November 4, 2025

ELECTION

Spotted lanternflies pose threat to Ohio vineyards

FINN SMITH NEWS STAFF WRITER

The invasive spotted lanternfly, first identified in Ohio in 2020, is currently causing concern for many vineyard owners across the state. The insect is native to China, India and Vietnam, and was first identified in the U.S. in 2014 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, according to the National Park Service.

The SLF feeds on over 70 different plant species but prefers grapevines and the invasive plant, tree of heaven.

The SLF lays eggs beginning in October-December. Egg clusters appear as small, grey masses with a protective waxy coat, usually in sheltered areas such as trees, buildings, firewood, outdoor furniture and lawn equipment.

According to the Ohio Department of Agriculture, if someone finds an egg mass, they should destroy it with soapy water or rubbing alcohol. It also recommends swatting or stomping on SLF when populations are low.

As of October, the ODA cited 18 counties across the state to contain confirmed and established infestations of SLF.

SLF sightings and infestations are currently focused in metropolitan areas near the northeast region of the state, but there have been confirmed sightings of SLF in Southeast Ohio, in Washington County and Scioto County.

The SLF is closely related to the grasshopper and moves similarly through hopping and short flight, depending on their age. While this impedes their mobility, human activity largely contributes to the spread of the insect, according to Assistant Professor of Specialty Crop Entomology at Ohio State University, Ashley Leach, who holds a doctorate in entomology.

MAN IN THE STREET?

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies

Leach has conducted extensive research on

Although the SLF has not yet become a major problem for the Southeast region, vineyard owners have been hearing about the issue and preparing for it for years.

Owner of Rockside Winery & Vineyards in Lancaster, Robin Coolidge, stated he knows the insect is coming and has been waiting for years.

According to Coolidge, Rockside Winery used to participate in Harvest Host, where it would allow recreational vehicles and campers to park on the grounds for free.

Coolidge commented on how the concern regarding SLF caused Rockside Winery to end its participation in the program in recent years.

transportation of certain tree and nursery stock out of the county without a compliance agreement, certificate or inspection certificate. This is done to slow the spread of SLF and attempt to contain the issue in already affected areas.

“We stopped doing that 3 years ago because we were so concerned that these insects like to put their egg cases on things like cars and trucks and RVs,” Coolidge said. “And we were very concerned that somebody from the east who’s in one of these areas that has a large infestation would bring one of these vehicles with an egg case to our vineyard, and an infestation would start here.”

When an infestation is confirmed in a county in Ohio, the ODA places a quarantine on the area. According to the ODA, a quarantine limits the

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SLF feeds on the sap of trees and plants, which causes oozing sap, wilting, leaf curling and dieback. The insect also secretes honeydew while feeding, which typically builds up on and underneath the plant and causes the growth of black sooty mold, according to ODA. Because research into SLFs is still new, there are not many known effective ways to manage infestations.

Currently, pesticides or insecticides are the most commonly used and recommended method of controlling and killing large infestations of SLF.

Leach said there is ongoing research into other methods that would not use chemicals, as many vineyard owners are not in favor of using them. According to Leach, there is a discussion on building walls surrounding a vineyard that SLF will likely crawl up to the top, where they will be met with a trap.

There has also been research into removing the invasive tree of heaven, which SLF are known to enjoy.

Leach also discussed trap cropping, which could control the environment in order to kill SLF.

“It’s a cultural control practice where, basically, we’re trying to manipulate the

environment,” Leach said.

“So bring SLF into a specific situation where they are basically going to be walking into a trap. For example, we might do potted tree of heaven plants, but treat them with neonicotinoid and we can then stick them, potentially in a vineyard.”

CEO of Hocking Hills Winery in Logan, Blaine Davidson, expressed his concern moving forward about SLF.

“It does cause a fair amount of concern,” Davidson said. “And it’s something that we need to keep a close eye on, because if left untreated, it can decimate the vineyard. So I think the key things are just monitoring it and controlling it when you spot them.”

Leach commented on how the SLF issue will develop in the state.

“So we are seeing a predictable pattern of what others have seen in the northeastern United States, which is typically spotted lanternfly shows up in the periphery of the vineyard in some way along a wooded edge, or something of that nature,” Leach said. “And then it takes about one to three years for SLF to move into the actual vineyard.”

If SLF are found, Ohioans are directed to report their findings to the ODA Plant Pest Reporter.

Police blotter: Game of Telephone, thoughtful husbands, butt dials

KAITLIN HOGG NEWS STAFF WRITER

24 Fri _________________________ Gotcha!

Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Carr Road after a warrant tip.

Deputies made contact with Nicholas Johnson and arrested him for possession of weapons while under disability and trafficking in drugs. Johnson was taken to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail with no issues.

Car v. deer

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an accident involving a deer and a vehicle near Poston and Lemaster Roads.

25 Sat _________________________

Man in the street?

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call from New England Road in Stewart after receiving a report of a man lying down in the road.

Deputies and the Ohio State Highway Patrol searched the area, but neither group found anyone who matched the description.

Drunk and disorderly

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Taylor Ridge Road in Glouster after a report of a drunk and disorderly woman.

The woman had settled down by the time deputies arrived on the scene, where they issued a warning for her behavior.

26 Sun ________________________ Butt dial

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to state Route 329 in Guysville after an open line 911 call.

On the scene, deputies made contact with the caller, who told them he accidentally called.

At least they were apologetic

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a noise complaint from a home in Stewart.

While patrolling, deputies heard a loud stereo and made contact with the owner, who apologized and said they would turn it down. Patrol was resumed.

27 Mon________________________

Like a game of telephone

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were asked by the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office to go to Hamley Run Road in Nelsonville regarding a notification.

Once on the scene, deputies made contact with the man, who said he was told to reach out to the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office.

Trespassing and theft?!

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from The Plains regarding a trespassing and theft.

At the time of the media release, deputies were searching for the subject.

28 Tue ________________________

Parking lot drugs?

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the post office in Chauncey after receiving a report of suspected narcotics in the parking lot. The drugs were collected and marked for destruction.

Domestic disputes

Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to state Route 682 after a report of a domestic dispute.

One individual had left the scene but was stopped by a deputy. No charges were filed, and the parties separated after a statement was collected.

29 Wed ________________________

Lines down!

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office provided aid to the Ohio State Highway Patrol dealing with downed electric lines on Short Street in The Plains.

What a considerate man

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Connett Road in Nelsonville regarding a possible fall.

The caller told deputies he watched what appeared to be his wife falling on his home security camera. Deputies were en route when the caller called again and said everything was fine and assistance was not necessary.

30 Thur ________________________

Helpful hand

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Baker Road in Athens to assist the Athens Police Department.

Once on the scene, deputies observed while an investigation was conducted by the APD.

Stop fighting!

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Penn Street in Glouster after reports of a verbal dispute.

Before the deputies arrived, both parties had separated. There was no physical violence or threats that took place, and deputies resumed patrol after.

U.S. Weekly Headlines: Cuts to SNAP benefits, government shutdown continues

27 Mon _________________________

SNAP benefits cut Nov. 1 during government shutdown

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits end November 1. The notification comes after the Trump administration said it would not use the $5 billion emergency fund to maintain federal food aid during the government shutdown.

SNAP benefits are utilized by 1 in 8 Americans to buy groceries, according to the Associated Press. Some states have offered to cover the cost of benefits until the federal government reopens. Other states have advised those receiving benefits to locate food pantries and aid organizations in their area.

The Trump administration and Republican lawmakers are blaming Democrats for cuts to SNAP benefits. Republicans say Democrats are holding out to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies to extend the government shutdown, according to the AP.

29 Tue _________________________

Trump changes ICE leadership

The Trump administration is reassigning 12 of the field office directors at Immigration and Customs Enforcement according to AP. An anonymous source and current official told the AP that Trump is making major changes to the leadership of the organization that has become a major part of his presidency.

Half of the top leaders at ICE are allegedly being replaced by current or retired officials of Customs and Border Protection, and others may be replaced by current and former ICE officers. Cities where officials have been reassigned include Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington, which have all been targets of Trump’s immigration enforcement plans. This is the third major personnel change within ICE since Trump took office.

The reason for the reassignments hasn’t been specified by the Trump administration; however, according to AP, it may be to integrate more Border Patrol agents into ICE. The AP said the CBP and Border Patrol agents have carried out some of the most aggressive immigration crackdowns across the country and have been accused of using excessive force on raids and arrests.

30 Thur _________________________

Trump talks nuclear weapons testing

On Thursday, Trump made an announcement on social media that suggested the U.S. might resume nuclear weapons testing on an “equal basis” with Russia and China. This would be the first time in 30 years the U.S. has tested these weapons due to the treaty banning nuclear tests, according to the AP. Trump made the post on social media shortly before meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, and offered little clarity to reporters on Air Force One on his way home. North Korea has been the only country that has violated the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty since its adoption, but Russian officials seemed to suggest if the U.S. resumed nuclear testing, it would too.

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson called on Trump to refrain from carrying out these nuclear tests and honor the agreements in the treaty.

The Washington-based Arms Control Association Executive Director Daryl Kimball quickly went to social media, concerned Trump’s comments were “misinformed” and there is no reason to resume testing.

