Weekender Briefs: Learn about speleology, support Athens County Child Advocacy Center
By Isabel Nissley | Nov. 4, 2020Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
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Athena Cinema hosts Sustainability Film Series virtually
By Lily Roby | Nov. 4, 2020The series is hosted by the Athena Cinema, University Libraries and the Environmental Studies Program.
Brick City Records to host third Baker’s Dozen event
By Lily Roby | Nov. 3, 2020The third installment of the Baker’s Dozen livestreams will showcase three of Brick City’s newly signed artists.
Lost Flamingo’s ‘Rocky Horror’ postponed for first time since 2002
By Riley Runnells | Nov. 3, 2020Though the show hasn’t officially been canceled, there is no set plan for a performance in the spring.
Authors @ Alden continues series virtually with J.W. Smith
By Kayla Bennett | Nov. 2, 2020J.W. Smith shares his story and talks about his new book at Authors @ Alden.
Q&A: Purple Chopstix’s Gabe Fisher talks about the restaurant in the age of COVID-19
By Erin Gardner | Nov. 2, 2020Fisher owns the restaurant with his wife, Aysha.
Society of Photographic Illustrators adapts to online environment
By Isabel Nissley | Nov. 1, 2020Despite the challenges of virtual meetings, Ohio University’s Society of Photographic Illustrators supports students’ photographic pursuits via video call.
Q&A: Pandemic Twitter icon Gerald Stratford talks big veg
By Keri Johnson | Nov. 1, 2020This past May, the retired fisherman went viral on Twitter with “a bucket of spuds.”
Students, staff discuss reality of academic burnout
By Haley Swaino | Nov. 1, 2020As COVID-19 has altered just about every aspect of human life, academics can seemingly become the least of college student’s current worries.
Campus officials urge students to take the Campus Climate Survey
By Erin Gardner | Oct. 30, 2020The survey’s deadline is Nov. 2.
Blennerhassett Island location of paranormal investigations
By Keri Johnson | Oct. 30, 2020Blennerhassett Island State Park hosts overnight ghost hunts by the Hidden Marietta Tour Co. during the Halloween season.
Ceramics celebrated at local pottery sale
By Keri Johnson | Oct. 28, 2020The Blue Moon Pottery sale runs from noon to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday.
Students reflect on their catfishing experiences during COVID-19
By Riley Runnells | Oct. 28, 2020As the coronavirus keeps us indoors and on our computers and phones, many people are finding themselves frustrated by online dating gone wrong.
Weekender Briefs: Join OU Hillel for virtual Shabbat, parade in place with Passion Works
By Isabel Nissley | Oct. 28, 2020Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
Pets provide owners with emotional support during pandemic
By Lily Roby | Oct. 27, 2020Having a cat, dog or other pet at home during the COVID-19 pandemic brings many individuals comfort during quarantine.
Tantrum Theater finds new ways to perform amid pandemic
By Taylor Burnette | Oct. 27, 2020From filming at home to radio shows, Tantrum is dedicated to bringing the theatrical arts to life.
OU LGBT Center SafeZone training goes virtual
By Abby Brown | Oct. 27, 2020The LGBT Center’s virtual SafeZone curriculum has adapted to an online format.
Professors, students talk about benefits of plant-based diets
By Colleen McLafferty | Oct. 26, 2020As interest grows in plant-based diets, people are seeing more benefits.
OU George Floyd Memorial Scholarship supports student leaders
By Hannah Burkhart | Oct. 25, 2020The scholarship will bring awareness to racial justice.
Live Healthy Appalachia hosts plant-based diet mini course with Esselstyn family
By Hannah Burkhart | Oct. 25, 2020Live Healthy Appalachia and the Esselstyn family are teaming up to educate people on plant-based diets.
