Weekender Briefs: Learn about Athens’ Black history, take a polar plunge
By Katie Millard | Feb. 24, 2022Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
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Tour of Uptown Athens to showcase Black history, landmarks
By Kayla Bennett | Feb. 23, 2022“Lifting Up Diversity in Little Cities” will be a walking tour showing and talking about historical landmarks.
Black students discuss additional pressures for female, LGBTQ+ individuals, importance and nuances of Black excellence
By Lauren Serge | Feb. 23, 2022Many Black individuals, particularly those who are women and LGBTQ+, face different challenges, pressures and expectations when it comes to their success.
Bubbles Tea teams up with Bobcats of the Shelter Dogs to encourage dog adoptions
By Lindsay Wielonski | Feb. 22, 2022The “Puppy Hour” event will help fundraise for the Athens County Dog Shelter.
ESports has evolved through educating on the competitive gaming
By Cole Patterson | Feb. 22, 2022ESports is much more than just playing games, but is also a rapidly growing industry.
Tracking Trends: Coachella and Stagecoach festivals drop COVID-19 guidelines
By Grace Koennecke | Feb. 22, 2022As the COVID-19 virus is still taking a toll on people’s health, music festivals are beginning to ease their entry requirements regardless.
Church of the Good Shepherd offers free masks, meals and coffee
By Cole Patterson | Feb. 21, 2022In this time of uncertainty, one local church is helping create a sense of community built around helping its neighbors.
OU IT Services work to bridge the digital divide
By Carmen Szukaitis | Feb. 21, 2022Since the pandemic’s increase in virtual coursework, Ohio University has created a student laptop loaner program and offers many computers in spaces such as Alden Library.
Diversity First Showcase encourages students, employers to prioritize identity in workplaces
By Kayla Bennett | Feb. 21, 2022The event will be hosted on Wednesday, Feb. 23, and will encourage communication among students and employers.
Longtime Athens residents, OU students talk school, town relationship
By Hannah Campbell | Feb. 20, 2022Longtime Athens residents have experienced all the partying and chaos that students have brought with them.
‘Black Wall Street Athens County’ docuseries shares Athens’ lost history
By Katie Millard | Feb. 20, 2022The three-part series is produced by the Mount Zion Baptist Church Preservation Society and Bent Street Films and will air its debut installment Saturday.
Black Jewish Shabbat to recognize the relationship between Black, Jewish American life
By Lauren Serge | Feb. 17, 2022Black Jewish Shabbat on Friday will recognize the relationship between Black and Jewish Americans.
Tracking Trends: Kanye West’s social media posts raise concerns, destroys relationships
By Tate Raub | Feb. 17, 2022Kanye West has been posting many things on social media in retaliation to Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson’s relationship.
LGBT Center hosts new support group for queer students' loved ones
By Lauren Serge | Feb. 17, 2022SOFFA aims to provide support and education to the loved ones of queer students who may not understand or accept their coming out.
Black Girls Rock Climb event encourages fitness, sparks conversation through Change Our Outcomes
By Katie Millard | Feb. 16, 2022The group is working to provide interactive group fitness for Black women on campus.
OU School of Theater presents ‘Everybody,’ a modern take on a classic play
By Alyssa Cruz | Feb. 16, 2022Roberto Di Donato makes his OU Theater directorial debut with Everybody, a modern riff on morality.
OU’s yearbook is a love letter to the senior class
By Maggie Palma | Feb. 16, 2022The Athena yearbook is looking for participation.
SHADES offers intersectional support for multicultural LGBTQ+ students
By Katie Millard | Feb. 16, 2022“It's always nice to feel like you're not alone, and it means a lot to me to know that I can provide another safe space on campus for students to be who they are and really come together as a community.”
Weekender Briefs: Enjoy live music, create suspended sculptures
By Carmen Szukaitis | Feb. 16, 2022Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
Black joy through OU organizations brings students together
By Grace Koennecke | Feb. 15, 2022Black joy is acknowledged on campus through different student organizations.