31 Fri _________________________

Trump calls to end the filibuster

Trump is calling on the U.S. Senate to get rid of the filibuster so Republicans can bypass Democrats and end the government shutdown. Eliminating the filibuster would end a long-standing tradition in Congress that allows representatives to delay or block a vote by making long speeches.

Trump said during his trip to Asia last week, where he met with foreign leaders, he kept getting questions about why his Republican party allowed Democrats to shut down the government, according to AP. It’s unclear whether Republicans will follow Trump’s direction to end the filibuster or introduce negotiations with Democrats.

The shutdown could potentially become the longest in American history, with the previous record also being held by Trump for a 35-day stop during his first term. Election Day on Tuesday could provide grounds for renegotiation in Congress after representatives assess their standings with voters.

McDavis Hall construction remains on track for August completion

OU’s largest residence hall is taking shape. McDavis Hall on South Green is 60% complete and on schedule to open at the beginning of the 2026-27 school year.

KAITLIN HOGG NEWS STAFF WRITER

Construction on McDavis Hall on South Green remains on schedule, with the building expected to open to students in August 2026, according to Housing and Residence Life.

The hall, located behind MacKinnon, Brown and Pickering Halls, will be the largest residence hall on campus, featuring 591 beds across five stories, indoor and outdoor activity spaces and updated facilities aimed at meeting OU’s housing demand and capacity needs.

Named after Roderick J. McDavis, OU’s 20th president and its first Black president, the hall honors his tenure from 2004-2017. McDavis was also the second OU alumnus to serve as president.

Chris Owens, director for housing capital and facilities planning, said the project has spent 60% of its budget. The total project budget is $110 million, with roughly $66 million spent to date.

Currently, crews are focused on exterior masonry and window installation, Owens wrote in an email. In the coming months, construction will shift indoors.

“This work will focus on installing remaining wall studs, drywall, paint, lighting, ceiling, flooring, bathroom tile and fixtures, doors, casework, furniture and more,” Owens wrote in an email.

Although the hall is still under construction, students on South Green are already feeling its presence.

Brandy Outly, a junior student studying hearing, speech and language sciences and a resident adviser on South Green, said noise from the site has become slightly more noticeable this year.

Although Outly graduates before the

hall is scheduled to open, she said she is excited for future students.

“I like to see that they're building newer, more modern dorms for future students,” Outly said. “I don't think a lot of the dorms are necessarily worth what students pay for, so I am happy to see new dorms being put up that are of higher quality.”

Other than dust from the site, Outly said there weren’t many annoyances to living near the McDavis Hall construction.

“I think it’s disappointing how dusty my car gets,” Outly said. “It's in the garage beneath (Pickering) and it just gets covered in dust, which is kind of disappointing, considering how expensive parking permits are, and I know a lot of people feel that way.”

According to Housing and Residence Life, sustainability is a key part of the project. To honor the historic land the university is built on, as well as contribute to environmental conservation, certain steps are being taken during the construction process.

Initiatives include replanting two trees for every one removed, designing walkways to avoid tree disruption, adding bike parking and letting natural light into spaces to reduce energy use. An impacted tree will also be milled and repurposed into a table for the hall’s first-floor lobby.

Despite the sustainability measures, Outly said the loss of green space is difficult to watch.

“I think the saddest thing about it is seeing the green space go,” Outly said. “It’s something that's sad to see, because it's such an integral part of campus, but like I said, I'm grateful to see better amenities happen for our future students.”

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Country comedian Jerry Clower remembered that when he was young, whenever his mother made chicken, she would tell her kids, “Save the back for me! That’s my favorite part!” Of course, a chicken back is not good eating, and when he got older, he realized that his mother loved her kids and wanted them to eat the best parts of the chicken.

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In the spring of 2025, the Trump administration cut 94 million pounds of food aid — an estimated $500 million in deliveries — from The Emergency Food Assistance Program. According to ProPublica, this program “sends U.S.-produced meat, dairy, eggs and produce to food banks and other organizations across the country.”

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The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments for the Chiles v. Salazar case Oct. 7. The case challenges a Colorado law that bans practicing conversion therapy on minors.

The case was brought by Kaley Chiles, a licensed professional counselor in Colorado who utilizes her Christian faith and ideology in talk therapy. Chiles argues Colorado’s statewide ban on conversion therapy for minors, passed in 2019, violates her right to free speech under the First Amendment.

Conversion therapy is a practice which attempts to change an individual’s attraction to the same sex, or their gender identity. This practice has been discredited and rejected by “every mainstream medical and mental health organization for decades,” according to the Human Rights Campaign.

In 2023, 28 major medical and psychological associations in the U.S., such as the American Psychological Association and American Medical Association, condemned conversion therapy in a joint statement. The statement expressed the organizations' belief that same sex attraction is not a mental illness, and that conversion therapy is cruel, degrading and inhumane, according to the U.S. Joint Statement Against Conversion Efforts.

The case’s decision could have broad impacts on state and local bans of conversion therapy across the country, including in Ohio. Cities across the state, such as Columbus, Cleveland and Athens, currently have local bans on conversion therapy for minors.

Athens City Council At-Large Representative Micah McCarey previously served as the director of Ohio University’s Pride Center. McCarey commented on how Athens decided to enact a local ordinance banning conversion therapy.

“It was a united front from both Mayor Steve Patterson and the City Council from 2017 when that legislation was adopted, banning conversion therapy in the city limits from specific mental health professionals,” McCarey said. “And that's at the advice of scientifically backed guidance from medical associations like the AMA and the APA for the purpose of protecting youth.”

McCarey mentioned the council’s recent decision to declare the city of Athens a safe haven for individuals seeking gender-affirming healthcare. In the resolution, the council stated its dedication to supporting and protecting the well-being of transgender, cisgender and non-binary individuals by providing gender affirming care.

McCarey stated the resolution displays the council's current and ongoing opinions regarding LGBTQIA+ support. He discussed how the council intends to react to potential legislative issues moving forward.

“That unanimous passage of that resolution, again, with the support of the mayor, tells me that our city

government, both on the executive and the legislative side, would do everything we can to protect the mental well-being of especially LGBTQ youth,” McCarey said.

Although Athens and several cities across the state remain committed to protecting the LGBTQIA+ community, the Trevor Project reported in 2023 that Ohio is one of the five states with the highest number of identified conversion therapy practitioners.

Amid division on the issue, Ohio Democratic Reps. Crystal Lett and Karen Brownlee are sponsoring House Bill 300, legislation that would restrict certain licensed health care professionals from performing conversion therapy on minors. The bill is currently in the House and has been referred to the Health Committee.

Jackson Coleman, an OU sophomore studying musical theater, is from Colorado and was shocked when he heard about the case. He expressed his fear the case and conversion therapy will harm those in the LGBTQ+ community.

“Although we are a growing community and we have more of a progressive support system as a whole within our own community, I think it's really interesting that there are still people pushing back to continue to erase people like us,” Coleman said. “I think that's honestly horrifying, and that scares me.”

Although uncorrelated, Kaley v. Chiles comes after the recently passed Senate Bill 1, which effectively banned all diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public colleges across the state. Since its passing, OU closed down its Pride Center, Multicultural Center and Women’s Center. In addition, the bill requires professors to remain unbiased when discussing controversial topics.

Coleman discussed how SB1, Kaley v. Chiles and other recent legislative decisions have concerned him.

“I think the biggest thing for me concerning right now’s current political climate, especially as an individual living in this country and being a college student who's gay and also had to kind of undersee and go through the SB1 bill, seeing what my faculty has to change and the centers that had to go along with the LGBTQ Center,” Coleman said.

According to Coleman, SB1 has caused many of his professors to limit what they say in the classroom to avoid spreading biased points of view. He stated it is interesting, specifically within an arts program, how biases are built into the art being produced and studied.

“If we are going to use the idea of freedom of speech being used to support conversion therapy, why aren't we using the idea of freedom of speech more to support our educators who are helping us try to form our own opinions while also trying to show us art that goes along with what we're learning about?” Coleman said.

Kaley v. Chiles is currently pending a citation as of Nov. 2.

Glāzed Bakery whips up homemade cookies

JEN FOSNAUGHT | FOR THE POST

Lauren Genter, owner of Glāzed Bakery, is on a mission to make the perfect cookie.

Glāzed Bakery sells cookies on East Union Street outside of College Green. Genter strives to make every cookie her best.

“I’m not satisfied with stuff that’s not great,” Genter said. “I feel like it has something that people taste and (are) like ‘woah.’”

Genter was unsatisfied with the options for cookies in Athens, partly due to dietary restrictions, and decided to take matters into her own hands. She said she has a specific taste when it comes to sweet treats and prefers them to be a certain texture and taste.

“I find what I’m looking for in a treat hard to find,” Genter said. “And so I experiment and make them myself.”

Glāzed Bakery is relatively new to Athens, having released its first drop online for pickup on Sep. 6. Its first Instagram post was published Aug. 9. Since then, Glazed Bakery has been consistently selling its products both in person and online.

Currently, Glāzed Bakery sets up shop across the road from the Schoonover Center, next to the Rise & Grind coffee truck every Wednesday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., weather permitting.

Riley Ghosh, a freshman studying film, takes advantage of these hours every week.

“Every single Wednesday, I go get a cookie,” Ghosh said. “It is a highlight of my week. Monday and Tuesday sometimes are difficult to get through because I have a lot of classes, but knowing Glazed is only a day or two away is really what gets me through the start of that week.”

