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.
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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.
“Cabaret” opens at Stuart’s Opera House
By Fiona Petticrew | Oct. 23“Cabaret” is opening at @stuartsoperahouse Thursday, providing a pre-show experience including a speakeasy nightclub with drinks and burlesque dancers.
Bobcats’ spring semester schedule planning underway
By Fiona Petticrew | Oct. 22With course offerings now open, Bobcats can plan out their class schedule for the spring semester. Many students have already met with advisors and have a list of courses they plan on taking.
Vibrancy Theater transports audience from Athens to Athens
By Maria Saunders | Oct. 21Vibrancy Theater presents its reimagined production of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” drawing attendees into the mischief of a night in the woods.
Marching 110, student orgs rock OU's Homecoming parade
By Austin Yau | Oct. 21Homecoming weekend is one of the highlights of Ohio University’s calendar. Saturday’s parade gathered many student organizations, including @marching110, @oucrs, @ohiouniversitycollegedemocrats and @isu_ohiou.
Athens schemes as Halloween creeps closer
By Caitlyn Vance | Oct. 21Each year, students, locals and guests celebrate Halloween in Athens.
Appalachian Children Coalition guides, uplifts children
By Gina Napoli | Oct. 20200,000 children from Appalachian Ohio receive mental and physical healthcare services thanks to the work of volunteers, interns and employees from the Appalachian Children Coalition.
Battle of the Greens kicks off, debuts electric bands
By Jen Fosnaught | Oct. 20Battle of the Greens is back for the first time since before the pandemic, offering competition and live music for Ohio University students to enjoy. Bands including @airbag.band and @gmguymusic took to the stage.
