BattleCats design fight bots, compete
By Mary Kate McNamee | 12:00amRuss College of Engineering and Technology’s student organization, BattleCats, prioritizes learning and experimentation when creating battling robots.
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OU student James Joyce campaigns for 95th district
By Fiona Petticrew | Apr. 7James Joyce is a junior at OU, grew up surrounded by his family's strong work ethic and was inspired to support the people of Ohio’s 95th District. He aims to lower utility and living costs, support teachers and the education fund and protect the natural beauty here in the district.
Hyacinth Bean Florist holds ribbon cutting for new owners
By Fiona Petticrew | Apr. 7Hyacinth Bean Florist has served the community’s floral needs for over 20 years, and now, under new ownership, the shop will continue to provide for the Athens community.
Medieval Society teaches skills from pre-17th century
By Fiona Petticrew | Apr. 7Ohio University’s medieval society is part of the international non-profit, the Society for Creative Anachronism, meant to provide people with community and educate them on activities and combat from medieval times.
Rhythm & Food finds music in the kitchen
By Maria Saunders | Apr. 7The Athens-based Rhythm & Food trailer serves specialty grilled cheeses and other sandwiches at events and festivals.
Drawknife puts rustic spin on Americana
By Ethan Herx | Apr. 6Composed of Kyle Lyons and George Van Fossen, Drawknife pushes the boundaries of Americana and old-time music.
Athens’ churches offer Easter services, events
By Aleni Bender | Apr. 3Celebrating holidays like Easter can look different while on campus. Students spending this weekend at Ohio University can still experience traditions and celebrate Easter with the help of campus organizations, events and church services happening within walking distance of campus.
Athens Birth Circle provides encouragement, support for families
By Fiona Petticrew | Apr. 2Athens Birth Circle is a non-profit organization, striving to help families and parents in Athens. The organization offers support, friendship and resources for locals who need extra help throughout parenthood.
Take Back the Night to return, amplify support
By Lydia Emerine | Apr. 2Ohio University’s annual Take Back the Night event is Thursday. Take Back the Night started in the 1970s and is commemorated through marches, rallies and protests across the globe.
Bobcats to voice opinion on OU investment in Israel
By Dawnelle Blake | Mar. 31Ohio University students have a chance to vote on a bill concerning the university’s investment in Israel and its transparency about it Tuesday.
Star of India offers varied palette for Athens
By Fiona Petticrew | Mar. 31Star of India has provided Athens with Indian cuisine for 24 years, and enjoys interacting with its customers and neighbors.
Weekender Briefs: Beautification month, baseball, Take Back the Night
By Ethan Herx | Mar. 31City cleanup, film screenings and baseball are just some of the things going on in Athens this week.
Bobcats host Congo, High Fests
By Fiona Petticrew | Mar. 30Many Ohio University students who live on Congress or High Street took the opportunity to host their own Fest celebrations this year, inviting many to lounge on their couches and play games in their yard.
Spring Literary Festival commemorates 40th anniversary
By Aleni Bender | Mar. 27Ohio University’s Spring Literary Festival marked its 40th anniversary on campus, bringing together students, graduates and locals to celebrate literature. Award-winning authors represented fiction, nonfiction and poetry through presentations and encouraged attendees to challenge perspectives and keep literature alive.
Out-of-town bands rock The Union
By Cassidy McClurg | Mar. 26The Union hosted bands from varying places on Tuesday, inviting Ohio University students and locals for an evening of live entertainment instead of the bar’s game night.
Movement, ABCD to present spring dance concert
By Taylor Morris | Mar. 26The Movement and Athens Black Contemporary Dancers collaborative event gives students a chance to showcase their creativity and inspire their audience at the annual spring dance concert Thursday and Friday.
Athens Quilt Trail exudes 'warmth,' collaborative art
By Fiona Petticrew | Mar. 24The Athens Quilt Trail is on display at Donkey Coffee until April 26 and includes quilt squares decorated by locals and other interactive art works. The interactive art piece was available for residents to work on in multiple local businesses during January and February.
Mill Fest brings sun, music, memories
By Lydia Emerine | Mar. 24This past weekend’s Mill Fest brought students together and created an exciting atmosphere, with more to come in the next few weekends.
Invisible Ground Project brings Athens’ history to life
By Libby Shoemaker | Mar. 24The Invisible Ground Project gives Athens’ locals and visitors the ability to connect with local historical markers with interactive elements found in the Invisible Ground app.
Athens Public Transit strives for free service, online support
By Fiona Petticrew | Mar. 24The Athens Public Transit is free through AmeriHealth and picks up hundreds of passengers daily. The HAPCAP mobility director explains its free services, how to utilize them and talks about plans for APT. Some passengers say they could benefit from more buses and more routes.