Ghosh said his usual go-to is the sea salt chocolate chip cookie.

“It was the single best chocolate chip cookie I had ever eaten in my life,” he said. “The amount of salt is perfect, and they have so many chocolate chips inside that the ratio between the chocolate and the cookie itself just works perfectly.”

Customers online share similar opinions in reviews.

“Holy cow, some of the best cookies I’ve ever had,” Kimberly H. said in a review on Glāzed Bakery’s online store. “The flavor descriptions of the cookies online … you can taste in every bite.”

Genter is not the only baker and has a dedicated daughter ready to help behind the scenes.

“We do kind of everything together,” Genter said. “She’s a teenager, so for her to have job experience … I kind of don’t know any other way other than to be like, ‘Let’s make a business.’”

Many Athens residents have a strong preference for local businesses over larger corporations. While walking around town, it’s not hard to spot signs in support of shopping local.

“With local places and Glāzed specifically, I know who is making these cookies,” Ghosh said. “I’ve been able to speak to them and know what lovely people they are … and I think that’s great.”

Genter tries to bring a local element to Glāzed Bakery by incorporating high-quality local ingredients found near Athens.

“For a while, I was doing a recipe with

salted caramel apples, and I was using local apples from Cherry Orchard from the Farmer’s Market,” Genter said.

Glāzed Bakery customers can find more special flavors like the salted caramel apple, too. Cookie varieties such as pumpkin cheesecake, chai latte, cranberry almond shortbread, pink sugar and more can all be found on Glāzed Bakery’s website and Instagram. Homemade Rice Krispies treats are also available.

Cookies at Glāzed Bakery are $3.50 each, and a pack of “mini dippers,” 12 small cookies with a two-ounce container of buttercream, costs $8.

Glāzed Bakery currently has preorders for its Thanksgiving Bundle available on the website, offering a small Harvest Box of six to eight treats for $22 or a large box of 12-14 treats for $34. The pickup for this bundle is Nov. 26 at Avalanche Pizza.

Glāzed Bakery is currently trying to figure out how to continue selling as the weather gets colder, but Genter said she would like to sell more. Ghosh said he is eager to see what the future of Glāzed Bakery will look like.

“I’d be more than happy to see them have a proper establishment at some point,” Ghosh said. “I was just thinking, ‘Man, it’d be great if they were open all week somewhere.’”

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Athens flourishes with visitors for Dads Weekend

CAITYLYN VANCE FOR THE POST

Beginning Friday, students and their dads took part in various Dads Weekend activities, hosted by Ohio University. Accompanied by Halloween festivities, Athens was full of life and packed with events.

From free dining hall meals to mini golf in Alden Library, the weekend brought fun for all. Many students took the opportunity to invite other family members and friends to get a peek into their life in Athens.

“We view parents and family members as one of our greatest partners,” Mak Olaker, assistant dean of students and director of new student and

family programs, said. “They know their students best and probably communicate with them a lot more than we do.”

Although students of all years are encouraged to invite their loved ones, Olaker highlights the importance of first-year students hosting visitors.

“That first semester is really hard,” Olaker said. “It’s just a time on the calendar that they know is coming.

‘Hey, my supporters are coming soon,’ so I like that aspect of it.”

Hosting four family weekends per year comes with plenty of planning. Olaker and her colleagues set dates for each weekend three years in advance and communicate with various campus partners to ensure important events do not overlap.

To outline activities for the weekend, data is surveyed about festivities that will be well-received. Notably, participants wanted to see more connections with university leadership. Thus, annual events like Pancakes with the President came to life.

On Saturday morning at Baker University Center, Donuts & Darts with Dads took over the third floor atrium and Bobcat HangOUt. Students and dads kicked off the weekend with free breakfast accompanied by darts and various games. At the event, fathers expressed their happiness at reuniting

with their Bobcats.

“It’s great to get up and get back in touch,” Steve Cerullo, father of Gianna Cerullo, a junior studying nursing, said.

“See what she is doing in the school, meet some of her friends, which is always nice.”

The Cerullos, who are Pennsylvania natives living in Florida, also watched the Ohio State University vs. Pennsylvania State University football game and attended events for Gianna Cerullo’s sorority.

“We’re going to … just spend some good time together,” Gianna Cerullo said.

Dads Weekend visitors also took time to patronize local businesses and eat at local restaurants.

“It brings a pretty diverse group of folks in,” Chelsea Langlois, general manager at Jackie O’s Public House Restaurant, located at 22 W. Union St, said.

Jackie O’s, a popular spot for dinner and drinks in Athens, prepares for Dads Weekend by planning dishes that appeal to fathers. Specials like roast beef with mushroom gravy and handfried fish were added to the menu by Scott Bradley, head of Jackie O’s culinary operations.

As well as diverse food options, Jackie O’s brings wide options of beers to-go

for out-of-town visitors trying their beer for the first time and purchasing a bottle to take home.

“We try to beef up our offerings,” Langlois said.

This influx of visitors on Dads Weekend can be great for local businesses.

“It’s really important for local businesses to be able to reach out to a broader community, so that when people come back again and again ... they know where to go,” Langlois said. “They get a sense of the character of Athens.”

Along with Jackie O’s, various other local businesses celebrate the festivities in their own way.

“The boys are back in town,” read the 2025 Dads Weekend merchandise sold at 10 West Clothing Co. on West Union Street.

Hospitality in Athens flourishes over these popular weekends; local hotels fill quickly and advertise their location ahead of the festivities. At Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, a resort in Hocking Hills, roughly 45 minutes off campus, Dads Weekend lodging is promoted.

For students who could not have visitors over the weekend, the Ohio Honors program hosted AlternaDads on Saturday afternoon, an event featuring pizza and games.

Bobcats observe Día de los Muertos

FIONA PETTICREW | FOR THE POST

On the third floor of Baker University Center, right beside the escalators, a beautiful ofrenda sits with marigolds and photos of dozens of cherished friends, family members and pets in front of colorful Papel Picado. Pictures of the deceased are surrounded by cups of water, favorite snacks and small candles to help guide loved ones home.

Ofrendas, or altars, are part of the celebration of Día de los Muertos. The holiday, called the Day of the Dead in English, is a Mexican tradition celebrated Nov. 1 and 2 that honors and remembers deceased loved ones.

The Multicultural Greek Council set up the ofrenda and made it available for all students and faculty on Oct. 27. Many people have sent in photos of family members and pets, to be placed among the bright marigolds and candlelight, to celebrate and remember them properly.

Along with the ofrenda, the MGC also hosted a frame decorating night Oct. 29, on the third floor of Baker. It provided a link through its Instagram bio to send a picture of a loved one for participants to print out. The frame decorating provided a frame, stickers, washi tape, glitter and other crafting materials.

Ariana Villegas, president of the MGC, said the ofrenda and frame decorating made it accessible for students to celebrate Día de los Muertos. By providing a way for students to print out pictures, as well as physical frames and materials to decorate with, students could easily celebrate their culture and loved ones.

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“Why we do it sometimes is for people to connect to their culture,” Villegas said. “So maybe they didn’t have the chance at home to celebrate … but we give them a chance here at OU to do that.”

Villegas said the water placed on the ofrenda is for the spirits who are thirsty, the candlelight helps guide them home and the food is to provide the spirits with something they love, and to let them know they are remembered. She said the flowers surrounding the photos, which are typically marigolds, act as trails from the grave, giving the spirits a clear path home.

“I also know that, you know, some people have said that the food has gone missing the next day, or the drink has gone missing, and that’s because the spirit did come and took it with them,” Villegas said.

In previous years, the Multicultural Greek Council held ofrendas and Día de los Muertos celebrations in the Multicultural Center. With the shutdown of the center due to Senate Bill 1 rulings, the ofrenda was moved to the open space in Baker, as the Multicultural Center is no longer available.

“It is unfortunate, in a way, that we have to move it out of somewhere where it was supposed to represent different cultures,” Villegas said. “When we look at it positively, it helps us put it in a space where we know there’s a lot more traction and whatnot.”

The Kennedy Museum of Art also celebrated Día de los Muertos this year, with a community open studio Sunday where participants created collages inspired by the memory of loved ones. This free workshop, supported by the Ohio Arts Council, required only a reservation and was available to all ages and skill levels.

The art created by attendees is inspired heavily by Frida Kahlo’s family tree paintings, and collages honoring lost family members included themes of sugar skulls, monarch butterflies and marigolds. The museum provided many sheets of scrap paper, marigolds, paints and sugar skull templates, along with sheets of cardboard for attendees to create unique and colorful pieces of work.

Lenny Massiel Cauich Maldonado, a Ph.D. candidate in the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and a graduate leader for the Dissertation Writing Support Program, attended the community open studio. Maldonado is originally from Mexico and has moved to and from Mexico since 2011. She created a collage honoring her deceased relatives, including uncles and grandparents. She said she would like to see more events like this that celebrate Día de los Muertos.

“I wanted to do something special for this day because I get very homesick,” Maldonado said.

Nina Battaglia, a third-year MFA student studying printmaking, works at the Kennedy Museum of Art and was one of the instructors for the event. Battaglia used her own collage, which took her about four hours to create, as an example for the group.

