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Correction Appended: The story has been updated to clarify that Ohio University was using “OU” in the marketplace before the University of Oklahoma, but did not hold a trademark on the mark. Additionally, two quotes from Oliver have been corrected for accuracy.
Monday, Feb. 16
Ohio University Baker Center Ballroom filled with chattering people Sunday. Attendees arrived, sitting at the many circular tables draped with red tablecloths and anticipating an afternoon of delicious food and dance to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year.
Many people grew up learning the important history of the Underground Railroad, reading first-hand accounts about the treacherous journeys people faced, and visiting museums to observe artifacts and exhibits. However, some people don’t know how rich the history is here in Athens County and across Appalachia.
Several dozen Athens locals and others from neighboring counties sat in the Southeast Ohio History Center, located on 24 W. State St., at noon Thursday, hanging on every word Robert Toy, attorney at law, had to share.
A multitude of women-identifying individuals feel nervous walking home late at night and prefer to order an Uber or Lyft to arrive home safely. Pink Cab, a student-run Ohio University organization, launched in 2024 to provide a more personal alternative. The organization has a GroupMe available for any women-identifying OU student to join.
Whether an Ohio University student is studying medicine, business, law or another field, a strong resume might be essential in getting a foot in the door. According to Career One Stop, a powerful resume “grabs” the attention of employers and showcases skills, experiences and accomplishments. Employers use a resume to determine who the right candidate is for the given position. OU offers several outlets for Bobcats to build a good resume.
Spotify, in addition to Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment and Warner Music Group, issued a lawsuit against the archival website and activist pirate group, Anna’s Archive. The lawsuit filed Jan. 2 was subsequently unsealed and made public Jan. 16.
A new survey by Etsy states 46% of Generation Z think Valentine’s Day is outdated. With the romantic holiday being considered outdated and people dreading being single for the holiday, Gen Z is looking for ways to switch things up. As dating is adapting to the modern world, Valentine’s Day is being redefined, rather than diminishing or growing.
Women’s History Month is next month, and according to Forbes 2023, only 35% of speaking roles in films were held by women. The underrepresentation of women means we need to appreciate the characters we have and push for more representation in films moving forward. All women deserve to see every angle of themselves on screen. Stop holding women to incredibly high standards the minute they get in front of a camera and start valuing the mirror they hold up.
The Athens City School District is training staff on how to respond if Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conduct operations near schools, following questions raised at the January school board meeting.
At the Big Run Kava Bar on Monday, eight people filed into the lounge and cozied themselves into their chairs, giving their full attention to local artist Alyssa Lee as she guided them through painting their own unique pieces. The Big Run Kava bar often hosts these Paint & Sip sessions with Lee for locals to dip into their creative selves for an evening.
This year marks the centennial anniversary of the creation of Black History Month. Created in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson as Negro History Week, the celebration of Black innovation, excellence and resilience expanded beyond a week. Despite being 100 years into the celebration, there has been a gradual effort to minimize the importance of acknowledging the contributions and history of Black people in the United States
Deep Dive Games is bustling throughout the week with tables of families and locals looking to have some fun while playing tabletop games and trading cards. Many customers come to the shop’s daily tournaments, while some are interested in its extensive collection of single trading cards and games, such as Pokémon or Magic: The Gathering.
Valentine’s Day is next week, and people are busy writing heartfelt letters, buying flowers and planning special dinner dates. While historians still dispute the origins of the holiday, the modern and commercialized version of Valentine’s Day dominating American culture began in the 1840s. Valentine’s Day is meant to celebrate love, whether that be with a romantic partner, friends or family.
The Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program awarded a total of $10 million across 371 Ohio schools, districts and county boards of developmental disabilities for school buses to upgrade the safety of the existing school buses, as well as add advanced safety features on new buses.
The gaming platform Roblox has been at the center of controversy for the past year, due to allegedly being used as a hub for child grooming, which left the platform as the defendant in over 35 lawsuits last year, including a case against the state of Louisiana.
Fruth Pharmacy, a pharmacy chain with locations in Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky, is officially closing all stores and transferring its prescriptions to Walgreens. The pharmacy was in business for nearly 75 years, and at its height owned 30 locations.
As of Wednesday, the United Academics of Ohio University have gone 91 days without receiving a response to their proposal for improved compensation. Compared to nine other universities' faculty salaries in Ohio, OU has the lowest-paid research faculty, a disgraceful fact which the university’s continued silence makes significantly worse.
When Jerry Jackson led Ohio University to the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament elite eight in 1964, he became a Bobcat basketball legend.
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