Black Sheep Improv shares 20-year history
By Ashley Pomplas | Feb. 8, 2024Black Sheep Improv members are extremely close, and with 20 years of history together, they’ve built a family of their own.
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JacqPins relays positivity through niche decorations
By Carly DeLuca | Feb. 8, 2024JacqPins is home to a variety of knickknacks, all centering around the ideas of body positivity and self-acceptance.
OU students anticipate the 2024 presential election
By Kaylin Pickett | Feb. 7, 2024Ohio University students share their thoughts on politicians and the 2024 election.
Homecoming Queen tradition dethroned after COVID-19
By Katie Millard | Feb. 7, 2024In 2019, the final Homecoming King and Queen were selected at Ohio University. This 82-year tradition ended in 2020, and Ohio University is still looking at what will replace it.
OU Post alum Paul Miller celebrates 100th birthday
By Hannah Campbell | Feb. 7, 2024As Post alum Paul Miller celebrates his 100th birthday, he reflects on his time at Ohio University nearly 80 years after he graduated.
Students start new organizations, bring opportunities
By Sophia Anness | Feb. 6, 2024With almost 600 student organizations on campus, they all have one thing in common: they were started by students with ideas. OU students reflect on starting their organizations and encourage fellow students to make their ideas a reality.
OU offers resources, guidance to encourage student research
By Audrey Eary | Feb. 5, 2024Ohio University encourages students to conduct personal and academic research. One way it does this is by providing resources such as the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections as well as offering a diverse pool of subjects to gather data from.
Students battle gym anxiety
By Gina Napoli | Feb. 5, 2024Gym anxiety, the fear of exercising in front of others, stops several students from working out at Ping. Learn more about how students can overcome their “gymtimidation” and the health benefits of exercising.
Lifting hearts: WET, Student Senate unite for National Women’s Heart Day
By Carly DeLuca | Feb. 4, 2024Womxn’s Empowerment Training and OU Student Senate Women’s Affairs teamed up in a friendly competition to raise awareness for National Women’s Heart Day.
Magician Michael Kent stuns students at Siblings Weekend
By Cami Seymore | Feb. 4, 2024This past Saturday, The Center for Student Engagement and Leadership invited magician and comedian Michael Kent to perform for Siblings Weekend.
Tracking Trends: OU students share their definitions of 'girl math'
By Ashley Pomplas | Feb. 1, 2024"Girl math" has taken over the internet, and OU students are not immune to the phenomena.
OU organizations make big plans for Sibs Weekend
By Sophia Anness | Feb. 1, 2024OU is having its annual Sibs Weekend, and there is no shortage of events in place. From glow-in-the-dark festivities to hiking through the Ridges, there is something for everyone and their built-in best friends.
Students discuss political engagement
By Gabrielle Cabanes | Jan. 31, 2024With the elections coming up more quickly than one might think, students discuss whether they have started paying attention and why.
Tony Hawk skated his way to Athens
By Maggie Palma | Jan. 31, 2024Professional skateboarder, Tony Hawk, visits Ohio University to talk about his career, philanthropy and more.
‘The Coaching Life Podcast’ stresses the importance of athletics
By Cami Seymore | Jan. 31, 2024OU employees Chris Stewart and Pat Martin host The Coaching Life Podcast, where they discuss sports, coaching and player development.
Rise & Grind: Athens’ newest coffee spot
By Elizabeth Talaga | Jan. 31, 2024Wake up, Athens! There’s a new coffee truck on Court Street. The Rise & Grind truck is conveniently located for a quick coffee pick-me-up.
‘Heroes in Color’ series to display action, representation
By Abby Jenkins | Jan. 31, 2024This February, The Athena Cinema is set to host the “Heroes in Color” film series, featuring films throughout the ages that display heroic feats and showcase different cultures.
OU Speech and Debate pulled out red carpet for annual tournament
By Sophia Rooksberry | Jan. 30, 2024OU Speech and Debate Team members worked together to plan a totally fetch “Mean Girls: The Musical” themed 1804 Tournament this year.
New app ‘Journal’ promotes healthy habits, mental health awareness
By Libby Evans | Jan. 29, 2024Apple’s newest app, Journal, encourages mental health through daily notifications and personalized suggestions. Some fear daily activity tracking is an invasion of privacy, but Apple ensures safekeeping and all the essentials to form a new, healthy habit.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day raises awareness about antisemitism
By Carly DeLuca | Jan. 28, 2024International Holocaust Remembrance Day is an internationally recognized holiday that encourages reflection and education about the genocide of 6 million Jews and other minority victims of the Holocaust.