Battaglia said the museum created the event at the beginning of the semester and wanted to do something related to family for Dads Weekend. This is the first year the museum is celebrating Día de los Muertos with a workshop.

“We wanted to keep it kind of open, too, to celebrate other people’s kind of connections to family members,” Battaglia said.

Allison Foltz, a sophomore studying education, also works for the KMA and was instructing those who needed help during the event, while educating others on the origins of the holiday.

“It’s important to learn about other people’s cultures in the process,” Foltz said. “So I think some people knew about Día de los Muertos coming into it. Some people were like, ‘Oh, I didn’t know this flower was symbolic.’ I think it was really cool to have a learning experience as well.”

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Volleyball adds to list of wins Field Hockey falls to James Madison

Ohio kept its Mid-American Conference dominance alive this weekend as it traveled to Mount Pleasant to take on the equally hot Central Michigan Chippewas. Going into this matchup, these were two of the hottest teams in the MAC. The Chippewas were 5-1 in their last six games, and Ohio was 7-1 in its last eight. The Bobcats stayed hot, as they swept Central Michigan on Friday and beat it 3-1 Saturday.

These two wins on the road improved Ohio’s overall record to 11-15 and its much more important MAC record to 9-5, which moved it up to fourth in the MAC. Ohio is sitting very comfortably in the tournament standings with only four more regular-season games. The Bobcats have not necessarily clinched the tournament yet, but they are very close.

Despite a clean 3-0 sweep from the Bobcats on Friday, the game was close. Only eight points separated Central Michigan from sweeping Ohio.

The Bobcats took a five-point lead early in set one and looked like they were going to run away with it, but then the Chippewas scored six straight to take a one-point lead. After that long run from Central Michigan, the set went back and forth.

The teams kept trading points until they reached extra points. Ohio prevailed over Central Michigan in set one 29-27 with the help of junior Emily Waddell, junior Gentry Brown and freshman Mady Long, who combined for 12 kills in the set.

The second set was back-and-forth once again. The largest lead in this set was four points by Ohio that closed out the set. This set didn’t follow Ohio’s reason game plan of spreading the kills around, but rather individual dominance. Freshman Bailey Blair had 40% of her team’s second set kills with six. This great second set performance by Blair helped Ohio take set two 25-21.

Ohio got back to its game plan of spreading the love in set three as they had seven players record a kill, including Brown, who had over a quarter of the third set kills with five. Ohio led for most of this set, but Central Michigan tried to make a push. Ohio fended off the Chippewas push and took set three 25-23 to sweep Central Michigan in game one.

Central Michigan was actually able to win a set in

game two, but the point differential was +8 in favor of Ohio, just as it had been Friday night. Following the trends from game one, the Bobcats saw set one go into extra points as Ohio took it 28-26 to get an early 1-0 lead. Brown recorded six kills in this set to add on to her great weekend.

Continuing to mirror the first game, Ohio took set two by four points, 25-21. Due to many Central Michigan errors, Ohio didn’t need too many kills to get the win as they only had 11. Out of those 11, junior Torre Kildow had four.

Going into the third set, Ohio was looking to end its road trip with two sweeps, but Central Michigan didn’t let that happen. The Chippewas knew how important these games were, so they weren’t going down without a fight and took set three 25-21.

This third set was a much bigger blowout than the score tells. The Chippewas took big point leads multiple times throughout the game, and when Ohio tried to make a run at the lead, Central Michigan did not let it.

After a bad loss for Ohio in set three, it needed to close it out in set four, and that’s exactly what it did. The 25-19 set four win was the biggest win of the weekend in terms of point differential on either side.

Surprisingly, this set was very close, being neck and neck the whole time. Late in the game, Ohio only had a one-point lead over the Chippewas, leading them 19-18. In one of Ohio’s best closeouts of the season, it scored four straight to end the game and give the Chippewas their second loss of the weekend.

Ohio setter sophomore Bryn Janke recorded 51 assists on the weekend to hit the outstanding milestone of 1,000 career assists. This was just the cherry on top of another great weekend for the Bobcats.

Ohio is back on the road next weekend. The Bobcats are traveling to DeKalb, Illinois to take on the Northern Illinois Huskies as they try and officially clinch a spot in the MAC tournament.

Ohio (5-12, 3-6 Mid-American Conference) ended the regular season with a 3-1 loss to James Madison (11-7, 6-3 MAC) in Harrisonburg, Virginia, on Friday.

Both teams entered this game looking to add one more win to their conference resumes. James Madison had won its previous two games against conference opponents Bellarmine and Kent State, while Ohio had lost its previous two against Longwood and Miami.

This game provided both teams a chance to claim one last conference win and to enter the MAC postseason tournament with some momentum, and a chance for Ohio to finish this season in the win column.

This game opened with both teams struggling to get chances on offense. Zoe Collins got a shot off late in the first period for Ohio, but James Madison’s Hannah Popolis came up for the save for the Dukes to keep it a scoreless affair after one.

The James Madison offense picked it up in the second quarter. The Dukes put the pressure on by registering four shots in the first four and a half minutes of the period, the last of which found the back of the net for Maddie Tierney’s second goal of the season to put the Dukes up 1-0.

Ohio’s Anouk Plaehn looked for the equalizing goal two minutes later, but Popolis came up with the save. The score remained 1-0 entering halftime.

The Bobcats looked to come out of halftime strong and put themselves on the scoreboard. However, James Madison quickly shut that down. Skyler Brown doubled the Dukes’ lead 99 seconds into the half, and 82 seconds later, Madelief Molier made it a 3-0 lead for James Madison. The Dukes’ defense locked down afterward, not allowing the Ohio attack to get many chances.

The Bobcats’ offense did pick up some in the final quarter; however, Ohio’s Tiana Nhamoinesu had two chances at the net in the first five minutes of the period, but both were turned away by Popolis.

Nhamoinesu had an opportunity to score in her fourth straight game late in the period after being granted a penalty shot, and she succeeded, putting Ohio on the board and trimming the deficit to 3-1. However, with just a minute remaining in the game, this proved to be too little too late for the Bobcats. James Madison closed out the game to take home the 3-1 victory as Ohio dropped its third straight game.

The Bobcats ended their season on a tough threegame skid, losing all three games against Longwood, Miami and James Madison after scoring just one goal in each game.

Despite a rough close to the regular season, the Bobcats have a chance at redemption, as they claimed the sixth seed in the MAC postseason tournament and head to the postseason for the third straight year. The Bobcats stay in Harrisonburg, Virginia, to face thirdseeded Appalachian State on Wednesday.

Men’s Basketball: 2025-26 complete season preview

CHARLIE FADEL SPORTS EDITOR

The chill in the air is back this fall season, and that can only mean one thing in Athens: Bobcat basketball is back. Ohio’s season started Monday in The Convo as it took on Sun Belt foe Arkansas State to kick off the 2025-26 season.

Coming into this season, Ohio was ranked fourth in the annual MidAmerican Conference preseason coaches poll, coming in behind Akron, Miami and Kent State.

Last year, the Bobcats were ranked at the top of the preseason coaches poll, but somewhat of a disappointing season ensued as Ohio exited the MAC tournament in the first round against Toledo. The Bobcats look to improve on last year with a solid group of returners from last year’s squad, as well as a good group of transfers and freshmen.

RETURNERS

The headline guy back for Ohio this season is senior guard Jackson Paveletzke. The Kimberly, Wisconsin, native is back this season for the Bobcats, the first time in his career as he started at Wofford before jumping to Iowa State and then Ohio last year. He had a breakout year as the lead guard for the Bobcats, averaging 13.8 points per game to go along with 4.8 assists and 4.1 rebounds as well.

His skills on the offensive side of the ball are so key for Ohio to have success on the court, and they will be on full display this season.

“I think his role needs to expand even more,” Ohio head coach Jeff Boals said. “He’s a very good shooter, he’s got to look for his shot, and he puts so much pressure on the defense and finds the open guy… he does a great job of running our program.”

The other big returning starter is senior forward Aidan Hadaway, who is back healthy this season after missing a huge chunk of conference play with an injury last season. When he is healthy, Hadaway provides important rebounding, leading the team last year with 5.8 boards a game while also averaging 10.2 points per game.

“He’s an inside-out rebounder, can shoot the three, (and) just does a lot of good things for us,” Boals said.

Ajay Sheldon is the other senior who has been a lifelong Bobcat with Hadaway, and should play a big role at the guard position. The Dublin, Ohio, native is a dangerous shooter when he is on, and provides important hustle and leadership to the Ohio squad along with Hadaway.

“In today’s world of transfers, to have two guys who’ve been in your program for three years to come back (is huge),” Boals said. “They know our culture. There’s a level of comfort, from my standpoint, because you know what they’re gonna bring to the table. To have two guys like that, we’re really

going to depend on them.”

The biggest underclassman returner from last year has to be sophomore guard Elijah Elliott. The Orlando native showcased his extreme athleticism and skill last year, shooting 39.3% from three while averaging 3.2 rebounds per game as a guard.

“He’s just a really good guard for us, very athletic,” Boals said. “(He) can guard multiple positions. Improved his shooting from last year to this year, and I thought he was very integral last year … (I’m) excited to see his jump as well.”

