Danielle Hale

New items and artwork made out of recycled materials

Growing Opportunity

Until recently, Melody Davis had been picking up fresh food for two years.

April flowers bring park prowlers

There are many different ways to enjoy warm weather and the beauty of Athens this spring for little or no cost, with many of them within less than an hour drive from campus.

East State accident stalls daytime traffic

Three cars were involved in a crash Wednesday afternoon on East State Street by the intersection of May Street near Athens Auto Repair.

Frying up fish for Lent

Amid a season when Catholics traditionally sacrifice their favorite indulgences or vices, the parishes of Christ the King Church and St. Paul are offering a traditional alternative for those cutting meat from their Friday diets.

Local church fries up fish for Lent

Amid a season where Catholics traditionally sacrifice their favorite indulgences or vices, the parishes of Christ the King Church and St. Paul are offering a traditional alternative for those cutting meat from their Friday diets.

United Campus Ministry honors locals promoting social justice

On Wednesday night, United Campus Ministry (UCM) honored individuals and organizations in the community for their efforts in promoting peace and justice in the community.Peggy Faw Gish received the Kuhre Griesinger Lifetime Achievement Award for her work as a peace activist. While Peggy was being introduced, former Lifetime Award winner Rev. Jan Griesinger sang a few verses while delivering an important message.“That means you have to keep at it,” Griesinger said. “There is no rest for peace and social justice.”Gish expressed how touched and honored she was to receive the award and explained how her passion for doing the right thing drove her to do the work she does.“It’s good to get angry at injustice,” Gish said. “That anger can push you for social change and anger can transform into energy for social change.”Gish was not the only person the UCM board recognized for their efforts in promoting social justice. According to UCM Board of Directors Chair Kellea Tibbs, each year the organization nominates groups or individuals they feel deserve this award. This year, six local groups or individuals received these awards: Black Student Union, Ellyn Burnes, Dr. David Descutner, Allie Erwin, Claire Chadwick, Hillel at Ohio University and the Ohio University Credit Union.The Black Student Union has become a support system for all of the African-American student organizations on campus and has sought to expand political, cultural and professional knowledge among black student organizations and students. The group created a program called the Black Diamonds Awards, formerly known as The Black Girls Rock Program, to honor and recognize African-American women in the community. The recipients are chosen based on seven categories including academics, community service and leadership.“These women are nominated and voted by their peers,” Black Student Union President Tyla Young said. “The purpose is to create positivity in our community.”The Ohio University Credit Union was also recognized for creating positivity in the Athens community. They have been working to make their company and the Athens community a more equal place to live and work.In January, the credit union, one of the largest employers in Athens, began offering comprehensive benefits to its employees and their partners, regardless of sexuality or gender identity, UCM Board Member Lance Poston said.The founders of F--krapeculture, Allie Erwin and Claire Chadwick, also took home Social Justice Awards.“We started a conversation on campus about sexual consent,” Erwin said. “We love everyone on this campus so we are working really hard to make a culture of consent a reality.”Tibbs added this was one of the most successful Social Justice Award events.She ended the night with a message to the recipients: “Students, don’t stop what you are doing.” This article ran in print under the headline: "Social activists earn awards, recognition" 

Social activists earn awards, recognition

On Wednesday night, United Campus Ministry (UCM) honored individuals and organizations in the community for their efforts in promoting peace and justice in the community.

United Campus Ministry will honor individuals for their peace and justice efforts Wednesday night

For the past 31 years, the Board of Directors at United Campus Ministry has been recognizing individuals in the Athens community for their efforts to promote peace and justice.

United Campus Ministry will honor individuals for their peace and justice efforts Wednesday night

For the past 31 years, the Board of Directors at United Campus Ministry has been recognizing individuals in the Athens community for their efforts to promote peace and justice.