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Researchers respond to Greenland, Trump

Greenland, the world’s largest island, roughly three times the size of Texas, has become a political focal point of the Trump administration. Denmark’s semiautonomous territory, located in the Arctic Circle, has drawn renewed media attention amid President Donald Trump’s efforts to strengthen U.S. national security interests. 
Trump aims to take control of Greenland for its strategic position for national security, as its location is ideal for monitoring the increasing military presence of Russi...
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Ambition drives fight against maternity deserts in Southeast Ohio

Editor’s Note: This story is one in a series The Post is publishing as a part of the Solutions Journalism Network’s Student Media Challenge. Stay tuned for more stories about maternity deserts and other solutions in the coming months.
What are maternity deserts?

In 2022, over 2.3 million women lacked access to quality maternity care and more than 150,000 babies were born in places without proper care, meaning their county did not include a hospital offering obste...
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US Headlines: ICE fatally shot woman, Maduro pleads not guilty

Monday, Jan. 6
Maduro pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges

Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges in front of a Manhattan courtroom after the Trump administration justified his removal as president in Venezuela, The Associated Press reported.
The AP said Maduro is a criminal defendant in the nation's system and will have the same rights as any U.S. citizen, with the right to a jury trial.
Maduro and others are being accused of “mas...
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Athens dentist, wife found dead in Columbus home

This is a developing story, and details of the suspect investigation may be updated as more information becomes available.
Officers discovered a double homicide while responding to a welfare check on N. 4th St. in Columbus Tuesday morning.  

The bodies were identified as Spencer Tepe, 37, and Monique Tepe, 39, dead due to gunshot wounds. 
The welfare check came from the owner of Athens Dental Depot, Dr. Mark Valrose, where Spencer Tepe worked as a dentist. Valros...
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Palazzo Bonaparte hosts the late Elliot Erwitt and his legacy of witty photography

This summer, Palazzo Bonaparte welcomes the sharp wit and tender eye of legendary photographer Elliott Erwitt. Tucked just off Piazza Venezia, the historic venue hosts Elliott Erwitt: Icons, a major retrospective spanning more than 70 years of his work.
Known for his signature mix of humor, subtlety, and timing, Erwitt once said, “Photography is an art of observation.” That outlook runs through every image in the exhibition. More than 80 mostly black-and-white photographs lead viewers through hi...
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Lungo il Tevere and Salotto Tevere Bring Summer Magic to Rome

If you’re looking for something to do after a day of museum-hopping and cobblestone strolling, make your way down to Lungo il Tevere and spend your evening by the river. Translating to Along the Tiber, this beloved Roman summer tradition stretches along the banks of the Tiber River, offering a vibrant lineup of restaurants, markets, games, and bars nestled beneath the city’s historic bridges. Whether you’re in the mood for a cocktail, a juicy burger, or a new book to flip through by the water, L...
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Piazza Augusto Imperatore Revived Through Major Restoration Project

The opening of the Piazza Augusto Imperatore on Friday morning marked the start of a restoration project that combines ancient heritage with modern architectural design.
The square is situated in one of the most prestigious areas of the Roman historic center and will accommodate shops, offices and tourism and culture-based activities. Not to mention, the largest circular tomb, the Mausoleum of Augustus, stands in the center as a reminder of the ancient relics of Roman times.


The opening cerem...
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Albert Watson’s ‘Roma Codex,’ a visual love letter to the eternal city

After two years of capturing Rome in powerfully different ways, Albert Watson set off the largest photographic exhibition in all of Italian history, titled Roma Codex. Roma Codex, a photographic exhibition dedicated to Watson, opened on May 9 at the Palazzo Esposizioni Roma. 
Albert Watson, one of the most iconic photographers of the past half-century, known for his striking portraiture, fashion photography and fine art images. Born in Scotland in 1942, Watson moved to New York City in the 1970s...
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Unattended student death in Bryan Hall

This is ongoing breaking news. This story will be updated as more information is acquired.
The Ohio University Police Department is investigating an unattended death reported around 9:30 p.m. Saturday in Bryan Hall. 

According to a press release, OUPD believes the death does not pose a threat to the safety of the community. 
In a message to the university community, Dean of Students Kathy Fahl expressed condolences and encouraged students and staff to utilize the...
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Spring has sprung, students are happier

As our clocks spring forward and our jackets collect in our closets, students grab their hammocks or picnic blankets and head outside. College Green is filled with students laughing with friends, the bike path is populated with dog walkers and running partners, and Strouds Park witnesses sunburns and loud music.
Athens experiences an average of 6.8 months of cloudy overcasts from November to June, giving students only three months of consistent sun during the fall and spring semesters....
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Suzie’s Qs: RFK Jr. comes for antidepressants

Hours after being sworn in, new Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. proceeded with his first 100-day plan to fight the growing rate of chronic diseases. But one particular goal that he fixated on, which sparked fear in many, was his plan to combat prescribed drugs that treat anxiety, depression and mood disorders, specifically serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
According to an article from Mother Jones, back in 2023, RFK Jr. claimed that people taking antidepressants are more l...
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Hundreds gather to protest OU’s compliance with SB 1

Hundreds of people gathered at Peden Stadium on Thursday afternoon to exercise their First Amendment rights and protest Ohio University's lack of communication about and compliance Ohio Senate Bill 1 and President Trump’s "Dear Colleagues Letter
Ohio’s SB 1 is a ban on all diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public colleges, which would ultimately strip the college influence on student political views, according to the Associated Press. “Dear Colleagues Letter,” written by Trump and the...
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Gulf of America replaces Gulf of Mexico, Bobcats react

The Gulf of Mexico, a body of water most people in North America recognize and have most likely swam in, has been renamed from an executive order by President Donald Trump. The action has received more attention than many other executive orders Trump has signed since being in the Oval Office. 
According to a Jan. 7 video published by the Associated Press, Trump announced before his inauguration that he would sign an executive order changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America....
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An economist’s perspective on Trump’s tariffs

President-elect Donald Trump has many plans for when he is welcomed back into the White House, but one specific policy will likely change the economic state of the U.S. According to Ohio University associate professor of economics Roberto Duncan, Trump has proposed “significantly higher tariffs.”
Duncan said a tariff is a tax a government imposes on imported goods or services that is passed on to consumers or firms. 

“While importers pay the tariff upfront, this...
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OU stays prepared in case of a shooting on campus

Gun violence has been the leading cause of death for people under the age of 19 in the U.S. since 2020, according to a chart issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
In 2024, there were 30 mass shootings where four or more people died within 24 hours, not including the killer, the AP News reported. 

According to a Sept. 5 article from AP News, at least 131 people have died in mass shootings in 2024. In 2023, 217 people were killed in mass shoot...
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Pickerington man banned from OU campuses

Ohio University Police Department released a statement Thursday regarding numerous reports of concerning social media posts from Michael Rinthalukay, who has now been banned from all OU campuses.
The statement said the 27-year-old from Pickerington has been banned from the Athens campus and all regional campuses. 

OUPD said they do not believe there is an ongoing threat but are requesting anyone who sees Rinthalukay on any campus to call 911.
According to public...
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3-year Coca-Cola contract offers OU more funding

Ohio University students have noticed something different about their trips to the dining halls ever since September: Coca-Cola products have replaced Pepsi.
Director of Strategic Sourcing for Procurement Services David McCracken said OU switched from Pepsi to Coke because the university’s Pepsi agreement expired in Fiscal Year 2023. 

According to the Coca-Cola Services Agreement, OU signed an agreement with Coke Services lasting from Aug. 1, 2023, to May 30, 202...