The other two key second-year returners are both big men in Ayden Evans and Kiir Kuany. Evans got some playing time last year while Kuany redshirted and didn’t see the court, but this year, their size will be a big deal for Ohio.

The final returner for Ohio is Jesse Burris, a guard who also redshirted last year after an injury but he should have a role this season off the bench as a scorer. He won the MVP of the Kingdown Summer League this offseason.

TRANSFERS AND FRESHMEN

Former Toledo forward Javan Simmons headlines the transfer class

this offseason for Ohio, and he is a player it knows very well as he was great in the MAC last year, putting up 12.5 points per game and 6.5 rebounds per game while earning all-MAC honorable mentions last year.

At 6 feet 7 inches tall and 235 pounds, he provides Ohio with some needed size and power on the low block as he projects to be a huge part of Ohio’s team on both sides of the ball.

“He’s a load on the block,” Boals said. “He’s expanded his game to be a little bit more perimeter-based than he has been in the previous few years, but he knows his bread and butter is down low.”

Ohio added another big-man transfer in former UNC-Greensboro forward Jalen Breath. He only put up 6.6 points per game, but had a whopping 7.0 rebounds per game as a big man last year.

“He’s a big, strong kid,” Boals said. “Gives us a presence on the block offensively. Probably one of the best things, he’s a great post defender oneon-one. He has an unbelievable knack to rebound the ball offensively, which will be big for us.”

Both Carter Reese and Dion Conners are transfer guards coming in for Ohio, with Reese coming from Ohio Northern

and Conners coming from Appalachian State.

Conners hails from Pickerington, Ohio, and brings some needed shooting for Ohio as he averaged 40.1% from three last year and 8.0 points per game. Conners played in The Convo against Ohio last year and he played well, going for 14 points while hitting four of his seven threes.

“When AJ Brown ended up leaving, and then Elmore James, we were looking for shooting,” Boals said. “Anytime he catches the ball, he’s a threat.”

As for the freshmen joining the roster, only two of the three are available as Zay Mosley is out for the year, rehabbing an injury. Another Pickerington native in Jordan Fisher and Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, product JJ Kelly are available for Ohio this year.

“They’ve both gotten better since they’ve been here in the summertime,” Boals said of Fisher and Kelly. “For those guys, it’s an adjustment period, physically, mentally, doing all the stuff that you have to do to be really good. Both of them have made progress since they’ve stepped on (campus).”

Everything to know before 102nd Battle of the Bricks

Tuesday night Mid-American Conference action begins, and for the 102nd time, the two oldest public universities in the state of Ohio meet in the Battle of the Bricks. Ohio (5-3, 3-1 MAC) welcomes the Miami RedHawks (53, 4-0 MAC) to Peden Stadium.

There is a little more motivation for both teams coming into this matchup after how last year ended. First, the RedHawks came into Athens last fall and took down the Bobcats. But then, the Bobcats got redemption, beating the RedHawks 38-3 in last year’s MAC championship game in Detroit.

For the Bobcats, last year’s loss cuts deeper. Since renaming the field after former Ohio head coach Frank Solich in 2022, the loss to Miami last year is the only one it has surrendered at home, so Ohio looks to keep up this winning streak this season Tuesday.

This is more than a rivalry game for both sides, as the conference title race heats up and both teams look to find their way back to Ford Field in December. Miami sits alone atop the MAC, and Ohio waits in the wings with only one loss, so both teams are looking to make a statement with a win this week.

Now with the stakes set, let’s take a look at Miami.

HEAD COACH

Miami is led into action by Chuck Martin, who has more than 30 years of experience coaching college football, and holds the title for longest tenured MAC coach, along with Eastern Michigan’s Chris Creighton. Under Martin, the RedHawks have been successful, going to a bowl game in all of the last four seasons, winning two of them, including last year’s Arizona Bowl.

QUARTERBACK

The transfer portal has become a pivotal part of any team that hopes to succeed year after year, and Miami bought in this offseason, bringing in MAC veteran and former MAC Player of the Year Dequan Finn. Finn stumbled out of the gate with a minor injury, but since he returned in week four, the RedHawks are undefeated, and his numbers tell the story. Finn was brought in to lead an experienced Miami team back to the MAC title picture. He has done a solid job so far with over 1,600 total yards and 11 total touchdowns. Finn is a dynamic threat and has shown that ability the past couple of weeks, scoring both on the ground and through the air each of the last two weeks.

RUNNING BACK

The RedHawks have been very successful on the ground so far in 2025. They have utilized many bodies, including Finn. They have three running backs who

have over 100 yards, but the man to keep an eye on Tuesday night is senior Jordan Brunson, who has 395 rushing yards and two touchdowns to lead the way in the backfield for the RedHawks.

WIDE RECEIVER

Spreading the ball around to the receivers and not being one-dimensional is key to the success of any passing offense. For Miami, it has seven pass catchers with more than five receptions, but Finn has leaned on junior Kam Perry for over 600 yards through the air, as well as three receiving touchdowns.

DEFENSE

This game will be physical, and both teams know it. Rivalries are what make college sports great, but they bring out more emotion and motivation towards a win for the student-athletes. They can become stuck on one play, and that game-changing play could be a turnover.

The RedHawks defense has hounded MAC opponents the past few weeks with their ability to turn over opposing offenses, having at least one in every conference game this season. They have nine interceptions and three forced fumbles. Two of the fumbles, as well as 6.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, an interception and 40 tackles are credited to junior defensive lineman Adam Trick. He needs to be a major piece of Ohio’s game plan Tuesday if it hopes to win.

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After a long day of classes, deadlines and endless scrolling, sometimes the best way to relax is to turn on something you’ve seen a hundred times.

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From shows like “The Office” (2005-2013) and “Grey’s Anatomy” (2005), comfort shows are shaping the nightly routines of college students across college campuses, revealing how media can ease our stress.

After a long day of classes, some may “doom scroll” on their phone, watch a few TikToks or watch a show that brings them comfort.

Some might ponder why they always rewatch the same show. When watching a show they have seen before, people know what’s going to happen and who all the characters are. It removes the feeling of the unknown and anxiety that can come with watching a new show.

Comfort shows have no particular genre, with shows such as “The Office,” “Gilmore Girls” (20002007), “Friends” (1994-2004) and “New Girl” (20112018) being advertised as comfort shows. Some mark their love for comfort shows as feelings of nostalgia, with nostalgia culture being shown to be an important part of modern collegiate culture.

The appeal of comfort shows for many goes beyond nostalgia. For some college students, it becomes a routine to decompress, whether it’s just playing the show in the background while doing homework or household chores or sitting down to watch an episode after a long day. Comfort shows offer a feeling of calm and structure on days that can be overwhelming and busy.

Psychologists define this psychological phenomenon as the “mere-exposure effect,” which is the idea that the more we are exposed to or experience something, the more we like it. Familiar shows serve as emotional touchstones, evoking memories of comfort and happier moments. This can make students feel grounded and mentally lighter.

Individual’s brains release dopamine, often called the feel-good chemical, when they watch comfort shows. Dopamine is linked to many things, such as pleasure, motivation and reward. It is what gives people the rush of happiness when they enjoy things. This chemical reaction helps explain why pressing play on a familiar show can lift moods; it’s the brain rewarding itself.

When life feels uncertain, juggling exams, peer pressure and plans, turning on the show one knows the exact timeline of and the events that unfold can bring reassurance. It’s one of the few areas in a college student’s life when the outcome is guaranteed.

With the new range of streaming platforms, it is easy to access a variety of shows. Instead of making the steps to commit to a new show, students can press play for the next episode button. It is the convenience, combined with comfort and the ability to escape the stress of college and balancing a life outside of it.

Different types of media can serve various emotional needs, giving support during hard times. For those experiencing anxiety, it is better to choose calming shows. For depression, it’s better to watch things that encourage joy, and for trauma, watch things that make one feel safe and comfortable.

Social media has played a significant role in keeping comfort shows relevant. When searching for comfort shows, millions of different videos with various suggestions pop up. For example, on TikTok, videos such as @znia.k’s come up, showcasing and suggesting many of their own favorite comfort shows to other TikTok users. These shared online experiences create a sense of community among people from diverse backgrounds who laugh at the same jokes and quote the same lines.

Look at comfort shows through a different lens and add a deeper meaning. They are more than just “meaningless TV shows.” They are a form of selfcare.

Ultimately, comfort shows are meant to help viewers slow down, escape from the real world, and find peace in familiar things. It gives students the space to breathe, laugh and feel at home, away from home. It serves as a reminder for one to take care of oneself, watch the show, breathe and relax. So next time you hit play, remind yourself you’re not wasting your time.

Rewatching is not being stuck in the past but finding comfort in things people already know are OK.

Florence + The Machine offers occult take on womanhood

“Everybody Scream” portrays womanhood in an occultish, animalistic way, with hints at mythology.

Florence + The Machine has released its sixth album, “Everybody Scream,” and it does not disappoint. The album has multiple producers, including lead vocalist Florence Welch herself. The album features artists and bands, like Mitski Miyawaki and FAME’s studio orchestra. The album includes 12 new songs, with a run time of 49 minutes.

Florence + The Machine, known for metaphorical lyrics and addictive melodies, offers another layer of storytelling in “Everybody Scream.” Referencing witchcraft, Greek mythology and the occult, the band offers a new-blunt take on womanhood. The album, released on Halloween, is a perfect mix of gothic, gorgeous and reflective.

