From the Editor’s Desk: Athens feels like coming home
By Abby Miller | Aug. 25, 2021Those butterflies in your stomach? They won’t always be from nerves.
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Collin’s Law signed into Ohio law; Charles J. Ping passes away
By Emma Skidmore | Aug. 25, 2021Here’s what you missed this summer at OU.
Best deals at Court Street bars
By Madyson Lewellyn | Aug. 25, 2021Your bank account shouldn’t hurt as much as your headache the next day.
Local businesses provide opportunities for students to participate in or view art
By Kayla Bennett | Aug. 25, 2021Within Athens lies an assortment of art outlets for students to observe and participate in. Places like The Dairy Barn, ARTS/West, Passion Works and more provide a slew of different mediums of art.
Existential Binge-Watching: The movie theater experience
By Jackson Horvat | Aug. 25, 2021The bold and brightly lit marquee that read “Dev Patel Holding a Large Axe” was about my biggest takeaway for the film.
Students can be the main character in their ‘college movie’ through these organizations
By Riley Runnells | Aug. 25, 2021With so many organizations to choose from, it’s hard not to find one that’s a perfect fit. However, if a student can’t find one, there’s always the option of creating your own organization.
Town Mountain to bring live music to Stuart’s Opera House
By Kayla Bennett | Aug. 25, 2021The modern bluegrass band from Asheville, NC., is welcomed back by Stuart’s for the first time since the COVID-19 shutdown in March of 2020.
Thinking in Print: A Case for Reopening Shively’s Food Court
By Charlene Pepiot | Aug. 25, 2021Shively’s closure makes the remaining dining courts more packed and unsafe.
Southern Ohio Forest Farming Conference to teach participants strategies, income opportunities
By Anastasia Carter | Aug. 25, 2021There will be classes on cultivating ginseng and goldenseal as well as a mushroom inoculation demonstration.
OU opens new Academic Engagement Center in former presidential house
By Sophia Young | Aug. 25, 2021The renovated space costed OU roughly $3.5 million and will house honors programs and provide an engagement space for students and community members.
Ohio is set to take on Marshall for its home opener Thursday
By Nicholas White and Christo Siegel | Aug. 24, 2021The Bobcats will look to continue their strong start of the season after defeating VMI as they face off against Marshall for their first home match of the regular season.
Ohio’s returning players give it reason to be optimistic going into the 2021-22 season
By Will Cunningham | Aug. 24, 2021The Bobcats had a disappointing regular season last year, but there are many factors favoring its improvement.
OU housing develops plans to renovate residence halls; students express the need for renovation of some dorms
By Claire Schiopota | Aug. 24, 2021The catwalk connecting Nelson Commons to the South Green catwalks is undergoing demolition to open up green space.
OU, Athens officials prepare for mass socialization in Athens
By Molly Wilson | Aug. 24, 2021Currently, there are no local or state policies in place regarding limitations on gathering sizes.
10 songs to guide you through Athens
By Bre Offenberger | Aug. 24, 2021Whether it’s your last year at OU or your first time back since orientation, let these tunes carry you through crucial moments of the school year.
OU theater productions adapt fall performances to COVID-19 health precautions
By Lauren Serge | Aug. 24, 2021Each of Ohio University’s affiliated performing arts groups have productions planned for the upcoming fall semester. With the coronavirus pandemic still a prominent issue, each of the programs aim to keep the shows afloat, while still remaining cautious of health concerns.
Tunes with Tate: Recapping the music of summer 2021
By Tate Raub | Aug. 24, 2021For the rest of the time we have warm weather (or when you start missing the warmth once the snow starts falling), here is my collective list of all the best music from this summer:
Tre's Takes: The sophomore takeover
By Tre Spencer | Aug. 24, 2021Sophomores who spent last year at home are heading back to Athens. Here’s a few pieces of advice.
Pondering with Patterson: Switch it up with working outdoors
By Lauren Patterson | Aug. 24, 2021Studying inside can become monotonous; working outside is a great way to add some variety to your study sessions.
5 best study spots at OU
By Juliana Colant | Aug. 24, 2021OU has many great places to study, here are some of the best.
