Sojourner’s Resiliency Center offers free showers, food to public
By Anastasia Carter | Feb. 16, 2021The center only opened for in-person programs and activities in October but has been creating virtual programs.
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OU Women’s Center hosts Say Her Name events honoring Black women
By Riley Runnells | Feb. 16, 2021The events are meant to raise awareness of Black women who have faced police brutality.
Founder’s Day celebrations kicks off Forever Ohio
By Anastasia Carter | Feb. 16, 2021Students and staff on campus have the opportunity to celebrate the brand launch and 217 years of Ohio University.
OU students run their own businesses completely through Instagram
By Juliana Colant | Feb. 15, 2021These days upcoming entrepreneurs are skipping physical store fronts.
OU celebrates Black History Month with virtual programming
By Mary Jane Sanese | Feb. 15, 2021People can participate in OU’s Black History Month celebration through lectures, film and media, resources through Alden Library and more.
First female space commander Eileen Collins to speak in Frontiers in Science series
By Lily Roby | Feb. 15, 2021The first female commander of a space shuttle paved a path for women in the space industry and is going to speak on leadership techniques this Tuesday.
OU expands social media presence to TikTok
By Emma Skidmore | Feb. 14, 2021@officialohiouniversity has over 200 TikTok followers in its beginning stages.
The Dairy Barn to host pottery classes, other plans for spring
By Kayla Bennett | Feb. 14, 2021The Dairy Barn hosts pottery classes alongside other events this winter. More classes and activities are to be expected starting in March.
Athens Art Guild helps cultivate Athens artist population
By Kayla Bennett | Feb. 11, 2021The Athens Art Guild encourages people to view their artwork at the Athens farmers market on Saturdays. The artists uplift those who are thinking of pursuing their art and create a supportive group for those who share their passion.
Athens celebrates Valentine’s Day with COVID-19 restrictions
By Haley Swaino | Feb. 11, 2021Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and Athens has you covered during COVID-19.
Student satisfaction varies arriving to Ohio University during their first on campus semester
By Taylor Burnette | Feb. 11, 2021Because of the pandemic, many OU students have varying opinions about their time on campus.
ARTS/West hosts annual For the Love of Athens photography contest, photo exhibit
By Kayla Bennett | Feb. 10, 2021For the Love of Athens allows for the people of Athens to experience through the eye of a lens. Those involved encourage people to come see the exhibit to experience a safe getaway from everyday life.
CLDC hosts bi-annual Career and Internship Fair
By Haley Swaino | Feb. 10, 2021From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., students were able to explore different job/internship opportunities in the online sessions they registered for.
Free nutrition counseling offered virtually to OU community
By Lily Roby | Feb. 9, 2021The Nutrition Treatment program will provide free telehealth nutrition counseling to OU faculty, staff and students.
Athens sees a spike in charitable giving as a result of COVID-19
By Riley Runnells | Feb. 9, 2021Be it small acts of kindness or large monetary donations, Athens and Ohio as a whole have seen an increase in charitable giving.
OU is offering free mental health services to out-of-state students
By Kayla Bennett | Feb. 7, 2021With its partnership with Morneau Shepell, OU is now able to offer the same mental health benefits to out-of-state students that stayed home due to COVID-19.
Students believe OU wellness days won’t have intended impact
By Colleen McLafferty | Feb. 7, 2021Rather than having spring break, students will be allotted three days divided between February, March and April to act as a break.
Joe Burrow auctions signed cleats to benefit Athens County Food Pantry
By Riley Runnells | Feb. 6, 2021The current highest bid is $2,100.
OU faculty work with NASA, further space biology research
By Isabel Nissley | Feb. 4, 2021Two Ohio University faculty, Nathaniel Szewczyk and Sarah Wyatt recently had their research published by NASA. However, this is not the first time either of them have worked with the aeronautics agency.
The Patton College of Education is hosting a continuation of their Munch and Learn series
By Kayla Bennett | Feb. 4, 2021This semester, The Patton College of Education is allowing a space for students to educate themselves and discuss societal issues by introducing Global Issues on Immigration: Mobilizing to Advocate for and Build Inclusive Communities.