The album starts with its title track, “Everybody Scream.” Listeners are immediately thrown into a choral opening and end the song with lyrics touching on witchcraft.

“Here, I don’t have to quiet / Here, I don’t have to be kind / Extraordinary and normal, all at the same time,” Welch sings.

The powerful message of these lyrics is heard throughout the entire album.

Following is “One of the Greats,” which continues with witchy and fantastical lyricism.

“Arms outstretched, back from the dead / Streetlights burstin’ overhead,” Welch sings when referring to an unnamed character who had brought her back from the dead.

Although the song sounds like horror, with a closer listen fans can hear the criticism of the music industry and its misogyny, particularly through the ending lyrics.

“You’ll bury me again, you’ll say it’s all pretend / That I could never be great bein’ held up against such male tastes,” Welch sings.

Welch mixes anger with satirical, sarcastic elements to portray her thoughts on not only this industry, but this world itself.

In “Witch Dance,” listeners begin to really hear Welch’s view on womanhood. She sings about keeping beauty forever. Through Welch’s storytelling, the beauty and meaning she’s looking for are found in this group. These women are never directly named or described. It is as if Welch is taking us on a journey through the past and her history.

Welch circles back to the industry with “Kraken.” The track in itself refers to the Scandinavian myth, and she sings she is turning into a kraken.

“All of my peers, they had such potential / The swamp, it took them down,” Welch sings.

The lyrics, along with a reference to changing into another “thing” in “Perfume and Milk,” touch on Welch’s struggles between conforming to the norm or taking her own path in her music.

“You Can Have It All”, Welch paints an

abstract picture of muliebrity.

“I used to know what sadness was / I was wrong / A piece of flesh, a million pounds / Am I a woman now?” Welch sings.

These lyrics are less brutal and more filled with desperation and yearning, the search for what it really means to be a woman. Welch also sings about nature itself, which pushes her connection to the earth even further.

On the band’s YouTube channel, there are multiple lyric videos and visuals for the album. There is also a music video for “Everybody Scream” and “Sympathy Magic.”

The band is touring in 2026, starting in Europe, going through the U.S. and ending in Edinburgh in August. The tour has openers including Rachel Chinouriri and Sofia Isella. Tickets for the U.S. shows go on sale to the public Wednesday.

2026 TOUR DATES

Feb 6, 2026

The SSE Arena, Belfast, UK Feb 8, 2026

BP Pulse LIVE, Birmingham, UK Feb 9, 2026

OVO Hydro, Glasgow, UK Feb 11, 2026

Utilita Arena Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK Feb 13, 2026

M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, Liverpool, UK Feb 14, 2026

Utilita Arena Sheffield, Sheffield, UK

Feb 16, 2026

The O2, London, UK Feb 17, 2026

PERSONAL RANKINGS

Sympathy Magic - 8/10

Perfume and Milk - 9/10

Buckle - 8.5/10

Kraken - 8/10

The Old Religion - 10/10

Drink Deep - 8.5/10

Music by Men - 7/10 You Can Have It All - 8/10 And Love - 8/10

Average rating: 8/10

The O2, London, UK

Feb 20, 2026

Co-op Live, Manchester, UK Feb 22, 2026

ACCOR ARENA, Paris, France Feb 23, 2026

AFAS Dome, Merksem (Antwerpen) Feb 25, 2026

Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam Feb 26, 2026

LANXESS arena, Cologne, NRW Mar 2, 2026

Wiener Stadthalle Vienna, Vienna Mar 4, 2026

Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany Mar 5, 2026

O2 arena, Praha 9 Mar 7, 2026

TAURON Arena Kraków, Kraków Mar 9, 2026

Uber Arena, Berlin Apr 8, 2026

Target Center, Minneapolis, MN Apr 10, 2026

Allstate Arena, Chicago, IL Apr 13, 2026

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI Apr 15, 2026

Centre Bell, Montreal, QC Apr 16, 2026

Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON Apr 18, 2026

Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. w/ Sofia Isella

Simple Science: How hurricanes get their names

ALEXANDRA HOPKINS COMMUNITY STANDARDS EDITOR

The Atlantic hurricane season began June 1 and ends Nov. 30. While hurricanes are unpredictable, their names are not. In fact, the reason hurricanes have names is much more complicated than expected. The tropical cyclone naming system is controlled by the World Meteorological Organization. Although naming systems vary around the world, they all aim to serve the same purpose: clear and fast communication.

There are several factors the WMO considers when selecting names for tropical storms and hurricanes, including, “Short in character length for ease of use in communication, easy to pronounce, appropriate significance in different languages (and) uniqueness, (as) same names cannot be used in other regions.”

This practice began in the North Atlantic in 1953, introduced by meteorologists in “pursuit of a more organized and efficient system.” Male names were introduced to the system in 1979, breaking the traditional practice of using only female names for storms.

Today, hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico are named by rotating alphabetical lists of 21 names, skipping letters Q, U, X, Y and Z, alternating between male and female names. Each list is repeated every sixth year.

If the list is exhausted in a given year by an extremely active hurricane season, then the Greek alphabet is used. This happened twice, once in 2005 and again in 2020. This changed in 2021, and now a list of supplemental names is used.

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Dillon Blount, an assistant professor of geography at Ohio University, graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a doctorate in atmospheric science last May. He explained the logic behind naming hurricanes.

“The primary focus or goal of naming storms is to keep them separate so we know which one we are talking about when we’re putting together messaging about what the impact could be from the storm,” Blount said.

Distinctive, short names prevent confusion and streamline the communications process. Last season, Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton made landfall in the Florida Gulf Coast two weeks apart.

While Helene was making landfall, Milton was

approaching Florida. Residents of the impacted areas needed to stay updated on the status of both storms, a task that would have been nearly impossible without the designation of names.

In cases of concurrent or clustered storms such as this, the naming system provides a clear separation on broadcast and emergency communications. For the same reason, certain names are retired.

“If (a storm) causes enough destruction, especially to property and loss of lives, (the WMO) will retire that name and will never use that name again,” Blount said.

Helene and Milton were both retired as names in 2024. Other names that have been retired include Katrina, Sandy and Harvey. If a name is retired, it is replaced on the list by a name of the same first letter. 99 names have been retired from the Atlantic list since 1953.

There have been 13 named storms in the North Atlantic this year, including Hurricane Melissa.

Melissa first made landfall in Jamaica on Oct. 28 as a Category 5 and hit both Cuba and Haiti in the following days. At the time of publishing, Melissa’s death toll is 60 and counting, according to USA Today. The name Melissa will likely be retired as a result, according to Blount.

The naming of hurricanes has saved countless lives. This decades-old practice demonstrates how implementing systems of clear and purposeful communication is key during disaster response and recovery. Although it may seem inconsequential, the naming system illustrates how simplicity is sometimes the best answer.

Athens’ chicken spots grow, students share favorites

ELLA MOLER | FOR THE POST

Since Raising Cane’s opened Oct. 7, Athens’ students and residents have had to reevaluate where to get the best chicken. Athens has an abundance of locally owned chicken shops and a few chain restaurants to choose from.

Earl’s Coop, located on the East Green of campus, offers students affordable and convenient chicken. Students can get chicken, a side, a dessert, fruit and a drink all for just one meal swipe.

“I would go to Earl’s Coop so that I can use my swipe,” Abby Henry, a freshman studying business undecided, said.

The opening of Raising Cane’s has provided students with an easily accessible fast-food option. Located right across from Alumni Gateway on Court Street, Cane’s is highly regarded for its self-titled Raising Cane’s sauce. This new addition to Athens has caused a lot of buzz from students. Cane’s meals range from $9-$15 depending on how many chicken tenders one gets.

Even with the addition of Cane’s, many students still prefer to eat locally. One student, Wanase Phiri, a freshman studying communications and health services administration, said she chooses to eat at Hot Box, a local business.

“I believe that because it’s local, and I’m from Athens, so I do believe in supporting local businesses, as well as their input throughout the political things that are going on,” Phiri said, “How they’ve outspokenly said they will provide relief (for those affected by SNAP benefit shutdowns). Also, the chicken is good on top of all of that.”

Hot Box offers similar menu items to Canes; however, customers can choose between fries or their famous tater tots. On the weekends, Hot Box even has breakfast options like chicken and waffles until 2 p.m. Hot Box meals range from $8.50-$13.50.

Silas Ruggles, a freshman studying engineering technology and management, further emphasizes eating locally when talking about Miller’s Chicken.

“I think it just tastes better,“ Ruggles said. “I think you can tell they put a little more care into it, rather than somewhere that just makes it in large quantities.”

Although Miller’s Chicken is a little bit farther from campus, its fans find the food worth it. Miller’s Chicken is a quaint, family-owned restaurant with a variety of chicken options. The menu features items like fried chicken, tenders, nuggets, wings and various sandwich options. Miller’s Chicken has meals ranging from $8.95-$19.50

If you are looking for somewhere to get wings in Athens, Buffalo Wild Wings and Wings Over are great options. Buffalo Wild Wings offers sandwiches, boneless and bone-in wings glazed or rubbed in an array of sauces.

Thursdays, the restaurant provides a buy-oneget-one-free deal on all boneless wings. With the

purchase of any quantity of boneless wings, you receive another set of the same quantity free.

