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Founded in 1911, we have been an independent voice in the Athens community, and today, we have over 150 locations where you can read our paper. We pride ourselves on our detailed writing and innovative multi-platform reporting on topics covering academia, faculty, student interests, the arts and athletics, as well as state and national issues.

BREAKING: Ohio University has dismissed head football coach Brian Smith following an administrative review that found se...
12/18/2025

BREAKING: Ohio University has dismissed head football coach Brian Smith following an administrative review that found serious professional misconduct, such as a relationship with an undergraduate student, as well as alcohol-related misconduct.

An administrative review found Smith violated the terms of his contract through serious professional misconduct, including engaging in a relationship with an undergraduate student and participating in alcohol-related conduct.

Ohio University has dismissed head football coach Brian Smith following an administrative review that found serious prof...
12/17/2025

Ohio University has dismissed head football coach Brian Smith following an administrative review that found serious professional misconduct.

Ohio University fired head football coach Brian Smith after an administrative review found he violated the terms of his contract through serious professional misconduct.

Ohio Men's Basketball pulled off a huge win in overtime against St. Bonaventure. 🏀
12/15/2025

Ohio Men's Basketball pulled off a huge win in overtime against St. Bonaventure. 🏀

The Bobcats got a massive win over the Bonnies in Cleveland.

Bobcats are departing from Ohio University and are ready to experience a well-needed mental break and reset. Some studen...
12/14/2025

Bobcats are departing from Ohio University and are ready to experience a well-needed mental break and reset. Some students and faculty are preparing to travel, either to humid and faraway destinations or to chilly, familiar places. 💚😸

This winter break, Bobcats and faculty are ready to head home to family to celebrate the holidays and enjoy their time away from school. Many people have plans to travel before the spring semester, visiting friends and family in tropical climates and frigid ones. 

Walt Disney Animation Studios’s highly-anticipated “Zootopia 2” has been released nine years after its predecessor. With...
12/09/2025

Walt Disney Animation Studios’s highly-anticipated “Zootopia 2” has been released nine years after its predecessor. With the return of our favorite dynamic duo, did the film meet viewers’ expectations, or was it another Disney sequel flop? Disney

The sequel to the 2016 hit film, “Zootopia,” hit theaters Nov. 26 and broke every box office record in its path. Here’s a review of the latest Disney success.  

IT Movie provides what could very well be the best episode thus far. HBO Max.
12/09/2025

IT Movie provides what could very well be the best episode thus far. HBO Max.

 Fans are now one episode away from HBO’s “IT: Welcome to Derry” season finale.  

Opinion: Cassie McClurg shares her opinion on how college students should not be expected to spend money on gifts for fr...
12/09/2025

Opinion: Cassie McClurg shares her opinion on how college students should not be expected to spend money on gifts for friends and family. Parents should support their students during college until they can support them after graduation.

College students shouldn’t be expected to spend money on gifts to be given to family and friends. 

Opinion: Stranger Things, a sci-fi horror show created by the Duffer Brothers, will go down in history as one of the mos...
12/09/2025

Opinion: Stranger Things, a sci-fi horror show created by the Duffer Brothers, will go down in history as one of the most loved shows by fans. The release of Volume One broke records and created something excitingly new.

The TV show, “Stranger Things,” will go down in history as an incredibly beloved show.

Opinion: Writing, whether it’s poetry, small stories or informative works, is a way of sharing. College campuses, like O...
12/09/2025

Opinion: Writing, whether it’s poetry, small stories or informative works, is a way of sharing. College campuses, like Ohio University, have many tools for developing writers who want to be involved. Through the transitions of college life, writing down thoughts can make all the difference.

Writing can connect people and demonstrate humanity through words. It is also a way of release and should be taken advantage of.

As Ohio University prepares for final exams, locals and students in Visit Athens Ohio can relax and enjoy various study...
12/09/2025

As Ohio University prepares for final exams, locals and students in Visit Athens Ohio can relax and enjoy various study and holiday-related events.

Athens and OU host relaxing events for locals and students to celebrate the holiday season while preparing for upcoming exams.

Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (ACEnet) featured many small business clients at its holiday mart, offering vis...
12/09/2025

Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (ACEnet) featured many small business clients at its holiday mart, offering visitors the chance to shop locally and get in the holiday spirit.

The Appalachian Center for Economic Networks’ holiday mart featured a large range of local business clients, inviting Athens’ residents to shop locally and further explore the neighborhood’s small business scene. 

Happy Snacking Athens and the Athens Fairfield Inn and Suites hosted a No Spend Holiday Market for locals to gather gift...
12/09/2025

Happy Snacking Athens and the Athens Fairfield Inn and Suites hosted a No Spend Holiday Market for locals to gather gifts for friends and family and shop for personal needs.

On Saturday, Athens locals were invited to explore tables and clothing racks set up in the Fairfield by Marriott Inn and Suites hotel. Happy Snacking collaborated with the Fairfield Inn to host the No Spend Holiday Market.  

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