Today is Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. Here’s what you need to know.
News from The Post:
Health Recovery Services in Athens is now offering a Bridge Opiate Detox Device to reduce withdrawal effects. (The Post)
Here are some finals week self care tips. (The Post)
Failure: A Love Story brings laughter and heartwarming story to OU. (The Post)
Good Morning,
Yes, you’re reading this right. Ryan Reynolds is set to star as Detective Pikachu in a live-action Pokemon movie of the same name.
The character is a “self-styled investigator who is good at finding things,” according to the Hollywood Reporter. Pokemon fans seem confused as to why the •Deadpool actor was cast for the role on Twitter, but it’s definitely going to be an interesting flick.
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Athens Weather
Cold one today. No precipitation and a high of 34 degrees. Grab a scarf. (Courtesy of Scalia Lab)
Scores and Game Times
Ohio Hockey hosts Delaware this weekend. (The Post)
The Athens High School basketball team will play its first TVC game of the season against River Valley on Friday. (The Post)
Ohio basketball lost to Maryland 87-62. (The Post)
You might also want to know…
Al Franken announced his resignation from the Senate yesterday. (The New York Times)
Two students and the gunman died in a New Mexico school shooting. (Fox News)
Here’s why the California wildfires are spreading so quickly. (CNN)