Athenians for Bodily Autonomy fights for bodily autonomy rights
By Grace Koennecke | Oct. 4, 2022Formed this past summer after the overturn of Roe v. Wade, ABA is gearing up for their abortion rights protest this Sunday.
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Mental Illness Awareness Week returns, encourages mental wellness
By Pia Benthin | Oct. 3, 2022The annual Mental Illness Awareness Week educates on mental health, illness and stigma. Bobcats share what they wish they had known about mental illness, and the local branch of NAMI shares their plans for this year’s Walk the Walk.
International conversation hour: “A little mini study abroad program”
By Abby Jenkins | Oct. 3, 2022Check out International Conversation Hour, an incredible opportunity for students from all over the world to come together to make friends, learn about different cultures, learn English and just chat.
Jesse Mccartney still has a 'Beautiful Soul'
By Emily Green | Oct. 2, 2022The singer-songwriter took the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium stage Wednesday night for an electric concert.
Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio combats housing crisis
By Grace Koennecke | Oct. 2, 2022Habitat for Humanity is working towards fighting the housing crisis not only in Southeast Ohio but extending to the United States as well.
Game day for Bobcat Esports Rocket League team
By Connor Chomicki | Sep. 29, 2022Ohio University matched up against Kent State and Northeastern University in OU’s new esports arena.
National Coffee Day celebrated coffee connoisseurs, ethics and sustainability
By Tre Spencer | Sep. 29, 2022National Coffee Day was Sept. 29 and highlighted the importance of sustainable coffee farming and production.
What Rosh Hashanah looks like at OU
By Maia LeClair | Sep. 28, 2022Jewish people at Ohio University are gearing up to celebrate two important holidays: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. There are many long-standing traditions associated with each, and Hillel OU, a Jewish organization promoting Jewish culture and education, strives to support and encourage not just Jewish students but everyone to take part.
Public telescope night, starring OU’s astronomy department
By Caroline Kammerer | Sep. 28, 2022The astronomy department invites the Athens community to view the night sky at the Ohio University Observatory at The Ridges.
Weekender Briefs: Live music, clothing exchanges, sporting events galore
By Grace Koennecke | Sep. 28, 2022Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
Freshmen speak about their experiences at OU
By Katie Millard | Sep. 27, 2022OU freshmen reflect on their experience so far, look ahead to the future.
Ohio University students prepare to graduate
By Sydney Lehmann | Sep. 26, 2022Months before the tassels are moved, the air is sprinkled with graduation cap confetti and college green is showered in champagne, comes the first step toward the walk at graduation: the application.
Contraception program educates, provides resources for students
By McKenna Christy | Sep. 26, 2022World Contraception Day, recognized on Sept. 26, encourages the right to bodily autonomy and education services for reproductive health.
Alex Moffat brings laughter to Parents Weekend
By Maggie Valentine | Sep. 26, 2022This past Friday night in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, the Ohio Performing Arts & Concert Series kicked off Ohio University’s Parents Weekend with a comedy set from ‘Saturday Night Live’ cast member, Alex Moffat.
Therapy Dog Thursdays stand out as student favorite
By Grace Koennecke | Sep. 25, 2022The next event is Oct. 20 for students who love animals and want to relieve some stress.
Athens Community Music School provides accessible music education
By Grace Koennecke | Sep. 25, 2022Founded in 1979, the music school hosts private and group music lessons for those interested in music.
Finding the write club: Student Organization of Undergraduate Playwrights
By Maia LeClair | Sep. 22, 2022The Student Organization of Undergraduate Playwrights is welcoming new members and encouraging those interested in writing and producing plays to join. An interactive group that collectively loves theater, some members explained what drove them to join and what they love about the club as a whole.
OU plans exciting activities for Parents Weekend, students look forward to seeing their loved ones
By Gabrielle Cabanes | Sep. 22, 2022OU students look forward to seeing their parents and participating in activities on campus and around Athens.
OU's SAB offers friendships, connections
By Alyssa Cruz | Sep. 22, 2022OU Student Alumni Board provides an opportunity for students to get involved and network with alumni.
Parents Weekend: The ultimate bucket list
By Caroline Kammerer | Sep. 22, 2022After classes have been in session for a month, the first family weekend at Ohio University has finally arrived.
