 2024A press conference was held Thursday to address the $500,000 grant the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded to the Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council. The council will put the funds toward aiding farmers and small businesses’ projects and ensuring it is energy efficient.
Construction underway for new Athens medical facility
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 8, 2024A new medical facility is currently being constructed along Columbus Road and will be completed by April. With the addition of the facility, it will add nearly 160 new jobs with an average salary pay of $130,000.
Fresh Finds Friday: USHER is back before Super Bowl performance
By William Troyer | Feb. 8, 2024New music from the rap scene with Don Toliver’s “Bandit" and the pop scene with The Last Dinner Party’s "The Feminine Urge."
Student senate discusses connecting with athletics
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 7, 2024The senate heard a presentation from Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development & Inclusion Tia Jameson, which included some concern for the disconnect between student-athletes and campus.
Student Senate hosts party in honor of Period Project
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 7, 2024The event will be held in the Baker Center Atrium, located on the third floor, and will consist of a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a DJ, raffle baskets, food and drinks, as well as some tables with resources for those who menstruate.
Artist Spotlight: Skateland reinvents bedroom pop with riveting production
By Sophia Rooksberry | Feb. 7, 2024The Texas-based artist creates an avant-garde and hypnotic musical world.
Music Notes: 'Suburban Blues' tackles the confines of a hometown
By Grace Koennecke | Feb. 7, 2024The Aces is a band known for its introspective lyricism, evident in one of its most stellar songs: "Suburban Blues."
Jess Selects: Favorite neo-soul classics
By Jessica Ghee | Feb. 7, 2024This week highlights artists who put the neo-soul genre on the map.
'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.
