Pickleball Club offers socialization, competition
By Sophia Rooksberry | Sep. 17, 2024The sport organization encourages practice in an exciting environment.
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OU begins celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
By Sophia Rooksberry | Sep. 16, 2024The university plans to observe the month under the theme “Everything Is Possible.”
OU Professor awarded for scientific breakthrough
By Renae Hefty | Sep. 13, 2024Professor Saw Wai Hla was awarded the Falling Walls Breakthrough of the Year in the Physics category for his groundbreaking research.
Athena Cinema unites students, locals through outdoor movie screenings
By Carly DeLuca | Sep. 13, 2024For the past two summers, The Athena Cinema has put on outdoor movie screenings on top of the Athens City Parking Garage.
Ultimate frisbee teams foster camaraderie, fun
By Maia LeClair | Sep. 13, 2024OU’s ultimate frisbee teams encourage teamwork and fun while building up frisbee skills.
Donkey Coffee recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day
By Maggie Allwein | Sep. 12, 2024Ohio University Office of Health Promotion encourages open discussion about mental health at Donkey Coffee.
Variant Magazine to host “BRAT” night at The Union
By Sophia Rooksberry | Sep. 11, 2024Variant Magazine is hosting “BRAT Night” Wednesday, Sept. 11, with discounted drinks and no cover fee.
College Book Store gives back to OU
By Disha Hoque | Sep. 10, 2024The College Book Store at OU has continually provided students with gear and supplies for 73 years and continues to be involved around campus.
Merchant Market brings blues rock back
By Megan Diehl | Sep. 10, 2024The local blues band formed less than a year ago and has already made a name for itself throughout Athens.
Students relaunch disbanded music fraternity
By Maggie Allwein | Sep. 10, 2024OU Musicians band together to reestablish Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia after six years of inactivity.
OU to ‘I Do’: Jason, Micaylah Preston share wedding story
By Abreanna Blose | Sep. 10, 2024Newly weds Jason and Micaylah Preston, Ohio University alumni, discuss their wedding and reflect on their time as a college couple in Athens.
Jillian Kay rises to Athens music scene
By Gina Napoli | Sep. 9, 2024Jillian Kay has showcased a love for music since childhood. Learn more about her background, personality and performances on Court Street.
Students, local businesses anticipate presidential debate
By Mary Kate McNamee | Sep. 9, 2024Local businesses like Jackie O’s and the Center for Student Engagement and Leadership will be showing the presidential debate Sept. 10.
Local tattoo artists give advice, make welcoming spaces
By Ethan Herx | Sep. 6, 2024As tattoos become more normalized, knowing what to look for in an artist is key. These Athens local artists are here to help.
The Side Bar opens, welcomes new music
By Libby Evans | Sep. 5, 2024A new bar in Athens, The Side Bar, opened in June. The space presents a comfortable environment with couches and board games amid indie and alternative music.
Students feel mixed after switch to Canvas
By Lulu McGhee | Sep. 5, 2024Ohio University students discuss the transition from the learning platform Blackboard to Canvas, and how the adjustment has affected their semester so far.
Athena Cinema staff discuss details of renovation, reopening
By Sophia Rooksberry | Sep. 5, 2024The theater is set to reopen on Sept. 5 with new equipment and improved structure.
2 new cafes open in Jefferson Marketplace
By Sophia Anness | Sep. 4, 2024Two new cafes opened in Jefferson Market at the beginning of the fall semester, located on East Green, for students to grab coffee at.
Restaurant Salaam brings culture, dishes to Athens
By Cami Seymore | Sep. 3, 2024Restaurant Salaam, a Mediterranean eatery off of Court Street serves unique international dishes devised by co-owner and executive chef, Hilarie Burhans.
Snag drivers discuss delivery service competition
By Sophia Rooksberry | Sep. 3, 2024Deliverers of snacks and drivers of scooters share details of the work.
