Politics and Pop Culture: Utilize campus mental health resources
By Brianna Tassiello | May 23, 2024Prioritizing one’s mental health is instrumental in having a positive college experience.
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Blabby Abby: Navigating ‘party schools’ as an introvert
By Abby Jenkins | May 23, 2024Ohio University has a reputation for being a party school, which naturally, as an introvert coming to college, brought forth some nervous emotions. For any incoming freshmen who may feel the same, here is “The Introvert’s Guide to a Party School.”
University, learning communities prepare for incoming class
By Carly DeLuca | May 23, 2024Student services adjust as the number of Bobcats is projected to break records for the third year in a row.
Daphne’s Dispatch: Join student organizations based on your major
By Daphne Graeter | May 23, 2024By getting involved in organizations that correlate to and complement your major, you will gain expertise and experience not taught in a major-based course.
Students reflect on popular annual, local events
By Sophia Rooksberry | May 23, 2024OU students reflect on popular events and traditions around campus and in Athens.
Updates to FAFSA cause delays in financial aid packages, stress for students
By Olivia Gilliand | May 23, 2024FAFSA has been updated, but the program has caused stress for some current and incoming OU students. Financial aid packages are already available to students, but there’s still time to file for students who haven’t yet.
Six faces new students should be familiar with
By Avery St. George | May 23, 2024With over 20,000 students enrolled at Ohio University, it’s easy to get lost in the crowd. Here are six people that everyone should know throughout OU and Athens.
OU expects similar enrollment numbers as last year
By Paige Fisher | May 23, 2024Ohio University is expecting similar incoming-student enrollment numbers for the 2024-25 academic year as the previous record-breaking year.
Campus and city construction projects are in motion this summer
By Mary Kate McNamee | May 23, 2024As summer in Athens begins, so do campus construction projects.
Places in Athens students should know
By Ashley Pomplas | May 23, 2024Ohio University and Athens have a lot of buildings, but here are some that every student show know.
Softball: Sydney Grein's journey with perseverance as a student-athlete
By Marc Goldstein | May 22, 2024Ohio Softball watched as its season ended; with it, the career of Sydney Grein came to a close too. Her contributions will not be forgotten as her mindset made her an invaluable part of the team.
ODNR tests for water contamination in Athens County
By Maggie Amacher | May 21, 2024Ohio Department of Natural Resources has plans to test water in the eastern part of Athens County for possible contamination.
Longest council meeting discussed over 20 ordinances, six appointments
By Olivia Gilliand | May 21, 2024The longest city council meeting of the year had a lot on the agenda with over 20 ordinances and six appointments to approve.
IMDBobcat: Godzilla x Kong
By Nathaniel Drovdlic and Spencer Parrett | May 21, 2024In this episode, we discuss the most recent Godzilla movie
Blabby Abby: Harrison Butker’s speech degrades women further
By Abby Jenkins | May 18, 2024A commencement speech given by Harrison Butker, the Kansas City Chiefs kicker, continues to encourage blatant misogyny as he tells newly graduating women their lives start as “homemakers.”
Met Gala 2024 recap: A night of fashion wows, excitements
By Sophia Anness | May 17, 2024The 2024 Met Gala was held on May 6 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the theme was “The Garden of Time.”
Four Short Reviews: Zendaya shines in ‘Challengers,’ Ryan Gosling excels in ‘The Fall Guy’
By Jude Hannahs | May 16, 2024This week, let’s look at reviews for “Challengers,” “Sasquatch Sunset,” “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” and “The Fall Guy.”
Dogs, horses, donkeys on the loose, naked man speaking gibberish
By Maggie Amacher | May 16, 2024Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple loose animal calls. Deputies also responded to a naked man speaking gibberish.
Artist Spotlight: Damon Daunno transitions from Broadway to indie pop
By Sophia Rooksberry | May 16, 2024The Broadway star recently released his first single, “Time Machine.”
Rooks Reflects: The complexities of friendships while studying abroad
By Sophia Rooksberry | May 16, 2024The balance between maintaining friendships at home and making new international friends can be challenging.
