Students reflect on shooting at Michigan State University
By Gabrielle Cabanes | Feb. 23, 2023After the shooting at Michigan State University, students at OU reflect on their emotions.
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Weekender Main: A look at the 19th Ohio Latin American Conference
By Abby Jenkins | Feb. 23, 2023Attend the 19th Ohio Latin American Conference this weekend at no cost to learn about Latin American themes through speakers, panels and feature films.
Students, staff discuss true crime's buzz in media
By Cole Patterson | Feb. 23, 2023Despite true crime media’s dark nature, viewers and listeners aren’t scared off.
Weekender Briefs: attend conferences, celebrate Black History Month
By Katie Millard | Feb. 22, 2023Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
Students prepare for Ash Wednesday, Lent
By Katie Millard | Feb. 21, 2023Christian students across campus acknowledge Ash Wednesday this week, marking the 40-day period of Lent in which many give up something of value to them to make more space for God.
Swedish band Girl Scout drops new EP, students give their thoughts
By Grace Koennecke | Feb. 21, 2023The Swedish band is set to play South by Southwest for the first time next month.
OU graduate named semi-finalist nominee in James Beard Foundation award
By McKenna Christy | Feb. 20, 2023Becky Clark, an Ohio University graduate and the executive chef at Little Fish Brewery in Athens, is a semi-finalist nominee for the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef award in the Great Lakes category. The prestigious award is considered the “Oscars of the Food World.”
What Presidents' Day looks like at OU
By Alyssa Cruz | Feb. 20, 2023OU students lament not having Presidents’ Day off while also learning the history behind it and how the university observes it.
David Butcher, Tablertown to receive recognition, visibility
By Alyssa Cruz | Feb. 19, 2023Last Friday, John Carey, director of the Governor’s Office of Appalachia, visited the Tablertown People of Color Museum in hopes of gaining more visibility and funding for the nonprofit.
Weekender Main: MFA student highlights sex and self-awareness in one-man show
By Sophia Rooksberry | Feb. 16, 2023Written and performed by Felipe Luz, “Men are Trash and I’m a Raccoon” is a guaranteed whirlwind through the world of online dating
Founders Day at OU links past to present
By McKenna Christy | Feb. 16, 2023When looking back at when and how OU was established, some qualities make the university different from others. Founders Day allows people to consider OU's past and how the university has changed over time.
A day in the life of a college tour guide
By Abby Jenkins | Feb. 16, 2023Follow three OU student tour guides through a typical day in their life giving tours to newcomers and incoming Bobcats.
Weekender Briefs: Classics and Cocktails, Diversity Weekend Tour
By Caroline Kammerer | Feb. 15, 2023Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
Students struggle with local healthcare options
By Grace Koennecke | Feb. 15, 2023Students share their experiences at Hudson Health Center, OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital.
Student Spotlight: Addy O’Rourke reflects on Disney College Program experience
By Grace Koennecke | Feb. 14, 2023The junior recently finished working in Disney Springs in Orlando, Florida, in January.
CHAARG provides a workout community for college women
By Maggie Palma | Feb. 14, 2023OU sector of CHAARG is a chance for women to move their bodies and take care of their minds.
What Valentine’s Day looks like around the world, on campus
By Isabella Pedrera | Feb. 14, 2023Valentine’s Day looks different for everyone, including on OU’s campus and around the world.
Former Bachelor speaks about love on Valentine’s Eve
By Gabrielle Cabanes | Feb. 14, 2023Former Bachelor Ben Higgins spoke to students in Baker Center about his experience as ABC’s “The Bachelor.”
The doc is in and she’s tuning in to Athens
By Alyssa Cruz | Feb. 13, 2023Myiesha Taylor to host a lecture about the representation the animated series “Doc McStuffins” provides as well as her experience navigating the world of medicine as a Black female physician. Taylor holds a special connection to the show, being honored by Disney Junior for her accomplishments.
Couple’s Spotlight: Jason Preston and Micaylah Nash share their story
By Abreanna Blose | Feb. 13, 2023Jason Preston and Micaylah Nash met as freshmen at Ohio University. Over four years later, the two are eager to spend the rest of their lives together.
