Dolly Alm achieves her dreams, works with NASA
By Riley Runnells | Oct. 14, 2020Dolly Alm was accepted into the NASA L’SPACE program and is becoming an organizational psychologist for the space force.
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OU organizations celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
By Kayla Bennett | Oct. 13, 2020Organizations like the Multicultural Center, Scripps Latinx Network and EL 787 work together to celebrate the month.
Local resin artist creates whimsical, handcrafted pieces
By Baylee DeMuth | Oct. 13, 2020Owens’ products are made with a whole lot of love and a whole lot of glitter.
Q&A: Damaris Hilbert talks starting Collette Contours while in college
By Emma Skidmore | Oct. 11, 2020Damaris Hilbert has been doing nails and lashes for four months and started the brand Collette Contours to bring her skills to clients.
People connect with their trees amid COVID-19 pandemic
By Joe Timmerman | Oct. 8, 2020During this time of social disconnect, people are finding ways to connect with nature.
Activists work in Southeast Ohio
By Keri Johnson | Oct. 8, 2020Many activists call the region home.
Drive-in theaters provide entertainment during pandemic
By Colleen McLafferty | Oct. 8, 2020Drive-in owners and managers reflect on COVID-19’s impact on the business.
Walk, Run, Roll 5K fundraiser goes virtual
By Abby Brown | Oct. 7, 2020Here’s how the annual Battle the Blitz fundraiser, hosted by the OU physical therapy majors, is being put on during COVID-19.
Weekender Briefs: Laugh and learn at Javier Ávila’s show, tour the Athens Asylum
By Isabel Nissley | Oct. 7, 2020Here are some events you can look forward to in Athens this weekend.
Documentary filmmaker celebrates Southeast Ohio towns
By Keri Johnson | Oct. 7, 2020Evan Shaw, a lifelong resident of Appalachia, makes documentaries about Southeast Ohio for WOUB Public Media.
Thurber House continues to foster imagination, connection online
By Anna Wilhelm | Oct. 6, 2020Virtual events meet audiences with authenticity and humor.
West Virginia residents reflect on Mothman's popularity
By Erin Gardner | Oct. 6, 2020The legend originated in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month offers education, activism
By Hannah Burkhart | Oct. 4, 2020October means it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the world is working together to spread awareness.
Cats’ Cupboard assists students, faculty throughout pandemic
By Lily Roby | Oct. 1, 2020The OU food pantry Cats’ Cupboard supplies food and personal care items to those in need.
The effects of a pandemic on film, from Hollywood to Athens
By Riley Runnells | Oct. 1, 2020OU students and professors discuss the pandemic’s impact on the film industry.
Athens AMVET Riders raise money for veterans in need
By Keri Johnson | Sep. 30, 2020Kick-off October this weekend at the Athens AMVETS.
Weekender Briefs: Enjoy live music with the Next Level band, relax with power flow yoga
By Isabel Nissley | Sep. 30, 2020Here are some events you should check out this weekend.
OU students continue to adjust to pandemic as Phase Two begins
By Keri Johnson | Sep. 28, 2020The university’s Phase Two began on Monday.
ReUse Makerspace, thrift store reopens thanks to Southeast Ohio organizations
By Lily Roby | Sep. 28, 2020A number of local organizations including Rural Action have worked hard all year to bring the beloved ReUse Makerspace and thrift store back to life.
Students acquire new hobbies amidst the pandemic
By Abby Brown | Sep. 28, 2020Here’s how and why, during this seven month quarantine, people have developed new hobbies.
