Lostro building to become a boutique hotel, honors local history
By Emily Stokes | Apr. 17Collaboration between Athens and Columbus-based developers brings new business, $11 million project
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Brazilian students cheer on Bobcat basketball
By Gina Napoli | Mar. 18, 2024A group of international students from Brazil cheered on the OU basketball team during their two-week exchange program in February. Learn more about their fun cheers and the Latin American Institute of Business program.
Student Senate helps expand Career Closet
By Maggie Valentine | Feb. 15, 2024Thanks to the Student Senate’s donations, the Career Closet is bursting at the seams full of business attire available for all students at Ohio University.
Rise & Grind creates another local coffee option
By Olivia Gilliand | Feb. 5, 2024Athens recently welcomed a new coffee food truck to its uptown area, Rise & Grind. With the addition of the business, there are now four local coffee options in the uptown area that are less than a five-minute walk from one another, creating more options for coffee drinkers and potential competition between businesses.
6 Athens businesses granted money to make facilities more accessible
By Suzanne Piper | Jan. 17, 2024Mayor Patterson approved and allocated $30,000 from discretionary funds after Athens City Disabilities Commission members Annah Korpi and Davey McNelly worked with Service-Safety Director Andy Stone to form the program.
5 ways to leverage yourself in college
By Grace Koennecke | Nov. 16, 2023Read below to find out how to make the most out of your academic and professional life while in college.
Here's how to find affordable business attire
By Simone Tillman | Nov. 13, 2023The season of internships and graduations is rapidly approaching; be prepared to put your best self forward, starting with the outfit.
The Farmacy closes its doors to Athens
By Alison Patton | Nov. 9, 2023After over 50 years of serving the Athens community, The Farmacy Natural and Speciality Foods will soon be closing its doors.
The Farmacy announces it will close
By Madalyn Blair | Nov. 1, 2023The store has served the Athens community for 53 years, supplying people with grocery food items, essential oils, health and beauty products, and a deli serving sandwiches and smoothies.
Is Snag the new DoorDash?
By Suzanne Piper | Sep. 27, 2023New delivery service, SNAG, gains attention across campus
Students drive revenue growth for ORYZA Asian Grill
By Ryan Maxin | Sep. 21, 2023ORYZA Asian Grill opened in mid-May and struggled to make revenue without students; however, since welcoming students back on campus in August, sales have been increasing for the third Asian cuisine restaurant along Court Street.
Park’s Place expands from Amesville to Court St.
By Suzanne Piper | Sep. 13, 2023Park’s Place is a casual dining establishment that offers late-night to-go and sit-down meals. Its owner Josh Vernon, said he decided to expand the restaurant out of Amesville and open doors to Ohio University students and Athens residents.
The battle for the perfect parking spot
By Bianca Grim | Aug. 31, 2023In the midst of being surrounded by boutiques, lively cafes, restaurants, shops and a diverse range of entertainment lies a vibrant atmosphere with a challenge that resonates and tests the patience of many residents and visitors: the troubles of parking on Court Street.
Buddy's Lounge prioritizes 'high-quality' cannabis products
By Madalyn Blair | Apr. 19, 2023Buddy's Lounge has increased in popularity as it strives to create a welcoming environment for people to hang out and purchase THC, HHC and CBD products that are compliant with the 2018 Federal Farm Bill.
Court Street to welcome ORYZA Asian Grill
By Madalyn Blair | Mar. 22, 2023Court Street will be home to a new restaurant named ORYZA Asian Grill at 40 S. Court St. following the completion of construction.
Keystone’s Mac Shack opens Athens location
By Hannah Campbell | Jan. 16, 2023At 14 S. Court St., the Athens location is open until 4 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Here’s what your major says about you
By Mimi Calhoun | Sep. 12, 2022Don’t worry, business majors aren’t the only ones to get slandered.
Career fair, student organizations create professional opportunities
By McKenna Christy | Sep. 5, 2022On Sept. 7, the Accounting, Finance and Business Career Fair will host 86 companies for students to network and find employment opportunities. Meanwhile, the Multicultural Student Business Caucus is also investing time into creating community and professional development skills for students.
City Council: Body discusses Athens Community Improvement Corporation
By Payton Daugherty | Aug. 16, 2022The Athens Community Improvement Corporation would act as an economic development tool for the city.
Students crowd Athens bars to participate in Green Beer Day
By Maya Morita and Addie Hedges | Mar. 3, 2022Following previous years’ COVID-19 limitations, students made the most of Athens’ Green Beer Day traditions.
