Artist Spotlight: Riley James, The Zeitgeist rock Athens
By Sophia Anness | Feb. 4Riley James, a singer-songwriter, and his band The Zeitgeist create new music in Athens.
HUMAN INTEREST
Groundhog Day predicts 6 more weeks of winter
By Gina Napoli | Feb. 4Groundhog Day celebrations were underway in Punxsutawney and Athens on Sunday morning. Students and locals submitted their predictions and despite people’s excitement toward the outcome or lack thereof, memories were created and fun was had.
Athens Photo Project supports mental health through creativity
By Ethan Herx | Feb. 4APP and its offshoot project, Recovery Reframed, work to reduce stigma around mental health and substance recovery through photography across Southeast Ohio and surrounding regions.
Trans Takeover challenges binaries on The Union stage
By Sophia Rooksberry | Feb. 4The Trans PSA event raised an estimated $1,300 to bolster transgender people.
ACRN DJs bring personality back to radio
By Alexandra Hopkins | Feb. 3ACRN DJs bring their own personalities and music niches to radio.
OU celebrates Year of the Snake, Lunar New Year Festivities
By Abby Waechter | Jan. 31Ohio University rings in the Year of the Snake with a vibrant Lunar New Year celebration.
Athens trivia nights provide spaces for fun, games
By Gina Napoli | Jan. 31Court Street locations including Union Bar, Pigskin and Jackie O’s offer a weekly trivia night and encourage those interested to join in the friendly competition.
Transfer students find second home at OU
By Mary Kate McNamee | Jan. 30Ohio University is home to all students, old and new.
Professor Roger Cooper attends every Chiefs game this season
By Gina Napoli | Jan. 29In addition to his involvement with the School of Media Arts and Studies and the OHIO in L.A. program, professor Roger Cooper has attended every Kansas City Chiefs game of the 2024 season.
Delta Gamma strengthens bonds at Anchor Academy
By Mary Kate McNamee | Jan. 28Delta Gamma’s executive members plan on traveling to Columbus for the annual Anchor Academy.
Students, instructors share thoughts on class expenses
By Ethan Herx | Jan. 28Textbooks come at a large price for many students, but some classes require even more.
Wake brings life to Athens punk scene
By Gina Napoli | Jan. 28Starting in August 2024, Wake consists of three Athens natives, all of whom share an appreciation for the local music scene. Learn more about the band’s upcoming songs, exhilarating performances and backgrounds with music.
Banana Bar Crawl infiltrates Athens’ hotspots
By Gina Napoli | Jan. 27This past weekend combined Bobcats, bananas and a lot of booze. After making its debut in November 2023, the Banana Bar Crawl finally made its way to Athens and brought a memorable evening to participating students and bars.
Stuart’s Opera House hosts Old Time Jam Night
By Ethan Herx | Jan. 24After a break in December and being rescheduled from earlier this month, Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville put on an old-time jam session led by Zeke Hutchison.
Clubs A-Z: African Jama group encourages cultural unity
By Gina Napoli | Jan. 24Formed in 2024, the African Jama club promotes the collaboration of dancing, singing and drumming among all students regardless of ethnicity.
Students abroad share experiences, advice
By Sophia Anness | Jan. 23Students abroad talk about a day in their life.
School of Art, Design moves across campus
By Ethan Herx | Jan. 22After moving out of Seigfred Hall and into the Research and Technology Center, students and staff are making emotional and physical adjustments to the new space.
Diehard Bobcat fans cultivate close-knit family
By Gina Napoli | Jan. 22The Ohio University athletics program provides several ways for locals, students and alumni to show their support. From season ticket holders to those born into the OU family, each fan remains loyal to their favorite team and understands what it means to be a Bobcat.
Students discuss Inauguration Day, second Trump term
By Ben Schneider | Jan. 21On Jan. 20, President-elect Donald Trump will be back in the Oval Office. Ohio University students weighed in on the upcoming Inauguration Day and the thought of a second Trump term.
OU honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
By Mary Kate McNamee | Jan. 21The university honors MLK through annual events, coming together with students to admire his legacy.
