OU’s Child-Life program aids in vaccination of young children

By Alex Imwalle | Jan. 12

The presence of the students from OU’s Child-Life program introduced a more efficient and calm environment than the clinics previously had.

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Weekender Briefs: Play intramural basketball, learn to cook vegan

By Katie Millard | Jan. 12

Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.

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The Summit radio station expands to Athens

By Grace Koennecke | Jan. 12

Originating in the Northeast Ohio area, the radio station has decided to gain new listeners through adding a signal in Athens, Ohio.

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Advocacy centers raise awareness of human trafficking this month, every month

By McKenna Christy | Jan. 12

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. But for advocates, the work to raise awareness happens everyday.

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Dairy Barn Arts Center kicks off new year with array of classes

By Alyssa Cruz | Jan. 12

The Dairy Barn offers a variety of classes from drawing to pottery.

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Tracking Trends: Canada officially bans conversion therapy

By Grace Koennecke | Jan. 11

After two failed attempts, Canadian legislators have won the approval of their fellow colleagues to ban conversion therapy of adults and minors.

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COVID-19 presents many challenges for new students on campus

By Cole Patterson | Jan. 11

Since the beginning of the pandemic, campus life has changed drastically at OU.

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Academic burnout plagues students at midpoint of school year

By Cole Patterson | Jan. 9

Academic burnout is a challenge that many students face during their college years. With the stress of tough classes, desire to maintain a healthy social life and the ongoing pandemic, students are feeling the academic burnout trending higher than in previous school years. 

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Food insecurity: Ending stigma, understanding impacts within OU, Athens

By Isabel Nissley | Jan. 4

In Athens County, approximately 19% of residents — or 12,500 people — are food insecure, according to 2019 data from Feeding America. That number is 5% higher than the rate of food insecurity in Ohio and nearly double the national rate.

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Chosen families help ease holiday stress for queer individuals

By Lauren Serge | Jan. 2

For many queer individuals, returning home for the holidays can be a very stressful experience.

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OU students share upcoming New Year’s resolutions

By Hannah Campbell | Jan. 2

As students put this past year behind them, many are looking forward to their New Year’s resolutions.

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Q&A: Nicotine Dolls’ Sam Cieri is excited for the future

By Sophia Anderson and Alyssa Cruz | Dec. 22

Lead singer of the Nicotine Dolls, Sam Cieri, talks about his journey as a musician in New York City and how his band Nicotine Dolls is gaining success.

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Homemade holiday gifts kindle feelings of love

By Katie Millard | Dec. 17

Students share their experiences making presents for loved ones and how crafting gifts can make them extra special.

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Joy of Toys program provides donations for underprivileged families in Athens

By Lauren Serge | Dec. 16

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office is hosting the Joy of Toys program that helps collect toy and monetary donations for underprivileged families in Athens.