Book Buddies combines literacy, brings service to Athens

By Libby Shoemaker | 12:00am

Ohio University’s student-run organization, Book Buddies, allows avid readers to express their passions and help the Athens area through service opportunities.

Soccer: Ohio’s early win, strong offense indicates success

By Annabelle Grace | 12:00am

David’s Thoughts: We need to take back the weekend

By David Asamoah | 12:00am

Aiden’s Add-On: Wildfire prevention policy is a proactive game

By Aiden Ryan | Aug. 25

Bobcats' transition from summer to school

By Fiona Petticrew | Aug. 25

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Students discover campus organizations at Ohio University Involvement Fair

Aug. 25

Athens Gravel Challenge returns to Bailey's Trail System after hiatus

July 25

Nelsonville Music Festival welcomes community for 20th year

July 20

Athens celebrates Fourth of July, America 250

July 5

Pride, performances at Athens Pride parade and street fair

June 6

News

Health concerns arise from upcoming Piketon gas plant, data center

By Laynee Eslich | Aug. 24

The PORTS site in Piketon is set to host a large data center and gas generation facility. However, the project has stirred up controversy due to the site's past health impacts.

Flash flooding hits Athens, Southeast Ohio

By Kaitlin Hogg | Aug. 25

US Headlines: Colorado River reservoir depletes, developments in Iran war

By Laynee Eslich | Aug. 24

One-year moratoriums halt Athens City, County data center talks

By Kaitlin Hogg | Aug. 20

Sports

Volleyball: Ohio looks to capitalize on impressive roster retention in 2026

By Jack Muldowney | Aug. 20

After an inspiring conference resume last season at 12-6, the Ohio Women’s Volleyball team looks to build on that success while holding out hope to improve on the 2-11 non-conference record. The team is returning two of its star players from last season, Bailey Blair and Gentry Brown, who finished with the team’s first and second most kills and project to be steady leaders.

Volleyball: Ohio opens 2026 season with pair of exhibition matches

By Jack Muldowney | Aug. 25

Basketball Column: NCAA’s new '5-in-5' rule and how it led to the return of Jackson Paveletzke

By Jack Muldowney | Aug. 25

Football: Looking at Nick Poulos-led Ohio

By Owen Lipstreu | Aug. 25

Human Interest

Tips to navigate move-in day

By Libby Shoemaker | Aug. 20

Move-in staff and students offer advice to make move-in day less overwhelming and more efficient. Students also offer advice on decorating and organization for those new to the process.

Weekender Briefs: Ask a Bobcat, band mixer, Bobcat block party

By Fiona Petticrew | Aug. 25

Two-week radius clause adopted by Athens venues

By Liv Jacobs | Aug. 24

Weekly horoscope

By Cassidy McClurg | Aug. 25

Classes have begun at Ohio University, and so have many new friendships and experiences. The lunar eclipse in Pisces occurs this week causing things to unravel. Shedding off the summer will free you of bad habits like procrastinating a big paper, and will help you grow this semester. A hermit crab grows out of their shell to find a new one; it’s OK if your new one is too big. Mercury in Virgo will bring strategy to your shell shopping.