Safe Swimming for All stays true to its name
By Gabrielle Cabanes | Apr. 24, 2023A group started by an Ohio student teaches kids with disabilities how to swim using student instructors and volunteers.
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Tracking Trends: Millie Bobby bride-to-be?
By Abby Jenkins | Apr. 24, 2023“Stranger Things” actress Millie Bobby Brown appears to be engaged to her boyfriend, Jake Bongiovi, actor and son of the famous musician, Jon Bon Jovi.
Students appreciate their favorite seniors
By Gabrielle Cabanes | Apr. 23, 2023With the year coming to an end, underclassmen talk about their favorite graduating seniors.
Earth Day commemorates 'people, planet and prosperity'
By Abby Jenkins | Apr. 23, 2023Students celebrate Earth Day with events and lifestyle changes to remind everyone to treat every day like Earth Day. The Office of Sustainability shares what Earth Day means to them and some things everyone can do to help heal the state of the planet.
Weekender Briefs: New theater and music to witness this weekend
By Grace Koennecke | Apr. 20, 2023Here’s what to do in and around Athens this weekend.
O.U.R.S engages students in campus life, opportunities
By McKenna Christy | Apr. 20, 2023The Ohio University Recruitment Society, or O.U.R.S, has been a student organization at Ohio University for almost 40 years. O.U.R.S is dedicated to recruiting multicultural students and ensuring they have resources and a community to return to for years to come.
Peering into student opinions on marijuana legalization
By Abby Jenkins | Apr. 19, 2023With more states legalizing the use of both medicinal and recreational marijuana, the conversation is becoming more relevant. Students shared their opinions on legalizing marijuana in Ohio.
Students discuss medical marijuana cards
By Gabrielle Cabanes | Apr. 19, 2023Students from different campuses discuss their experiences with medical marijuana cards.
Drug screenings prepare nursing students for future
By McKenna Christy | Apr. 19, 2023Some students at Ohio University are required to take drug tests in order to continue with their major. Nursing students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing take a drug test each year and will continue to take tests throughout their professional career.
A day in the life of a student weed dealer
By Grace Koennecke | Apr. 19, 2023Read more to learn about the day-to-day of a current weed dealer on campus.
Poetry-enthused students celebrate, honor poets for National Poetry Month
Apr. 19, 2023Students share their favorite poets and thoughts about the annual celebration.
Tax season hits OU students
By Isabella Pedrera | Apr. 18, 2023Tax day has arrived, and students reflect on tax returns, filing this year.
Celebration of music, dance, culture returns
By Alyssa Cruz | Apr. 16, 2023The 11th World Music and Dance Concert took place last Friday and featured a variety of groups. The concert directors discussed the concert and the importance of learning about different cultures.
'Variant' Fashion Show to premiere in Galbreath Chapel Wednesday
By Gabrielle Cabanes | Apr. 16, 2023The Variant Fashion Show will be held in the Galbreath Chapel April 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The BORG opens up discussions of responsible drinking
By McKenna Christy | Apr. 16, 2023The BORG, which stands for Black Out Rage Gallon, has gained popularity on TikTok earlier this year and has been a part of drinking at day parties for the past few years. There are both responsible and potentially dangerous ways for people, especially college students, to participate in BORG drinking.
Visual EP ‘Lenses’ will take a trip through different phases of life
By Kayla Bennett | Apr. 13, 2023Nate Pommering will host the showing of his EP at The Athena Cinema on April 29 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Ohio University Student Expo 2023 showcases student research
By Abby Jenkins | Apr. 13, 2023The Ohio University Student Research and Creative Activity Expo 2023 was an opportunity for students to share research they have conducted to further society’s knowledge of the world around them.
Solid Ground Farm cultivates young minds
By Alyssa Cruz | Apr. 13, 2023Solid Ground Farm is a sustainable farm founded and operated by Weston Lombard. The farm experiments with good production as well as serves as an elementary school to teach children about nature.
Weekender Main: LFC presents “Chemical Imbalance”
By Katie Millard | Apr. 12, 2023The Lost Flamingo Theater Company returns to Arts/West this weekend with the dark comedy, “Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyll and Hyde Play.”
Ohio Innocence Project at OU raises awareness of wrongful convictions
By McKenna Christy | Apr. 12, 2023The Ohio Innocence Project, or OIP, at OU has been advocating for the release of people who were wrongfully convicted of crimes and are currently serving prison time. The organization also invites exonerees to share their experiences in order to raise awareness about criminal justice reform.
