Athens International Film and Video Festival hosts successful first day
By Sophia Rooksberry | Apr. 11, 2023The 50th year of the festival began with day of excitement and high audience engagement
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Midnight Music and more perform at The Union
By Connor Chomicki | Apr. 10, 2023The Union was the place to be Thursday night, with many local Athens artists performing.
Take Back the Night uplifts survivors, discusses sexual violence
By Maia LeClair | Apr. 7, 2023Take Back the Night event brings out widespread support from students and Athens community.
Singer mxmtoon inspires, entertains audience
By Grace Koennecke | Apr. 6, 2023The indie-pop singer talked about her career, giving music advice to attendees.
Sexual Health Resource Fair to educate students
By Caroline Kammerer | Apr. 5, 2023The Office of Health Promotion hopes to provide sexual health resources to students on campus.
Lifelong musician to perform in Pomeroy
By Alyssa Cruz | Apr. 5, 2023Tom Rush, a well-seasoned musician, will host a performance at Fur Peace Ranch in Pomeroy, OH. Rush has been in the music business for close to six decades and seems to have no plans of slowing down.
Weekender Briefs: Hunt for Easter Eggs, enjoy the International Street Fair
By Katie Millard | Apr. 5, 2023Here's what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
Weekender Main: 'For The Tenth Time' speaks on mental health
By Gabrielle Cabanes | Apr. 5, 2023“For The Tenth Time,” a show written by an Ohio University student to be performed this weekend in Putnam Hall, speaks on mental illness in instances of grief.
Tracking Trends: Barbie is taken out of ‘Barbie World’ in upcoming movie
By McKenna Christy | Apr. 4, 2023The live-action movie “Barbie” will be released on July 21 and is directed by Greta Gerwig. The Barbie doll debuted in 1959 and has evolved into a well-known franchise. Students share their thoughts about the upcoming film.
Tying the knot after graduation
By Abreanna Blose | Apr. 4, 2023Three seniors discuss their experiences as engaged to be married college students.
Senior dance majors preview their concert
By Isabella Pedrera | Apr. 4, 2023Seniors of OU’s School of Dance previewed their spring concert and discuss their feelings about the upcoming performances.
Local artists showcase talent at Dairy Barn Fest
By Sophia Rooksberry | Apr. 2, 2023Athens Art Guild, the Dairy Barn and Chi Omega joined forces last Friday and Saturday to present Dairy Barn Fest, a market of artwork.
Family Science Saturday provides accessible science education for all
By Grace Koennecke | Mar. 30, 2023Hosted by Alpha Chi Sigma, the event will feature hands-on science experiments.
Mom’s Weekend approaches Athens
By Kylie Bridgeman | Mar. 30, 2023Beginning Friday, campus will not only be bustling with students amidst fest season, but Bobcat moms from all around will be taking Athens by storm.
Weekender Main: 'The Addams Family' takes the stage
By Abby Jenkins | Mar. 30, 2023This weekend, attend Lost Flamingo Theater Company’s showing of The Addams Family, a classic and iconic musical with a college twist, with fellow students playing the characters everyone knows and loves.
Athens Jazz Festival ends with foot-tapping-worthy concert
By McKenna Christy | Mar. 29, 2023The Athens Jazz Festival lasted from March 22 to March 28 this year with performances from various artists from Ohio University, Athens and beyond. The closing event on Tuesday was with the Athens Community Jazz Ensemble, which was directed by Matthew James, a professor of saxophone and jazz studies at OU.
NPHC organizations create unity
By Kylie Bridgeman | Mar. 28, 2023NPHC organizations are being threatened in the state of Florida, however, that threat encroaches upon the national landscape as copycat legislation is sure to follow.
Service animals providing ulti-mutt companionship
By Maia LeClair | Mar. 28, 2023Students with service and support animals discuss their experiences with having an animal on campus and the accommodations needed.
Moms’ favorite students show appreciation, admiration
By McKenna Christy | Mar. 27, 2023With Mom’s Weekend 2023 falling on the weekend of March 31, some students share how their moms have shaped their dreams and who they are as a person today. A few of the students were even influenced to go to Ohio University because it is their moms’ alma mater.
This club is ‘hooked’ on crocheting
By Alyssa Cruz | Mar. 26, 2023Crochet for a Cause is a new club at OU where members are dedicated to honing their crocheting skills and giving back to the community.