Not only is Buffalo Wild Wings synonymous with more than just good chicken but it is also known for its atmosphere. Its restaurants feature 20 to 60 TV screens displaying sporting events, so customers can watch their favorite team while enjoying a delicious meal.

Wings Over offers a wide variety of sauces and dry rubs to pair with its chicken. The restaurant is also open until 3 a.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, offering more accommodating hours for college students.

No matter which chicken shop you choose in Athens, you are guaranteed to have a delicious experience. Whether it’s from a locally owned unique chicken place or a well-known reliable chain, make sure to try all Athens has to offer.

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Purity culture is on the

LILY MILLER | FOR THE POST

It was Halloween weekend again in Athens, meaning people were hitting Court Street in their scariest and sexiest costumes. From Michael Myers to Victoria’s Secret supermodels, everyone was putting their best, and cutest, foot forward. In contrast to previous years, a controversial conversation is on the rise on social media: purity culture’s impact on Halloween.

As Cady Heron in “Mean Girls” once said, “In girl world, Halloween is the one night a year when a girl can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it.” Despite this notion, people have taken to TikTok to condemn this yearly tradition of risqué Halloween costumes. Some women have even proclaimed to stay in on Halloween to honor their future husbands.

Don’t get me wrong, there is absolutely nothing wrong with having personal views and standards, but shaming other women should not be common practice.

Purity culture has an incredibly deep history in North America, but it typically refers to a movement formed in the 90s that created youth ministries for young Christians centered around sexual abstinence before marriage. Purity culture describes sets of rules, practices and beliefs that center on an evangelical outlook on sexual purity.

Oftentimes in practice, women bear the brunt of the purity culture consequences and are frequently encouraged to feel ashamed about their sexuality. Women are often given the responsibility of averting the male gaze, and if they receive unsolicited attention, it’s their fault. In Christianity, sex is looked at as a sin outside of marriage. As a result, any defiance is often seen as a violation of God’s word; this weaponization can leave lasting damage to mental health.

Halloween is generally seen as a party holiday, and when you mix that with your typical risqué costume, you’ll get purity culture’s worst nightmare. People who enjoy the risqué parts of Halloween are easy targets, and women are predominantly affected. Those who like going out in tiny costumes are being attacked because of this mindset they must remain “pure” for their future husbands.

Shame is a common symptom felt across the board between men and women. Even though sexual thoughts are

rise

an instinct for everyone, to purists it’s sinful. This continues an endless cycle of sexual shame and guilt.

Following shame comes self-loathing, because sexual thought equals weakness. When someone has been taught to believe sexual urges are unnatural, it leads to hatred for what many see as a defect.

Generation Z is usually viewed as the progressive generation and typically, I share the sentiment; however, I think this purity mindset is becoming increasingly popular and most notably observed on social media. Despite “after club girl” aesthetics and “brat summer” galore, it’s surprising to see conservative talking points like purity culture so widespread.

Conservatism in general is on the rise. President Donald Trump’s administration has had lasting impacts on conservative thinking and young people seem to like it. This anti-wokeness is becoming a broader phenomenon. Through a mishmash of economic, cultural and political factors, the global shift towards conservatism is on the rise.

You see this rise in conservatism even in the simplest of things, such as the emphasis on modest dressing. Corset costumes are receiving massive amounts of hate on TikTok this Halloween, and I struggle to see why. Women are not poster children for your political ideologies; our bodies are not public property.

Women are so often put under a microscope, every move being watched and criticized. If someone wants to wear a corset for their princess costume, so be it. Let women have fun. Corsets are an easy way to spruce up your look and still be functional for a night on the town.

For next year’s Halloween, I encourage everyone to wear what makes them feel alive. Be scary, be sexy, be weird, be funny. When you see someone wearing something you might not enjoy, resist the urge to judge. The real trick of Halloween is thinking clothing decides your self-worth, and the treat is realizing it never did.

Lily is a sophomore studying integrated language arts at Ohio University. Please note the opinions expressed in this column do not represent those of The Post. Want to talk to Lily about their column? Email them at lm054424@ohio.edu.

Blabby Abby Honestly, Hadley AI sets a worse standard than pornography Balancing work,

ABBY JENKINS | FOR THE POST

Generative artificial intelligence is wreaking havoc on Earth’s already brittle environment. Its consumption of energy has already surpassed that of 100,000 households annually. Many families have expressed their concerns for teens’ mental health after the rise in confiding in AI chatbots. Additionally, 92 million jobs are expected to be displaced by 2030 as a result of AI. AI technology is wreaking havoc on our mental health, environment and job market.

Now people want to have sex with it. In January 2025, the New York Times wrote about 28-year-old Ayrin, who has been in love with her ChatGPT boyfriend, Leo, and found loopholes around OpenAI’s guidelines on suggestive language so she can have sexual relations with it. Just a couple of weeks ago, NBC4 reported on an Ohio Lawmaker who is looking to ban marriage with AI in Ohio.

People are having real romantic and sexual relationships with AI, opening yet another gateway into pornography exposure at an early age, with no restrictions set in place. Generative chatbots, although more suited for textbased conversations, still have ways to bypass restrictions put on chats to coerce them into becoming suggestive, much like in Ayrin’s case.

Except this goes beyond the already concerning porn addiction in 11% of men and 3% of women in America due to the user’s ability to manipulate AI. With this, we are beginning to see the spread of sexual misinformation among a new generation, threatening yet another spoiled dating pool for Generations Z and Alpha.

Any one person can take a photo and turn it into deepfake pornography with the right program. It has become too easily accessible, and any restrictions for age or content are out the window. Unfortunately, we are seeing an increase in these types of porn videos, and their effects will be much more widespread. The biggest concern of the rise of AI is its effects on sexual and even romantic expectations in an already rapidly declining modern dating scene. By being

able to manipulate a chatbot’s response to arousal sets the precedent that real people can be manipulated into giving consent. It also sets the expectation that sex is always perfect, further worsening the intimidation and pressure many people already feel for sexual performance.

We are watching a new era of vulgarity unfold rapidly. When portrayed in the right way, sex in media breaks down barriers for LGBTQ+ members and supports sexual inclusion. It promotes sexual education and the importance of practicing safe and consensual relationships.

Instead, we are seeing more graphic sex in movies that don’t require a sex scene. Modern romance books are bordering on erotica or gory fanfiction wrapped inside a pretty cover. Additionally, we’re in a time where birth control is becoming harder to obtain. When we see more graphic sexual media normalized, we see it multiply and become easier to access. With the rise in raunchy media, sexual AI videos and images are lost in the mix. As more images and videos are mass produced on the internet, we are watching them get harder to tell apart from real videos and exposure to unmarked AI content creates more confusion and sets more unrealistic standards for looks, performance and relationships.

Ohio Rep. Thaddeus Claggett’s proposal to “declare artificial intelligence nonsentient” and keep it from obtaining personhood through marriage comes at a time when AI usage continues to rise in schools, work environments and on social media. Passing this bill would set a better example for other states to keep this preposterous idea from becoming reality, and by declaring AI “not a person,” it discourages others from following Airyn’s fate.

Help keep another generation from a horrible and even more unrealistic dating pool in the future. Denounce AI relations, especially explicit, from falling into the wrong hands and, in turn, letting a whole new level of sexual insecurity rapidly spread.

HADLEY

college is nearly impossible

LYNCH | FOR THE POST

For college students, it might feel like everything is becoming more expensive. Students have to worry about tuition, housing, food and more. As a result, many choose to work part-time jobs while taking classes to help offset these expenses.

The number of hours worked by college students depends on factors such as the number of credit hours they are taking. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 39.6% of full-time students have a job and 77.7% of part-time students work.

Even if students prefer to focus on school without the added stress and exhaustion of a job, for many this isn’t realistic. Over the last two decades, housing costs have risen faster than incomes. This affects not only families, but also college students.

Although some parents help their students with payments, not everyone is as fortunate. Often, students have to find work. Working a part-time job during college might help students in the long run with time management and money-saving skills, but it can also add stress.

College is said to be the best years of our lives, but for students with jobs, it can interfere with both relationships and social events.

Many choose to work nights after classes, which is when most college events happen. Missing out on plans consistently because of work can lead to feelings of isolation and, as a result, higher levels of depression. The Cleveland Clinic says when adults overwork themselves, it can lead to burnout, trouble sleeping and frequent health issues.

possible for those with hefty bills to pay. According to Zillow, the average rent cost for any bedroom type in Athens is $709. In just the last year, rent in Athens has increased by $64. Even locally, housing costs for students are constantly increasing, making it less affordable.

When everything, including housing, is so expensive, many students are not afforded the luxury of not working. Many students face an increase in stress due to balancing work and school life. Although we can’t change the circumstances of the economy, we must find ways to support students struggling to balance school and work. The solution many recommend is cutting hours to ease stress and overworking, but that’s not always feasible if rent is due and food needs to be on the table.

If you’re a student struggling to balance everything, make sure you’re taking time to rest. It’s important to get enough sleep with everything you’re doing during the day.

Another option is to find online classes. Many times, online classes give students the flexibility to complete assignments on their own time. This can help ease schedule conflicts with class and work times.

