US Weekly Headlines: Chicago v. Trump, RFK Hearing
By Avery St. George | Sep. 9This week’s headlines involve a ruling on Google’s monopoly and efforts to ban stock trading in Congress.
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Medicaid cuts pose potential threats to rural Ohio hospitals
By Finn Smith | Sep. 8The One Big Beautiful Bill Act contains almost $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid. These funding cuts are expected to hit rural areas hard, potentially causing hospital closures. Reports show that two hospitals in Southeast Ohio are in danger of closing.
Ohio University Student Senate: What students should know
By Kaitlin Hogg | Sep. 5OU Student Senate: Leadership, structure and how to get involved
Mamaw’s Porch 'n Politics gains social media attention in Southeast Ohio
By Finn Smith | Sep. 5Jackson County resident and longtime political advocate, Lisa Parker, has created a Facebook page titled Mamaw’s Porch ‘n Politics. The page represents her Appalachian community and brings a liberal perspective to all those listening.
HB 399 to prevent fracking under state parks, Lake Erie
By Finn Smith | Sep. 2Democratic Reps. Tristan Rader and Christine Cockley have introduced a bill in the Ohio House that would prevent ODNR from issuing permits for oil and gas drilling on state parks and Lake Erie
US Weekly Headlines: Armed troops in D.C., CDC in turmoil
By Emily Stokes | Sep. 2Troops climb to numbers of 2,000 in D.C., now armed, and turmoil continues at the CDC.
Sherrod Brown runs for US Senate after 2024 loss
By Zoe Weyand | Sep. 2Despite losing his Senate seat to Bernie Moreno in 2024, Sherrod Brown has begun a campaign to re-run for a Senate seat in the upcoming 2026 election.
Debriefing: Gavin Newsom isn’t the guy for Democrats
By Logan Adams | Aug. 27While showing combative successes against the Trump administration, Newsom has shown little bite.
Emily’s Evidence: A good national park is like an old friend
By Emily Stokes | Aug. 27National Parks are something we can all come back to, time and time again, reminiscing even though it's our first time visiting. Let’s show them more love!
News Rundown: Trump seeks election changes, Hurricane Erin aftermath
By Emily Stokes | Aug. 26In this week’s headlines, President Trump seeks to make major election changes, and Hurricane Erin boasts waves as high as 18 feet.
OU adjusts to DEI policy changes under new state law
By Kaitlin Hogg | Aug. 21Senate Bill 1 prompts closures and policy shifts at Ohio University.
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law
By Finn Smith | Aug. 21The Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act has officially been signed into law. The legislation contains economic reforms ranging from new tax cuts to decreased funding for social welfare programs.
Debriefing: Don't be afraid to get involved politically
By Logan Adams | Aug. 21Opinion: While authoritarian measure continue to ramp up on college campuses, making your voice heard is more important than ever.
Sassy Cassie: Start watching the news
By Cassie Dye | June 29, 2025Some people in college simply do not watch or read the news. This cannot be the case in the world we live in today.
US launches airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, entering conflict alongside Israel
By Suzanne Piper | June 22, 2025President Donald Trump announced Saturday night that the U.S. carried out airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, signaling a major escalation in the conflict between Iran and Israel.
Ohio House Bill 96 threatens to remove sales tax exemptions for newspapers, subscriptions
By Kaitlin Hogg | June 5, 2025House Bill 96 would eliminate sales tax exemptions for newspapers and newspaper subscriptions.
Trump tariffs cause trade war, raise recession concerns
By Finn Smith | June 2, 2025The Trump administration has enacted tariffs on goods imported from many foreign countries, causing a trade war and raising worries of an economic recession.
Government laws, orders threaten disability accessibility
By Drew Hoffmaster | May 27, 2025Numerous government orders and laws have been targeting efforts in support of diversity, equality, inclusion and accessibility for Ohioians at the local, state and federal level. The Americans with Disability Act, which was passed in 1992, prohibits discrimination and guarantees equal opportunities for people with disabilities.
Diversity programs, offices at OU face cuts, closures
By Drew Hoffmaster | Apr. 29, 2025Ohio University President Lori Gonzalez released an email updating students about the effects of the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act on the university programs and offices.
Trump administration reverses visa cancellations policy
By Finn Smith | Apr. 25, 2025The Trump administration walks back prior decision to revoke international student status and visas across the country. The decision resulted in nationwide backlash and many lawsuits. ICE is now developing a new framework for international record termination.
