HUMAN INTEREST
Beads & Things owners only work for fun
By Abby Neff | Apr. 11, 2022Beads & Things is an arts and crafts shop that Merkle opened in 1990.
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OPINION
Abby Answers: Foreign language is more than a class requirement
By Abby Neff | Mar. 17, 2022The stress that comes with learning a foreign language is not a bad thing, especially when it pushes someone to become a better person.
HUMAN INTEREST
Tracking Trends: 'TikTokifcation' of female musicians causes controversy between fans, musicians
By Abby Neff | Mar. 17, 2022Some Phoebe Bridgers and Mitski fans discovered these artists’ music through TikTok, but some believe this has reduced their art into a “sad girl” stereotype.
NEWS
Age-Friendly Athens County invests in older adults, future for county
By Abby Neff | Feb. 10, 2022“I really want to be able to stay here and continue to grow and learn and enjoy all the things I love about the region now when I’m even older.”
HUMAN INTEREST
‘Bridging the Gap’ event invites discussion, connection
By Abby Neff and McKenna Christy | Feb. 9, 2022OU’s African Student Association Undergraduate Chapter and Black Student Union laid bare students’ experiences as descendents of the African Diaspora.
HUMAN INTEREST
Tracking Trends: Neil Young vs. Spotify, Joe Rogan controversy
By Abby Neff | Feb. 6, 2022Neil Young and several artists demanded their discography be removed from Spotify following the spread of misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine by “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast.
News
Faculty Senate: Upcoming Board of Trustees meeting addressed, resolution to rule out bonuses
By Abby Neff | Oct. 5, 2021The Faculty Senate debated a resolution Monday night that sought to eliminate bonuses for high-paid administrators.
NEWS
OhioHealth sports medicine partners with southeast Ohio schools
By Abby Neff | Sep. 28, 2021OhioHealth will provide Trimble Local Schools and Nelsonville-York City Schools athletic trainers and sports medicine for the next five years.
NEWS
Ohio colleges, universities gather COVID-19 vaccine data
By Abby Neff | Sep. 15, 2021Ohio institutions keep track of vaccine rates through dashboards, surveys and some not at all.
PROJECTS
OU President Hugh Sherman wants to lay foundation for institution’s future
By Abby Neff | Aug. 9, 2021Sherman said he wants OU to be inclusive to all, and he plans to use his business background to open critical conversation with students and faculty.
