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!
POLITICS
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 29Some 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 22President 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 5House Bill 96 would eliminate sales tax exemptions for newspapers and newspaper subscriptions.
Trump tariffs cause trade war, raise recession concerns
By Finn Smith | June 2The 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 27Numerous 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. 29Ohio 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. 25The 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.
Ohio House passes budget bill raising concerns over school, library funding
By Avery St. George | Apr. 25Ohio’s budget bill, passed by the House on April 9, is drawing backlash from school and library leaders who fear proposed funding changes could destabilize their services.
Proposed Ohio law takes hit at legal marijuana
By Drew Hoffmaster | Apr. 21The Marijuana Control Law, also known as the Ohio Senate Bill 56, is being considered by the Ohio House of Representatives. Currently, the bill has been referred to the Judicial Committee. If passed, the law would repeal the Cannabis Control Law, also known as Ohio Issue 2.
Student Senate reviews orientation updates, passes funding resolution
By Mary Kate McNamee | Apr. 17, 2025The Ohio University Student Senate met Wednesday evening to discuss upcoming orientation changes presented by Bobcat Student Orientation and debated several funding and programming resolutions.
Ohio House budget puts public libraries at risk
By Zoe Weyand | Apr. 15, 2025In the first draft of the Ohio House’s state budget, the Public Library Fund got cut, which could leave public libraries across the state without proper funding.
HB 36 to add nitrogen hypoxia as form of death penalty
By Finn Smith | Apr. 15, 2025House Bill 36 is proposed legislation that would add nitrogen hypoxia as a method of the death penalty in Ohio.
Ohio protests against Trump administration draw 47,000 participants
By Drew Hoffmaster and Maggie Amacher | Apr. 8, 2025Ohio 50501 staged mass protests across Ohio against the Trump administration and executive overreach.
Trump crackdown on universities sparks free speech debates, legal limbo
By Lilia Santeramo | Apr. 8, 2025The Trump administration has been criticized for withholding funding from federal universities, revoking student visas based on political speech and discouraging DEI initiatives. As lawsuits move through the court system, current and former OU faculty weigh in on legal arguments.
Trump threatens funding cuts over ‘illegal’ university protests
By Mary Kate McNamee | Apr. 4, 2025President Trump’s recent Truth Social post warns universities that “illegal protests” will lead to funding cuts, raising concerns about First Amendment rights.
