BobcaThon raises over $100,000 for Ronald McDonald House
By Riley Runnells | Feb. 18, 2020The goal of $116,000 was surpassed after participants raised $117,012.08.
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Mental Health Awareness Wall works to end stigma through art
By Lauren Serge | Feb. 18, 2020The wall is a project consisting of artistic posters detailing mental health awareness and statistics.
Appalachian food study examines food in the region
By Keri Johnson | Feb. 17, 2020A student is hoping to release a cookbook focused on traditional Appalachian cooking.
'Stranger With A Camera' screening to shed light on Appalachian people
By Liz Partsch | Feb. 16, 2020The Appalshop film Stranger With A Camera sheds light on an incident that happened in the 1960s in Kentucky and how it affected the Appalachian people.
ACRN Prom turns up the heat for Valentine’s Day with romantic musicians
By Sophia Englehart | Feb. 12, 2020ACRN Prom will take place this Friday at The Union Bar and Grill at 9 p.m.
Athens groups stress the importance of voting awareness
By Keri Johnson | Feb. 12, 2020Many people organize efforts for voter registration.
Paranormal investigator rids clients of ghosts, curses
By Lily Roby | Feb. 12, 2020Gina Kruzel has cleared homes of ghosts and negative energy for decades.
Ohio Valley Summer Theatre fundraiser to showcase all aspects of love
By Riley Runnells | Feb. 11, 2020The dinner and cabaret night will feature several solo and group performances.
Preacher Lawson delivers an animated set packed with high energy for Sibs Weekend
By Emma Dollenmayer | Feb. 9, 2020Lawson’s performance at MemAud on Friday was nothing short of comical and entertaining.
Sex through the Ages event promotes sexual positivity through education
By Lauren Serge | Feb. 6, 2020The event is a part of the Safe and Sexy series and will hold a variety of tables pertaining to different sex topics and issues.
‘The Bachelor’ fever spreads through OU, but some are unimpressed
By Maddie Bussert | Feb. 4, 2020The popular dating show seems to fall short this season, according to viewers.
Podcasters seek to educate, bring joy to listeners
By Riley Runnells | Feb. 4, 2020Podcast culture is growing every day.
Spring Sustainability Series to bring current environmental issues to big screen
By Lily Roby | Feb. 3, 2020The first showing of the spring Sustainability Series will be on Feb. 5.
Local organizations provide winter clothing
By Keri Johnson | Feb. 3, 2020There are many options for free or discounted winter garments in Athens County.
Athena Cinema to screen Metropolitan Operas throughout spring semester
By Riley Runnells | Jan. 30, 2020The live broadcasts range from Porgy and Bess to Maria Stuarda.
Poetry Out Loud uplifts student involvement in arts
By Keri Johnson | Jan. 29, 2020The regional semifinal of Poetry Out Loud will be at Stuart’s Opera House this Friday.
TreeWater Initiative hosts fundraiser to plant Palestinian olive trees
By Lily Roby | Jan. 28, 2020Athens born TreeWater Initiative has planted over 1,000 trees in Palestine.
Ohio University Press continues to publish greats after many years
By Liz Partsch | Jan. 27, 2020Ohio University Press remains one of the oldest and successful scholarly publishers in Ohio.
Author and OU professor to discuss book about Boko Haram as part of weekly series at Alden
By Taylor Burnette | Jan. 27, 2020The book is published through Ohio University Press in the Ohio Short Histories of Africa series.
The 4-decade stand for Peace and Justice
By Keri Johnson | Jan. 27, 2020The Stand for Peace and Justice Vigil has been a weekly vigil for the past 40 years.
