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Staff members and contributors of "Constellate." From left to right: Eben Bracy, Tori Marie Scotti, Henry Stevens, John McManus, Michael Neuwrith, Taylor Ebersole, Elena Knudsen, Ifrah Yousuf
Literary Journal of ODU Student Works Launches at Barry Art Museum
By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Sean Durogordon goes up for the layup in matchup against Red Wolves.
Cold Start to 2025: ODU Falls to Sun Belt Favorite Arkansas State, 78-59
By Benjamin Draper, Sports Editor
TRENDING NOW
What We Know From the Recent Gen-Ed Reform Open Forum
By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
How the Battle Pass Destroyed Gaming
By Dahris Tinsley, Contributing Writer
One Snow Almost Killed Rachel Zegler's Career, And The Other Saved it
By Reagan Williams, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
Norfolk’s Punk Past and how Not For The Weak Records is Bringing it Back
By Gabriel Cabello Torres, Technology Editor
Disco Elysium: A Game with Character
By Allie Metzger, Assistant Technology Editor
NEWS
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What We Know From the Recent Gen-Ed Reform Open Forum
By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor

On Nov. 18, ODU held the third General Education Reform Initiative open forum of the semester, featuring a Q&A panel of seven ODU faculty...

Table of resources and literature at the U-Nite event
ODU’s “U-Nite: Salt & Sea” Event Charts a Course Forward For the Hampton Roads Area
By Taylor Phillips, Contributor
Model UN in session
Students Practice Diplomacy at ODU’s Annual UN Day
By Taylor Phillips, Contributor
A pile of "I Voted" stickers which can be found at poll booths across the country.
A Critical Election Year
By Trinity Lee
The logo of Survivor Ventures, the local non-profit in Norfolk.
Survivor Ventures, a Local Non-Profit That Supports Human Trafficking Victims
By Reagan Williams, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
A&E
An audience members holds a program for the 47th Annual Literary Festival. Via odu.edu
Stories of the Past Inspire Voices of the Future at ODU’s Lit Fest
By Reagan Williams, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor

Old Dominion University hosted the 47th Annual Literary Festival on Oct. 6-11, co-directed by ODU MFA Creative Writing faculty members Marianne...

Consider Your Heart Stopped After Heartstopper Season 3
Consider Your Heart Stopped After Heartstopper Season 3
By Brayden Beall, Staff Writer
Mourao’s painting "Love Letters", inspired by her husband’s recent stroke
“From The Heart”: ODU English Professor’s Love Letter Inspired Art Exhibition
By Quinn Summers, Managing Editor
The ODU Percussion Ensemble. Image via oduartstix.universitytickets.com
Diehn School of Music Concerts for Fall Semester
By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Gallery goers viewing "Through Their Lenses"
Photography Exhibition on Display at Gordon Art Gallery
By Brayden Beall, Contributing Writer
SPORTS
Sean Durogordon goes up for the layup in matchup against Red Wolves.
Cold Start to 2025: ODU Falls to Sun Belt Favorite Arkansas State, 78-59
By Benjamin Draper, Sports Editor

As the Old Dominion men’s basketball team commenced the year 2025 following successive victories ending 2024, they faced a challenging Sun...

Head Coach Ricky Rahne looks on in 'Royal Rivalry' contest.
ODU Football Fall in Royal Rivalry Matchup Against JMU
By Art Neal, Assistant Sports Editor
Taken from ODU v JMU at S.B. Ballard Stadium in 2022.
ODU v JMU Royal Rivalry 2024 Preview
By Mitchell Elmore, Contributing Writer
Graduate forward Noah Madrigal plays the ball in contest against the Dukes.
Monarchs Reign in Royal Rivalry Matchup; Clinch Sun Belt Postseason Berth
By Art Neal, Assistant Sports Editor
The UMASS transfer, Robert Davis Jr., goes up from beyond the arc in contest against the Bulls.
Monarchs Stunned Off Last-Second Three in Defeat Against Buffalo on Opening Night
By Benjamin Draper, Sports Editor
TECHNOLOGY
Welcome Home. One of the Augmented Reality Games discussed in the article. All rights reserved to Clown Illustration.
ARGS: The Latest Evolution in Video Games
By Allie Metzger, Assistant Technology Editor

New forms of art and entertainment always come with the passage of time. Before radio, there were novels. Before TV, there was radio. One of...

The ODU Golden Monarch Ale is displayed here. It is designed with ODU's school colors and the Monarch logo. Photo courtesy of Old Dominion University and New Realm Brewery.
ODU’s Golden Ale is More Than a Marketing Ploy
By Gabriel Cabello Torres, Technology Editor
Anyone can be a video game narrator. Not everyone can be an exceptional one. Meme by Allie Metzger. Lord of the Rings image rights reserved to New Line Cinema.
Notable Narrators: Giving A Voice to Video Games
By Allie Metzger, Assistant Technology Editor
The official cover art for Disco Elysium: The Final Cut. All rights reserved to ZA/UM.
Disco Elysium: A Game with Character
By Allie Metzger, Assistant Technology Editor
The three knives and canvas roll up bag that make up the 3 piece knife set. All rights reserved to Binge Entertainment, LLC.
Babish Knives Are Excellent For Cooks of All Levels
By Gabriel Cabello Torres, Technology Editor
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MAGAZINES
Welcome Home. One of the Augmented Reality Games discussed in the article. All rights reserved to Clown Illustration.

By Allie Metzger, Assistant Technology Editor

April 29, 2024

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