OU to remove skate park on South Green

By Fiona Petticrew | Dec. 1

Ohio University contacted the Skate Club to inform it of a policy violation, and ordered the removal of its ramps, pipes and boxes from the South Green Basketball Courts. The skater community is currently trying to get an exception from the university, as the loss of the courts would leave skaters without access to an accessible practice area.

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Local runners gobble up 17th annual Turkey Trot

By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 29

As the Athens Turkey Trot finished, locals sipped hot chocolate and socialized. Funds collected from the race supported youth athletics and other Athens running events. 

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Marching 110 celebrates 50 years of women

By Cassidy McClurg | Nov. 25

  OU’s historical Marching 110 is celebrating 50 years of women being readmitted in the band. 

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Benefest celebrates music, mental health awareness

By Libby Shoemaker | Nov. 25

The 14th annual Benefest fundraiser raised money for Stuart’s Opera House and The Gathering Place with features from many local bands and artists.

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Create to Donate provides innovative outlet, support for locals

By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 25

Create to Donate, hosted by The Dairy Barn Arts Center, allows attendees to express themselves creatively and give back to those who need support in the community. 

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Dirty Girl Coffee inspires Glouster residents, Athens customers

By Caitlyn Vance | Nov. 25

In Glouster, Dirty Girl Coffee strives to provide a relaxing atmosphere with a mission of empowering women.   

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LFC 'stays gold' in production of ‘The Outsiders’

By Maria Saunders | Nov. 21

The Lost Flamingo Theatre Company showcases the play version of S.E. Hinton’s “The Outsiders.”  

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Bobcats get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving

By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 20

Thanksgiving break is almost here, and Bobcats are ready for relaxation and family traditions. The holiday is a time to express gratitude for loved ones and family members, and is a day filled with good food and celebration. Athens is offering many dinners and community meals for those staying in town this Thanksgiving.  

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Rhapsody Restaurant prepares culinary students for future careers

By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 18

Rhapsody Restaurant has been teaching the culinary students of Hocking College for over 25 years, giving them the skills and experience they need to break into the industry after graduation. Rhapsody Restaurant provides a menu catered to everyone and offers lessons for students.

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Holiday Shoppe blends handmade gifts, spirit of giving

By Aaron Dick | Nov. 18

More than 40 artisans showcased handmade work at this year’s Holiday Shoppe, hosted by the Athens Art Guild. The Shoppe also featured live performances and a raffle.

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Weekender Briefs: football, card-making, theater

By Caitlyn Vance | Nov. 18

Local businesses and Ohio University host various events, as sports teams face competitors and theater fans attend performances. 

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OU School of Dance presents Senior Capstone Dance Concert

By Mary Kate McNamee | Nov. 17

Senior dance majors demonstrated what they have learned throughout their time as Bobcats with a capstone dance concert. 

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OU Southern, professors celebrate Native American Heritage Month

By Renae Hefty | Nov. 13

November marks Native American Heritage Month, and multiple people on Ohio University’s Athens and Southern campuses plan to recognize history.

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Big Run Kava Bar, Feral Ladies Cat Rescue host adoption event

By Elizabeth Talaga | Nov. 11

Four kittens got adopted at the Feral Ladies Cat Rescue adoption event at Big Run Kava Bar on Saturday.