Mane Avenue Salon rises the ranks in Athens
By Courtney Miers | Nov. 11Mane Avenue Salon opened in February with a goal to serve Athens residents and Ohio University students.
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Weekender Briefs: Make Respect Visible week, live performances, pickles
By Maria Saunders | Nov. 11Food drives, holiday shopping and pickle tasting are just some of the activities Athens residents can participate in this week.
COMS 4050 students host recess, encourage creativity
By Jen Fosnaught | Nov. 10Ohio University students in COMS 4050 teamed up with Passion Works Studios and Jackie O’s to host Recess, an event full of childlike wonder.
Minecraft club crafts connections, creative gaming
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 7The new Bobcat Minecraft Club includes online meetings on a multiplayer server, monthly competitions for prizes and occasional get-togethers.
LFC to perform magical comedy ‘Puffs’
By Maria Saunders | Nov. 6The Lost Flamingo Theatre Company showcases “Puffs” Saturday and Sunday as its second show of the semester, bringing comedy and community to the stage.
Miami, OU rivalry stands strong
By Maria Saunders | Nov. 5Ohio University Bobcats and Miami University Redhawks went head to head Nov. 4 for the 102nd Battle of the Bricks.
Glamor-Us establishes accessible beauty in Athens
By Libby Shoemaker | Nov. 5Beauty supply store, Glamor-Us, opened on 79 E State St., with the goal to provide accessible beauty products to Athen's locals and Ohio University students.
Dairy Barn hosts first Witch Walk
By Mary Kate McNamee | Nov. 4Lanterns gleamed and artwork shined at the historical Dairy Barn Arts Center, as family and friends gathered for the Witch Walk.
Athens flourishes with visitors for Dads Weekend
By Caitlyn Vance | Nov. 4The annual Dads Weekend highlights the importance of bringing Bobcats closer to those who raised them, regardless of distance from home.
Bobcats observe Día de los Muertos
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 4To celebrate Día de los Muertos, Bobcats attended several celebrations and events, such as frame decorating and collage making. The Multicultural Greek Council set up an ofrenda in Baker University Center, and The Kennedy Museum of Art hosted a community open studio where everyone was welcome to create collages honoring loved ones with members of the community.
Weekender: Concerts, basketball, wine tasting
By Ethan Herx | Nov. 4A variety of performances, sports games and film screenings await Athens locals and Ohio University Bobcats.
Glāzed Bakery whips up homemade cookies
By Jen Fosnaught | Nov. 3A local bakery attracts Athens customers, bringing freshly made cookies to Court Street every Wednesday morning, weather permitting.
Local arcade owner fulfills six-year dream
By Austin Yau | Oct. 31When Athens local Nick Muntean sold two healthcare businesses in 2019, he found himself looking for a new venture. He tried to pursue opening a “barcade,” but nothing worked out. In 2025, all the pieces came together to get the machines and open Oct. 2, presenting Athens' first “barcade,” conveniently located on Court Street.
Residence Hall Association delivers safe, lively trick-or-treating
By Cassidy McClurg | Oct. 30Ohio University’s Residence Hall Association brought Athens locals together for a family friendly trick-or-treating event known as RHAlloween.
Bobcats cope with mid-semester burnout
By Emma Snyder-Lovera | Oct. 30As Ohio University Bobcats passed the midpoint in the semester, some are experiencing academic burnout and its effects.
Ford Clark revitalizes memory of his brother, mom
By Gina Napoli | Oct. 29Ford Clark, an OU alumnus, launched a scholarship fund in honor of his mother, Monica Clark, and brother, Max Clark, who died by suicide. The scholarship fund was created in collaboration with the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts.
Athens Scream Park terrifies Southeast Ohioans
By Fiona Petticrew | Oct. 28Athens Scream Park invite campers to have a terrifying experience running through dark woods and cabins, in an attempt to evade the numerous monsters hunting through the trees and tall grass. The park closes Nov. 2.
Athens’ favorite grumpy, orange cat resurfaces
By Caitlyn Vance | Oct. 28Pumpkin the cat encourages Athens students and residents to participate in elections.
Weekender Briefs: Trick or treating, live music, murder mystery
By Maria Saunders | Oct. 28From Halloween festivities to concerts and pickleball, both locals and Bobcats have plenty of activities to choose from.
Little Fish celebrates spooky record spinning night
By Fiona Petticrew | Oct. 27@littlefishbrewing welcomed DJ Rueben Sauce for Flights and Frights, an event with spooky cocktails. The family-friendly night consisted of nostalgic Halloween music, alternative classics and classical tunes.
