Mike Johnson to headline UPC’s ‘Bachelor Night’
By Riley Runnells | Jan. 28, 2022The season 15 contestant on The Bachelorette will come to OU.
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New military-affiliated scholarships hope to provide support
By Kayla Bennett | Jan. 27, 2022The application deadline for the two $2,500 scholarships is Tuesday.
OU alumna creates program geared towards young women interested in STEM
By Grace Koennecke | Jan. 27, 2022The program, “Breakthrough,” aims to give young women the confidence to pursue a career in STEM.
Female bartenders talk customer interactions, safety concerns
By Hannah Campbell | Jan. 27, 2022For female bartenders, outrageous customers and harassment are just another day on the job.
Weekender Briefs: Enjoy an Elvis tribute artist, learn to track animals
By Katie Millard | Jan. 26, 2022Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
Margaret Boyd Scholars Program hosts exhibit empowering women
By Lauren Serge | Jan. 26, 2022“It helps draw attention to a small selection of the fascinating materials we have related to women’s history and contributions from Ohio University and Athens to the world well beyond.”
Campus recovery resources provide support, advocate visibility
By Isabel Nissley | Jan. 25, 2022Although consumption of drugs or alcohol is not inherently negative, substance use can become harmful if done repeatedly in excess.
Appalachian Understories host events educating participants, creating meaningful bonds
By Lindsay Wielonski | Jan. 25, 2022Appalachian Understories, a social enterprise of Rural Action, offers events like guided hikes, bike rides, camping trips, historical tours and animal tracking workshops, among others.
Students give advice on how to get involved, make the most of campus life
By Cole Patterson | Jan. 24, 2022Since the beginning of the pandemic, the way students interact on-campus has changed drastically.
OU organizations embrace new year, omicron challenges
By Tre Spencer | Jan. 24, 2022Campus centers and student organizations are welcoming what the new year has to offer for student involvement and volunteering.
Local organizations work to combat youth homelessness
By Katie Millard | Jan. 24, 2022Homelessness in Athens is an undercounted population. Local organizations are working to stop it.
MLK Jr. celebration week ended with silent march, brunch
By Ankita Bansode | Jan. 23, 2022The event, which was earlier scheduled for Jan. 15, was postponed until Jan. 22 due to extreme weather conditions.
Lack of HBCUs in Ohio poses difficulty for prospective Black students
By Lauren Serge | Jan. 23, 2022The state of Ohio currently only has two select Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs, which poses a difficulty for prospective Black students who desire the cultural, professional and personal benefits that they have to offer.
Baker Center Wednesday Acoustic shows feature local artists, Appalachian music
By Riley Runnells | Jan. 23, 2022The shows feature local artists performing acoustic sets entirely free to anyone who wants to come and watch every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m.
Memorial fund offers aid to new farmers through Athens Farmers Market
By Jordan Ellis | Jan. 20, 2022The Ann Fugate Memorial Grant helps young farmers begin their careers.
Women’s Center, LGBT Center begin the semester virtually
By Hannah Campbell | Jan. 20, 2022The offices within the Division of Diversity and Inclusion will be operating remotely until Feb. 1.
Uncommon university jobs offer individual experiences
By Katie Millard | Jan. 20, 2022Many students work for Ohio University, but only a few campus jobs are well-known.
Enjoy live music at Eclipse Company Store, view the Dairy Barn’s latest exhibit
By Liz Partsch | Jan. 20, 2022Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
Itty Bitty Print Exchange Gallery at ARTS/West features activism, connection
By Alex Imwalle | Jan. 19, 2022The exchange is available for viewing from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday until Jan. 28 in the ARTS/West Performance Space Gallery, 132 W. State St.
Athens City Commission on Disabilities sets plans, events for 2022
By Lauren Serge | Jan. 18, 2022The Athens Commission on Disabilities is an organization that focuses on providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities in Athens.
