National Coffee Day celebrated coffee connoisseurs, ethics and sustainability
By Tre Spencer | Sep. 29, 2022National Coffee Day was Sept. 29 and highlighted the importance of sustainable coffee farming and production.
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What Rosh Hashanah looks like at OU
By Maia LeClair | Sep. 28, 2022Jewish people at Ohio University are gearing up to celebrate two important holidays: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. There are many long-standing traditions associated with each, and Hillel OU, a Jewish organization promoting Jewish culture and education, strives to support and encourage not just Jewish students but everyone to take part.
Public telescope night, starring OU’s astronomy department
By Caroline Kammerer | Sep. 28, 2022The astronomy department invites the Athens community to view the night sky at the Ohio University Observatory at The Ridges.
Weekender Briefs: Live music, clothing exchanges, sporting events galore
By Grace Koennecke | Sep. 28, 2022Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
Freshmen speak about their experiences at OU
By Katie Millard | Sep. 27, 2022OU freshmen reflect on their experience so far, look ahead to the future.
Ohio University students prepare to graduate
By Sydney Lehmann | Sep. 26, 2022Months before the tassels are moved, the air is sprinkled with graduation cap confetti and college green is showered in champagne, comes the first step toward the walk at graduation: the application.
Contraception program educates, provides resources for students
By McKenna Christy | Sep. 26, 2022World Contraception Day, recognized on Sept. 26, encourages the right to bodily autonomy and education services for reproductive health.
Alex Moffat brings laughter to Parents Weekend
By Maggie Valentine | Sep. 26, 2022This past Friday night in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, the Ohio Performing Arts & Concert Series kicked off Ohio University’s Parents Weekend with a comedy set from ‘Saturday Night Live’ cast member, Alex Moffat.
Therapy Dog Thursdays stand out as student favorite
By Grace Koennecke | Sep. 25, 2022The next event is Oct. 20 for students who love animals and want to relieve some stress.
Athens Community Music School provides accessible music education
By Grace Koennecke | Sep. 25, 2022Founded in 1979, the music school hosts private and group music lessons for those interested in music.
Finding the write club: Student Organization of Undergraduate Playwrights
By Maia LeClair | Sep. 22, 2022The Student Organization of Undergraduate Playwrights is welcoming new members and encouraging those interested in writing and producing plays to join. An interactive group that collectively loves theater, some members explained what drove them to join and what they love about the club as a whole.
OU plans exciting activities for Parents Weekend, students look forward to seeing their loved ones
By Gabrielle Cabanes | Sep. 22, 2022OU students look forward to seeing their parents and participating in activities on campus and around Athens.
OU's SAB offers friendships, connections
By Alyssa Cruz | Sep. 22, 2022OU Student Alumni Board provides an opportunity for students to get involved and network with alumni.
Parents Weekend: The ultimate bucket list
By Caroline Kammerer | Sep. 22, 2022After classes have been in session for a month, the first family weekend at Ohio University has finally arrived.
Office of Sustainability encourages mindfulness with water testing challenge
By Katie Millard | Sep. 21, 2022Water the odds? It seems 74% of students prefer tap to bottled water in an unlabeled challenge Wednesday, hosted by the Office of Sustainability.
Career Closet offers students free businesswear
By Dori Gray | Sep. 21, 2022Build an interview-worthy wardrobe for free at OU’s hidden gem student resource: the Career Closet.
'Putt' People First Miniature Golf: Making a difference one hole at a time
By Connor Chomicki | Sep. 21, 2022Located in Athens Southside Park, all proceeds go to people who have developmental disabilities.
Weekender Briefs: Parents Weekend fun, education for all
By Grace Koennecke | Sep. 21, 2022Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
Tea with UPC to top off Parents Weekend
By Dylan Pohovey | Sep. 21, 2022The breakfast event is intended to end Parents Weekend and will last from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Sleepy students and delicious cookies prove to be a stellar pairing for Insomnia Cookies
By Lauren Key | Sep. 21, 2022On Tuesday, September 20th, Ohio University’s Insomnia Cookies prepared for another not-so-normal late night as it welcomed back college students with free cookies, limited time offers and special prizes for the first hungry few at the door. Insomniacs across the town were encouraged to take a bite on the night with only one condition…wear those PJ’s!
