OU students and Athens residents march to Take Back The Night
By Jess Umbarger | Apr. 5, 2019Hundreds gathered to hear inspiring stories from sexual violence survivors and advocates, and to march in solidarity.
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Emoji diversity is improving but needs work
By Riley Runnells | Apr. 1, 2019The emoji library is constantly expanding and become more progressive with representation, but its work is far from over.
Motorcycles give sense of freedom and rush to Athens bikers
By Baylee DeMuth | Mar. 26, 2019Several Athens residents share their personal experiences as members of the biker subculture.
How healthy is a gluten-free diet?
By Hannah Burkhart | Mar. 25, 2019Nutritionists say despite the gluten-free diet trend, gluten is neither good nor bad in diets.
RallyCap Sports helps people with special needs find joy through sports
By Baylee DeMuth | Mar. 25, 2019RallyCap is hoping to build the club in the coming years by getting more special needs children involved in the various sports offered.
We Are Appalachia to celebrate regional diversity
By Keri Johnson | Mar. 25, 2019Alden Library’s all-day event will promote awareness and conversations surrounding Appalachia.
How does taking a break from social media really affect your mental health?
By Hannah Burkhart | Mar. 18, 2019Psychologists agree that social media’s effect on mental wellbeing depends on the way it is used.
Female first responders prove they are as skilled as male counterparts
By Jess Umbarger | Mar. 17, 2019Women in the public safety sector often have to go above and beyond to convince others they are able to do their jobs
Lent strengthens faith as more than a simple sacrifice
By Riley Runnells | Mar. 7, 2019Students participate in Lent and recognize its importance as an act of strengthening of faith.
Q&A: Traveling yoga practitioner discusses global perspective on and off her mat
By Sophia Englehart | Mar. 7, 2019Jordyn Irelan’s is a sophomore at Ohio University.
The unusual culture of OU fests
By Elise Rowe | Mar. 5, 2019Visitors travel from across Ohio to attend parties like they’ve never seen before.
World Day of Prayer to inspire connection among religions
By Riley Runnells | Mar. 1, 2019The World Day of Prayer falls on Friday this year.
Local EMS can mean the difference between life and death during an overdose
By Bennett Leckrone | Feb. 28, 2019As Ohio remains in the grips of an opioid epidemic, local EMS use the drug Naloxone to revive patients from overdoses
Esports on the rise as official university varsity sports
By Jess Umbarger | Feb. 26, 2019Although OU doesn’t have a varsity esports team, its club has more than 200 members.
Athens Lightsaber League brings the Force to campus
By Baylee DeMuth | Feb. 26, 2019Athens Lightsaber League has gained significant recognition since the organization’s establishment last semester.
Behind the cultural importance of barber shops like Athens' Chop Shop
By Sophia Englehart | Feb. 24, 2019The Chop Shop barbershop is an epicenter for local Athens tradition.
Evolution of book covers reflect aesthetics of their day
By Baylee DeMuth | Feb. 18, 2019People have been judging books by their covers since the very beginning.
CrossRoads Café pays it forward through love and a cup of coffee
By Riley Runnells | Feb. 13, 2019CrossRoads Café is a coffee shop in the basement of the Episcopalian church on Ohio University’s campus.
Planned Parenthood benefit concert to feature local bands
By Baylee DeMuth | Feb. 12, 2019Local bands and performers will play at The Union while attendees raise money for Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio.
Athens Public Library to feature a husband and wife artistic team
By Riley Runnells | Feb. 11, 2019Wendy and John McVicker will speak at the library about their creative process and read selections from their poetry book ‘Sliced Dark.’
