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Maeve Hamlet

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Isabella Zinchini

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Olivia Romick

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Latest Articles

TQL announces NIL partnership with 10 Cincinnati student-athletes

Total Quality Logistics (TQL) has announced a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) partnership with 10 student-athletes from the University of Cincinnati.Over 40 athletes applied for the partnership, but only 10 were selected. These athletes will create social media content on their accounts promoting TQL throughout the month.“We are thrilled with …
By Tyler Easterday
• The News Record

The voice of Cincinnati: Dan Hoard reflects on his journey, iconic moments in broadcasting

Cincinnati residents know his calls all too well.“Coffin nails!” echoes through the Queen City after a Bengals or Bearcats victory.But there's more to the famous phrase. As Dan Hoard insisted in a recent conversation, it’s actually, “Coffin Nails! Bam! Bam! Bam!”—a detail popularized by his long-time broadcasting partner, Dave Lapham.That’s …
By Tyler Easterday
• The News Record

Cincinnati football's offseason checklist

Another football season has come and gone in Cincinnati.It looked like it was going to be a good one. The Bearcats started out 5-2 after a big win against Arizona State. Vibes were the best they had been since Scott Satterfield was hired late in 2022.Then, the bottom fell out. …
By Tyler Easterday
• The News Record

Cincinnati falls to TCU, finish season at 5-7

A lot was on the line on Saturday.With a win, Cincinnati would send the seniors playing in their final Nippert game home happy. They would also make the fans happy by becoming eligible for their first bowl game under Scott Satterfield.This did not happen as the Bearcats lost their fifth …
By Tyler Easterday
• The News Record

Off the Record | “The Clancy World Tour”: Twenty One Pilots hometown show

I was 13 when I saw Twenty One Pilots for the first time in my hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana. Seeing them now, on the verge of 22 and graduating college, I can confidently say that I would see them again in my 30s just to replicate the feeling – the …
By Alanna Marshall
• The News Record

The Center for English as a Second Language helps International UC Students overcome barriers

Take a left at the end of the hallway on the sixth floor of the Teachers-Dyer Complex, and that’s where you’ll find the University of Cincinnati’s (UC) Center for English as a Second Language (CESL). The CESL office is a hub for international undergraduate and graduate students on campus, offering …
By Alanna Marshall
• The News Record

Opinion | The Community Conversation Committee should aid the homeless in Burnet Woods

Burnet Woods has been a hot topic in Clifton for the past few months. With backlash revolving around the potential new dog park from students and community members alike, Burnet Woods has been a spark of many debates. One of those debates includes something that is not only a local …
By Willow Downs
• The News Record

Opinion | Voting local is crucial

Election season just passed, leaving the political ads flooding our screens and endorsement posters lined along the streets with that occasion done for the year. You would expect most people to voted, but even though there are 161.42 million registered voters in the United States, millions still don’t vote. When …
By Willow Downs
• The News Record

Business fraternity works to leave a lasting impact on all majors

Greek life is a huge part of any college. Many college campuses have a street or a section of housing reserved specifically for fraternity and sorority houses. In recent years, with the help of social media apps such as TikTok, new trends revolving around being involved in Greek life have …
By Willow Downs
• The News Record

Business fraternity works to leave a lasting impact on all majors

Greek life is a huge part of any college. Many college campuses have a street or a section of housing reserved specifically for fraternity and sorority houses. In recent years, with the help of social media apps such as TikTok, new trends revolving around being involved in Greek life have …
By Willow Downs
• The News Record

Ariana Grande finds the light in Eternal Sunshine

Ariana Grande returns with music as she's been filming for the upcoming film adaptation of the theater musical, "Wicked," as Glinda, which comes out Thanksgiving week this year. Due to the SAG-AFTRA strike halting film production, Grande returned to her roots and decided to make an album as she said …
By Narith Nhek
• The News Record

PHOTOS | Bearcats men's basketball gains first Big 12 win against Horned Frogs 81-77

Have an opinion on a recent story or event around the University of Cincinnati? Let us know what you think! If you're interested in submitting a Letter to the Editor, click the button below to email Allison Kiehl, editor-in-chief. For news tips or story ideas, contact one of our editors.
By Isabella Zinchini
• The News Record

How Bearcats Food Recovery Network confronts food waste at UC

Whether it’s extreme weather, melting glaciers or rising sea levels, it’s hard to ignore the threat of climate change. Food waste contributes greatly to the climate crisis, and the Bearcats Food Recovery Network (BFRN) is doing what they can to curb it on the University of Cincinnati (UC) campus. BFRN …
By Kennedy Dudley
• The News Record

COVID-19’s impact on UC dining

Dining halls have seen some of the biggest changes on college campuses since the COVID-19 pandemic. The University of Cincinnati (UC) was among these colleges when, in the summer of 2021, it implemented changes such as socially distant dining and expanded takeout options. In the fall 2020 semester, UC utilized …
By Isabella Zinchini
• The News Record

Nepalese Student Association brings Dashain to UC

The Nepalese Student Association (NSA) was created as a way for Nepalese students at UC to connect with each other. NSA provides a welcoming environment for any who wish to learn about and celebrate Nepali culture and bring a sense of home to Nepali international students. “It helps foster community …
By Isabella Zinchini
• The News Record

Opinion | ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ is not a Christmas movie

Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is a holiday classic beloved by many. The film, however, stands as a catalyst for contention as the question remains: Which holiday is it a classic of? “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is not a Christmas movie, but a Halloween movie with Christmas themes. Filmmaker …
By Isabella Zinchini
• The News Record

Opinion | Sex education should be taught in college

There are many important subjects that the American education system covers throughout grades K-12. Of these topics, sex education is one of the most vital. Sex education is crucial for individuals of all ages. Providing students with comprehensive sex education can better assist them in making more informed decisions. However, …
By I'm Brittni Drayton
• The News Record

Opinion | Therapy has benefits for everyone

Unlike what is seen in the movies, therapy is more than just laying on a couch and talking about your problems—although that is part of it. Therapy looks different for everyone. For some it is about releasing trauma or healing from the past and for others it’s about calming anxiety …
By Anna Carlson
• The News Record

Exploring one of Cincinnati’s oldest libraries

In the heart of Cincinnati, Ohio, where modern life fades into a distant echo, a precious relic of history waits patiently. It's a place where time stands still amid the swirl of ceaseless progress—the Mercantile Library. The Mercantile Library, a historic institution with a legacy dating back nearly two centuries, …
By Taylor McLagan
• The News Record

Opinion | September is not too early to start celebrating the spooky season

September is the perfect time to transition from summer to fall and get in the Halloween mindset with orange decorations, fall eats and comfy clothes. Of course, there are those who are sensitive to the end of summer and aren’t quite ready for the reemergence of pumpkin spice and all …
By Isabella Zinchini
• The News Record

Why The 86? UC faculty explain the new location

The 86 Coffee Bar will be coming to the University of Cincinnati’s (UC) campus in January 2024, taking the place of the College Conservatory of Music (CCM) Starbucks location. This collaboration was inspired by Joseph Harrell, Associate Vice President of Campus Services, who frequented The 86 and was impressed by …
By Olivia Romick
• The News Record