Students, visitors battle in Nerf gun war
By Mary Kate McNamee | Feb. 25Bobcat Blasters decorated the campus with styrofoam bullets this past weekend in a Nerf gun war.
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All 9 Lives, Crochet Club encourage cat adoption in style
By Gina Napoli | Feb. 25OU’s All 9 Lives organization and Crochet Club plan to take action and eliminate the stray cat population in Athens.
DJ Muchi Nochi infuses music, friendships in Athens
By Gina Napoli | Feb. 25Neal Mohr, @mucho_funky, knows how to throw an entertaining party. Making consistent appearances at The Side Bar, Casa Nueva and The Union, Mohr is not only busy but dedicated to his craft.
Trans students seek, create safe spaces
By Alexandra Hopkins | Feb. 25Student initiatives and local communities provide safe spaces for trans students as anti-trans legislation takes effect across the country.
Outdoor Pursuits hosts cowboy climbing competition
By Ethan Herx | Feb. 25From outlaws to wranglers, cowboy-themed rock climbers gathered at Ping Recreation Center for the spring semester climbing competition.
Tantrum Theater welcomes industry professionals for ‘The Prom’
By Sophia Anness | Feb. 21Industry professionals Rebecca Eichenberger, James Beaman and Kelsey Stalter join Tantrum Theater’s “The Prom.”
OU celebrates Founder’s Day through archival history
By Ben Schneider | Feb. 21For OU’s 221st birthday, Alden Library put on a Founder’s Day spring student showcase in which students presented various physical and digital exhibits relating to OU’s history.
Clubs A-Z: Morgan’s Message advocates for athletes’ mental health
By Gina Napoli | Feb. 20Morgan’s Message is a national organization founded after Morgan Rodgers, an athlete at Duke Uniersity, died by suicide in 2019. The organization has thousands of chapters around the world, including one at Ohio University.
Moviegoers seek new screens after Athena Grand closure
By Renae Hefty | Feb. 19Former Athena Grand regulars reflect on the Athena Grand and guess what is next for the local movie market.
Manup Archives creates clothes with a message
By Renae Hefty | Feb. 18Manup Archives is selling a new collection of high-quality clothes during February to inspire people to endure hardships. They’re selling hoodies, zip-ups and hats, with more to be released soon.
Green’s Edge brings classic rock revival to Athens
By Reagan Snyder | Feb. 18One of Athens’ newest rock bands, formed in September 2024, makes waves with classic covers, drawing inspiration from Ohio University’s campus and diverse musical influences.
UACT advocates for tenants in local government
By Alexandra Hopkins | Feb. 18United Athens County Tenants fight for tenant representation and provide resources for off-campus residents.
Punk Prom rocks The Union
By Gina Napoli | Feb. 18ACRN hosted its annual prom celebration Saturday, reeling in Bobcats, locals and talented bands for an unforgettable experience.
Clubs A-Z: Lavender Menace offers safe space for sapphics
By Shyann Morrow | Feb. 14Lavender Menace is a social club for all sapphics and women-loving women.
Love spreads around campus for Valentine’s Day
By Gina Napoli | Feb. 14Although Valentine’s Day often revolves around those in relationships, several single Bobcats still find joy in the holiday and celebrate with their friends and family.
Stefana Avara inspires body positivity through athleisure
By Gina Napoli | Feb. 13The OU alum’s brand promotes a strong connection between style and comfort with the hope of uplifting shoppers in dire need of a new workout set.
Vivid provides multimedia consultations, professional experience
By Daphne Graeter | Feb. 13The organization currently has five teams of students who work with local clients from start to finish, bringing the vision for their business or organization alive.
Ghanaian students find new perspectives at OU
By Alexandra Hopkins | Feb. 12Ghanaian students come to Ohio University seeking new, diverse perspectives.
OU Faculty discuss implications of Senate Bill 1
By Sophia Rooksberry | Feb. 11OU professors try to fathom the future of higher education under the bill’s provisions.
Athens commemorates Black History Month through film, education
By Carly DeLuca | Feb. 11Black History Month is celebrated in Athens through events like “Heroes in Color” at the Athena Cinema and the Black Student Union’s “BSU Week.”
