Fest goers take on Congo
Apr. 14Ohio University's students participate in numerous fest activities during Congo Fest, April 12, 2024.
Ohio University's students participate in numerous fest activities during Congo Fest, April 12, 2024.
Athens residents and other event goers participate in the 2024 Athens Marathon. Said to be Ohio’s longest running marathon, the course starts in uptown Athens before following along and passing by College Green, the Hockhocking-Adena Bikeway, and then finishing on the track at Pruitt Field.
Ohio University students and Ohio residents gather to watch the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse. Athens had a 97% totality during their peak time of 3:13pm while other parts of Ohio had a 100% totality including Cleveland, and Toledo.
Students at Ohio University celebrate Holi a Hindu tradition that celebrates the Festival of Colours, Love, and Spring, March 24, 2024.
Ohio University’s International Street Fair takes place off of College Green April 6, 2024.
Ohio University’s men’s and women's basketball teams played in the 2024 MAC Tournament in Cleveland, Ohio. The women lost their first round game to Ball State, and the men won their first game against Western Michigan, but lost in the semifinals to Akron. Photos by Ethan Herx
On March 5, 2024, Ohio University faculty rallied for a union at Ohio University, United Academics of Ohio University, on College Green. Faculty from all Ohio University campuses came together to share their experiences and voice their opinions on why a union is needed for Ohio University faculty. The rally ended with the group members delivering a letter of unionization at the President's office.
Ohio baseball had a three-game series to open their spring play at home March 2 - 3. Photos by Ethan Herx, Skylar Seavey, and Amberlee Gladwell.
Ohio swimming and diving competed in the 2024 MAC Championships at the Ohio University Aquatic Center in Athens, Feb. 27 through March 2. The team finished 3 overall with two individual MAC Champions, Zita Szoke in the 200 Free and Casi DiBetta in both the 100 Yard Breast and the 200 Yard Breast. Photos by Megan VanVlack, Jenna Slyman, and Ethan Herx.
Ohio wrestling took on Buffalo during their last dual meet of the season in The Convo. The Bobcats’ lost 9-27 with wins from Peyten Kellar, Sal Perrine and Jordan Greer.
Prior to Monday's city council meeting, a demonstration calling for Athens to back a ceasefire in Palestine was staged outside the Athens City Building. During the meeting, the Athens City Council decided on a resolution that would demand and encourage a ceasefire and de-escalation in Gaza from state and federal leaders. Around 25 residents of Athens and students from Ohio University came to the demonstration in support of withdrawing American forces from Gaza and in mourning for the deceased. Photos by Amberlee Gladwell, Ethan Herx and Jenna Slyman
The Union hosted the annual The Biggest Cover Up Fundraiser for the Athens County Humane Society on Feb. 17 and 18, 2024. Local bands partook in this fundraiser, covering bands such as Radiohead, Arctic Monkeys and ABBA.
Ohio’s Sibs Weekend brings crowds to sports, comedic events at The Convo, Baker Center. Photos by Megan VanVlack, Jack Tatham, Abbie Kinney, Beckett Stark, Talitha Maloy, Ethan Herx For The Post
Tony Hawk speaks to Ohio University students at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium on Jan. 30, 2024. Photos by Jenna Sylvan, Megan VanVlack, and Ben Pennington
Ohio swimming and diving defeated Ball State Jan. 27, 2023, 219 - 81 on their senior night, and final duel meet of the season.
Highlights from Thread Magazine’s Drag Queens for Seams Drag Show hosted at The Union Dec. 7, 2023. (Photos by Pearl Spurlock)
Scotty McCreery, American country singer, attracted a large audience to Templeton Blackburn Memorial Auditorium Dec. 6, 2023. Playing some of his most popular songs, he put on a stunning performance for Ohio University students, and other concert attendees. (Photos by Beckett Stark | For The Post)
Moments from the male a cappella group Straight No Chaser, as they held their latest performance at Ohio University's Templeton Blackburn Memorial Auditorium for their ‘Sleighin’ It Tour’.
The Bobcats’ played their last home football game of the season against Central Michigan University, Nov. 15, 2023. The Bobcats’ won 34-20 to finish 5-1 at home on The Frank, and 8-3 overall before their last regular game of the season on November 24. (Jack Tatham | For The Post)