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Former Bachelor speaks about love on Valentine’s Eve

By Gabrielle Cabanes | Feb. 14

Former Bachelor Ben Higgins spoke to students in Baker Center about his experience as ABC’s “The Bachelor.”

The doc is in and she’s tuning in to Athens

By Alyssa Cruz | Feb. 13

Myiesha Taylor to host a lecture about the representation the animated series “Doc McStuffins” provides as well as her experience navigating the world of medicine as a Black female physician. Taylor holds a special connection to the show, being honored by Disney Junior for her accomplishments.

Couple’s Spotlight: Jason Preston and Micaylah Nash share their story

By Abreanna Blose | Feb. 13

Jason Preston and Micaylah Nash met as freshmen at Ohio University. Over four years later, the two are eager to spend the rest of their lives together.

Turkish Bobcats grieve, unite after devastating earthquake

By Alyssa Cruz | Feb. 13

A little over a week ago, a deadly earthquake hit Turkey and Syria, causing extreme devastation across the region. A group of Turkish Bobcats are banding together to grieve and raise money to help give aid to those in need.

Platonic love is in the air

By Gabrielle Cabanes | Feb. 12

With cupid's celebration approaching, students reflect on Galentine's Day traditions.

Hocking Hills Winery offers award-winning wines in scenic setting

By Cole Patterson | Feb. 12

Located just under 30 miles from Ohio University, the Hocking Hills Winery features many award-winning wines, nestled in a scenic setting within prime Ohio Appalachia.

Artist Spotlight: Lacy Davis portrays themes of family, womanhood through photography

By McKenna Christy | Feb. 12

Lacy Davis is a graduate student at Ohio University and an artist featured in the Women of Appalachia Project exhibit at the Dairy Barn Arts Center. Her images explore themes such as family and womanhood, which she was inspired by from inheriting her grandma’s belongings.

OU Mindfulness-Based Living organization practices being present, intentional

By McKenna Christy | Feb. 9

Sunder Singhani founded a newer organization on campus called OU Mindfulness-Based Living to create opportunities for students to practice mindfulness and meditation. As a doctoral student and mindfulness-based stress reduction teacher, he thought students could benefit from this type of organization on campus.

OU film clubs given chance to create, showcase short films

By Alyssa Cruz | Feb. 9

Rough Cut Collective and AVW Studios worked to put on a premier at the Athena Cinema last weekend.

Weekender Briefs: Unveil your inner emo or jump into a new book

By Grace Koennecke | Feb. 8

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

'Classics and Cocktails' continues

By Abby Jenkins | Feb. 8

Grab a friend and a drink and head Uptown for this weekend’s showing of the new “Classic and Cocktails” series the Athena, featuring the mystery film, “Clue.”

Artist Spotlight: Bryan Bielanski hopes to spread change, positivity through music

By Hannah Campbell | Feb. 8

Bielanski will be playing at the Smiling Skull, 108 W. Union St., this Friday at 8 p.m.

OU doctoral student encourages discussion space for first-gen students

By McKenna Christy | Feb. 7

We Are the First is a drop-in support space for first-generation students to share their experiences, both big and small. Sean Murphy, a health services psychology intern with Counseling and Psychological Services, sees the space as a way for first-generation students to reach out for support.