Of course, mental health counseling is always a great option. Ohio University Counseling and Psychological Services can be a helpful resource for managing school and work stress, and a counselor may be able to suggest more tips for handling it.

It’s important to take care of yourself and prioritize your well-being, while remembering this is a temporary chapter of your life; you won’t be balancing these financials forever.

Based on these facts, when a student combines classes, extracurriculars and a social life with a demanding work schedule, it can take a heavy toll on mental well-being. Even though it may be more practical for students to solely focus on academics to help their mental health and schedules, it’s not always

Hadley is a junior studying journalism at Ohio University. Please note the opinions expressed in this column do not represent those of The Post. Want to talk to Hadley about their column? Email them at hl526522@ohio.edu.

Heidi’s Hot Takes | Athens residents deserve more diverse retail

The ongoing debate over what new businesses to bring to Athens is often stuck in a loop of missed opportunities. As a student at Ohio University, I believe the city planning conversation needs to stop giving community members what they don’t want and instead aggressively pursue what they do want. With 24,000 residents in Athens, Bobcats and locals are begging for diversity in retail, not just more bars and fast food. The dialogue surrounding modern infrastructure and city planning can feel more like a dream than reality, but its impact is real. It is about creating the future of our community. We must look for smart development within or immediately adjacent to campus. We do not need another grocery store only accessible by car. We need thoughtful additions that enhance the daily lives of people living on and around campus.

There are several businesses city planners should actively avoid: another dollar store, another bar or more redundant fast food options that contribute little to our unique culture and do damage rather than investing in our future. We already have a strong base of independent businesses and we must support that foundation. Instead, we should be recruiting specific types of businesses that fill the glaring gaps. A Trader Joe’s is one obvious choice, providing healthy, affordable, unique groceries current options lack. Its compact footprint and trendy foods make it perfect for Athens. An East State St. location would be accessible to students and residents.

The vision should not stop there. Athens is an incredibly creative town, with Passion Works Studio art spread all over town. After the recent closure of Joann Fabrics on East State Street, Athens lacks adequate arts and crafts

supply stores. A retail craft store would serve OU’s arts program and Athens as a whole. Beyond art supplies, Athens has a dire need to expand retail options. With the majority of clothing stores being OU-based, no room is left for clothing that isn’t green and white.

Students deserve proper clothing stores they know and love. High-quality clothing stores or even a modern sporting goods store would thrive.

With the addition of fresh retail, Athens needs to embrace sustainable construction and modern infrastructure. With dense construction, green building practices can help reduce waste and conserve and protect our water. Economically, energy-efficient buildings lead to significant long-term savings and increased property values. The development of green infrastructure drives economic growth, creates jobs and attracts tourism. These practices enhance the overall well-being and

health of residents, moving Athens toward a more resilient future.

The city needs to utilize current vacancies efficiently. The City of Athens must stop being a passive observer and actively recruit businesses that align with the community’s needs. By focusing on quality retail, diverse grocery options and stores that support our creative school, we can build a more resilient, vibrant Athens for everyone, not just Saturday nights.

The people know what they want; it’s time for city planning to deliver. The city of Athens claims to be “a welcoming, forward-thinking and diverse community that celebrates its eclectic college town roots while growing sustainably.” The City of Athens needs to listen to its mission statement and start taking steps forward to embrace its residents’ wants and needs.

SUDOKU

Ohio steps up to support SNAP recipients

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In May 2025, 1.45 million Ohioans received monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefits. The SNAP program is how the federal government distributes money to citizens who can’t afford to buy food. We’ve entered the first week of November, and SNAP has halted its electronic food benefit program, providing low-income households with food. Amid this crisis, Ohio has stepped up to bridge the gap between the loss of benefits and the demand for aid from food banks.

On Thursday, Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order to spend $25 million providing immediate food assistance, including $7 million to various state food banks and up to $18 million in emergency relief benefits to more than 63,000 Ohioans. The loss of SNAP benefits comes as a result of the ongoing government shutdown that has affected Americans who have lost jobs or are furloughed, losing their income.

Ohio released a notice saying it’s been informed by its SNAP benefits vendor that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed SNAP recipients will be able to access their existing benefits after Oct. 31. However, benefits for November are still largely affected.

This anti-hunger federal program dates back to the Great Depression. NPR says SNAP has “never been disrupted this way,” speaking to the strength and effectiveness the program has had in assisting those with food insecurity and reducing poverty.

The Ohio Senate was forced to protect the Budget Stabilization Fund, also known as the “rainy day” fund, from being used to cover hundreds of millions of dollars worth of SNAP benefits during the federal government shutdown. “The BSF is there to protect Ohio’s balanced budget from any unexpected shortfalls,” Senate President Rob McColley said.

McColley said this plan redirects resources to neighborhood food banks that work on the front lines with families who will be most impacted by the loss of SNAP benefits.

In Athens County, 14% of households

rely on SNAP benefits. In surrounding counties such as Vinton County, 20.5% and in Meigs County, 24.8% of households rely on SNAP benefits to purchase food. Households that receive SNAP benefits are also automatically eligible for free and reduced lunches. Within the Athens County Public School District, 45% of children qualify for free and reduced lunch.

Free and reduced lunch is funded through a variety of federal programs, such as the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program, as well as the Child and Adult Care Food Program. School breakfasts and lunches provided to students, whether they pay for them or receive free meals, are expected to be unaffected during November. Although students will still receive meals at school this month, a continued shutdown could largely impact program availability. The program will be unaffected, but many students will go hungry before or after school due to the lack of SNAP benefits.

The state of Ohio showed up for its residents by providing fiscal assistance in order to combat food insecurity and hunger that would be onset by the loss of SNAP benefits. However, the action from Ohio lawmakers is only a temporary fix to a much larger problem. As Democrats and Republicans in Washington refuse to reach a funding agreement, millions of Americans are feeling the effects of the shutdown. As the shutdown looms on, it is up to states to aid their residents in combating hunger, much like what Ohio has done. Ultimately, there should be no reason why Americans should go hungry or have their food assistance should be stripped away. Lawmakers must end the shutdown before states no longer have funding to support their citizens, and certainly before the hunger crisis deepens into the winter.

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The Weekender

Concerts, basketball and wine tasting

be held on the second floor of Baker University Center.

Admission: Free

TUESDAY, NOV. 4

Donkey Coffee, 17 W. Washington St., hosts its weekly designated space poetry night at 9 p.m. All are welcome to sign up and showcase their poetry, prose and spoken word.

Admission: Free

The Union Bar, 18 W. Union St., hosts its weekly game night. The downstairs bar opens at 4 p.m., bingo runs from 6-8 p.m. and trivia begins at 9 p.m.

Admission: Free

Ohio Football plays against Miami University at Peden Stadium at 7 p.m.

Admission: Free for Ohio University students, $12-56 otherwise

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5

The Union Bar hosts its November hip-hop shop night capped off with performances by Venomen and Saff. Sign-ups for performances start at 8 p.m. Anyone who wants to perform should bring a 15-minute set on a flash drive.

Admission: Free

Housing and Residence Life hosts an open mic night at South Green Coffee House in Nelson Commons.

Admission: Free

HRL hosts “Battle of the Greens” from 7-10 p.m. behind Tiffin Hall. Bands wishing to perform can sign up via Google Form. In case of rain, it will

THURSDAY, NOV. 6

Donkey Coffee hosts its weekly open mic night at 8 p.m. Locals and students are invited to sign up and share their talents with the audience.

Admission: Free

People in the Daytime is performing at The Union. Coralilly and Shampoo for the Monks is opening the show. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Admission: $10 for anyone under 21, $8 for 21+

Men’s basketball plays Illinois State in The Convo at 7 p.m.

Admission: $12-34

Tantrum Theater is hosting a preview performance of its production of “Inherit the Wind” at 8 p.m. in the Forum Theater in the basement of the Radio and Television Building, on 35 S. College St.

Admission: Free student rush tickets with OU ID, $10-25 otherwise

FRIDAY, NOV. 7

The Local Honeys is performing at The Union. Abby Hamilton and Trey Hedrick and Drawknife open the show. Doors open at 8 p.m. and music begins at 8:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online.

Admission: $17.85

D1 Hockey plays Kent State at Bird Arena at 7 p.m.

Admission: $6 for students and children, $11 for adult general admission

The Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts is hosting an Afrobeat Dance Workshop in Putnam Hall room 135 from 3-4:30 p.m.

Admission: Free

SATURDAY, NOV. 8

The Athens Art Guild is hosting an art market at the Athens Community Center, on 701 E. State St., from 9 a.m. to noon. Local artisans are selling handmade arts and crafts.

Admission: Free

Radderall is performing at The Union. Blush and Learner open the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. and music begins at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online.

Admission: $10.26 for 21 +, $13.44 for under 21

D1 Hockey plays Kent State at Bird Arena at 5 p.m.

Admission: $6 for students and children, $11 for adults

Wrestling competes in the Ohio Showcase at The Convo at 5 p.m.

Admission: $3-12

The Marching 110 performs their Varsity Show at Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium at 8 p.m.

Admission: $15, $12 for group tickets

SUNDAY, NOV. 9

The Mid Atlantic Arts’ Central Appalachia Living Traditions program hosts an Herbal Folk Craft event from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at United Plant Savers in Rutland. Attendees can craft traditional herbal remedies and nature based art.

Admission: $75