Q&A: OU associate director of sustainability talks virtual Earth Month celebration
By Juliana Colant | Apr. 15, 2021OU believes “Every Day is Earth Day” and is working to exemplify that through this celebration.
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OU Leadership Awards recognized students for hard work
By Kate Anderson | Apr. 14, 2021The 38th Annual Leadership Awards recognized different leaders across campus for their input in making Ohio strong.
Rural Action’s Citizen Science Saturday features Wildflower Walk
By Kayla Bennett | Apr. 14, 2021Rural Action Environmental Education team is guiding participants through Tom Jenkins Dam on Burr Oak Lake to see all the flourishing wildflowers.
Weekender Briefs: Attend Shabbat Services in-person, view OU’s Spring 2021 Senior Dance Concert
By Isabel Nissley | Apr. 14, 2021Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce builds up Athens’ businesses
By Kayla Bennett | Apr. 12, 2021The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce has led to a diversified array of businesses networked throughout Athens. With their mission being to strengthen their Athens business members through collaboration, engagement and strategic partnerships, the chamber has been able to show and give support to local businesses.
Athens Bicycle Club gives back to the community with trail work days
By Mary Jane Sanese | Apr. 11, 2021The club spearheads the maintenance and building of trails at local parks.
Annual Sustainability Film Series held virtually
By Colleen McLafferty | Apr. 11, 2021This is the eighth annual series sponsored by the Athena Cinema, Ohio University’s Environmental Studies Program and University Libraries.
Q&A: Joe Stamm talks Smiling Skull Saloon performance amid national tour
By Juliana Colant | Apr. 11, 2021Joe Stamm Band will stop in Athens as a part of its national tour.
Race for a Reason event sheds light on local nonprofits
By Lauren Serge | Apr. 11, 2021The event, hosted by the Ohio University Sports Administration graduate program and OU’s Valor Military Ministry, will raise money for various nonprofits and charities through individualized races.
Student Senate president Ian Carter reflects on remote year
By Adonis Fryer | Apr. 8, 2021Ian Carter reflects on a year filled with challenges, personal growth.
Rural Action benefits from work of Columbus brewery and nonprofit
By Isabel Nissley | Apr. 8, 2021Pretentious Barrel House brewed two beers for a good cause, collaborating with the Helping Hops nonprofit to create a fundraiser for The Plains-based Rural Action.
Athens Community Center has many events to offer this spring, summer
By Kate Anderson | Apr. 8, 2021Athens Community Center has many opportunities for everyone, including university students, to get involved.
OU students start Best Buddies chapter
By Mary Jane Sanese | Apr. 8, 2021Best Buddies OU chapter aims to create an inclusive and welcome environment for everyone.
Lydia X. Z. Brown discusses disability justice in virtual presentation
By Isabel Nissley | Apr. 8, 2021Lydia X. Z. Brown, disability rights advocate, writer and attorney, discussed ableism in the university setting, especially during the pandemic.
Weekender Briefs: Take a walking tour of the Athens Asylum, virtually view student theater productions
By Isabel Nissley | Apr. 7, 2021Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
OU Chinese Learners Association raises awareness, fights against AAPI hate crimes
By Riley Runnells | Apr. 7, 2021The organization sponsored the Stop AAPI Hate Rally at the Athens County Courthouse.
Chesterhill Produce Auction hosts its Spring Consignment Auction
By Kayla Bennett | Apr. 7, 2021Chesterhill Produce Auction’s Spring Consignment auction brings together people in a safe manner to auction off all types of goods.
Monarch Park honors memory, encourages nature, social justice appreciation
By Lily Roby | Apr. 7, 2021The butterfly way-station is expected to open in June and will host social justice workshops, short term rentals, hiking trails and camping spaces.
Q&A: ROTC students train, serve while gaining valuable life experiences
By Riley Runnells | Apr. 6, 2021The Post sat down with Lanae Lang, a junior studying communication studies and a ROTC cadet on scholarship to serve in the Air Force after college, to talk about OU’s ROTC program, the different types of people in ROTC and common misconceptions about ROTC.
Wallahalla Vans provides unique outdoors experience with Volkswagen camper van
By Baylee DeMuth | Apr. 6, 2021People can rent out a vintage Volkswagen camper van from Wallahalla Vans, a camper van company in Athens.
