Cat’s Cradle: Why King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard deserve a chance
By Benjamin Ervin | Jan. 24, 2022The band’s music blends genre and style that rewards faithful fans with new music and new genres.
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6 albums expected to dominate 2022
By Grace Koennecke | Jan. 24, 2022New music is in the air and that can only mean one thing: album releases left and right.
Spin scooters removed from Athens, OU
By Sophia Young | Jan. 24, 2022The company’s global restructuring causes withdrawal from markets, including Athens.
OU organizations embrace new year, omicron challenges
By Tre Spencer | Jan. 24, 2022Campus centers and student organizations are welcoming what the new year has to offer for student involvement and volunteering.
Local organizations work to combat youth homelessness
By Katie Millard | Jan. 24, 2022Homelessness in Athens is an undercounted population. Local organizations are working to stop it.
Patti McSteen to leave OU in early February
By Emma Skidmore | Jan. 24, 2022A transition plan within the Division of Student Affairs is being finalized and will be announced in the coming weeks.
Coronavirus: Athens County reports 107th COVID death
By Emma Skidmore | Jan. 24, 2022The county currently has nearly 3,500 active coronavirus cases.
The Athens County Food Pantry is well-stocked but some people are still food insecure, Baker Center's Wednesday Acoustic and more
By Tate Raub | Jan. 24, 2022As a result of Joe Burrow’s 2019 Heisman Trophy acceptance speech, the Athens County Food Pantry received a ton of donations and was eventually able to start the Joe Burrow Hunger Relief Fund through the Foundation of Appalachian Ohio. Because of the sheer volume of donations, the pantry was able to increase both its stock and the number of other community outreach programs it is able to sponsor. However, food insecurity remains a huge issue for a lot of Athens residents as the world enters the third year of the pandemic. Learn more.
TV Review: Cal’s backstory is revealed on ‘Euphoria’
By Riley Runnells | Jan. 24, 2022The audience gets a lot explained from Cal’s backstory, including why he hates his life and the truth behind his sexuality.
Wrestling: Ohio routs Davidson in The Convo
By Christo Siegel | Jan. 23, 2022Ohio is now 2-1 in The Convo.
Reflections: How OU botched pre-arrival COVID testing
By Colleen McLafferty | Jan. 23, 2022How the University carried out their back-to-school COVID testing and where they messed up.
Thinking In Print: Kindly remind me why we eat garbage
By Charlene Pepiot | Jan. 23, 2022If Little Debbie snacks must be marked as causing adverse effects in children abroad, why does the U.S. consume them and other harmful foods?
MLK Jr. celebration week ended with silent march, brunch
By Ankita Bansode | Jan. 23, 2022The event, which was earlier scheduled for Jan. 15, was postponed until Jan. 22 due to extreme weather conditions.
Hockey: Ohio pulls off upset, splits series at Iowa State
By Molly Burchard | Jan. 23, 2022Ohio got its first win since November this weekend.
Food banks, pantries continue to fight food insecurity in Southeast Ohio as COVID-19 affects funds, supplies
By Addie Hedges | Jan. 23, 2022As COVID-19 continues to affect those grappling with food insecurity, local food banks and pantries encourage those who can donate food, money or volunteer time to do so.
Women's Basketball: Buffalo scouting report and how to watch
By Ashley Beach | Jan. 23, 2022Buffalo will arrive to The Convo with a vengeance.
Lack of HBCUs in Ohio poses difficulty for prospective Black students
By Lauren Serge | Jan. 23, 2022The state of Ohio currently only has two select Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs, which poses a difficulty for prospective Black students who desire the cultural, professional and personal benefits that they have to offer.
Baker Center Wednesday Acoustic shows feature local artists, Appalachian music
By Riley Runnells | Jan. 23, 2022The shows feature local artists performing acoustic sets entirely free to anyone who wants to come and watch every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m.
Vaccine providers stay busy as COVID-19 transmission rises
By Donovan Hunt | Jan. 23, 2022Over 2,000 students tested positive for COVID-19 during winter break or prior to Spring Semester move-in, Gillian Ice, special assistant to the president for public health operations, said.
Joe Burrow's top 10 strangest social media posts, ranked
By Emma Erion | Jan. 23, 2022The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback has cultivated quite the funny social media presence over the years.
