Ohio feels the vibrations
By Maggie Valentine | Sep. 21With a record-breaking turnout this year for auditions, dance group OU Vibrations is better than ever as they prepare for this year’s halftime shows and dance fundraisers.
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The meaning behind the ink: students, professionals share significance of tattoos
By Sophia Rooksberry | Sep. 21Ohio University students along with a local tattoo artist discuss what having tattoos means to them.
What’s new with Issue 2? Athens officials, advocates react to the Marijuana Legalization Initiative
By Abreanna Blose | Sep. 20This fall, Ohio could become the 24th state to fully legalize marijuana. Voters will head to the ballot this November and vote on Issue 2, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative.
TA Jennifer Woolley Barone’s love letter to comms
By Libby Evans | Sep. 19Ohio University TA Jennifer Woolley Barone shares her story of navigating the fears of finding one’s passion and how she fell in love with both communications and her teaching career.
Members of the Ohio University History Association bring the past to life
By Abreanna Blose | Sep. 19The Ohio University History Association (OUHA) works to create a space for any student interested in history while preparing for the future.
Bobcats ready to relive the Eras Tour on the big screen
By Cami Seymore | Sep. 18The Swifties of campus discuss their plans to see “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” movie as it coincides with OU’s fall break.
Students are enjoying the summer weather at Emeriti Park
By Kaylin Pickett | Sep. 18Ohio University students spend their free time around the pond at Emeriti Park enjoying the campus scenery.
Bobcats find motivation in music
By Grace Koennecke | Sep. 18Three OU students share the reasoning behind their need for music in their everyday lives.
Observing Hispanic Heritage Month
By Isabella Pedrera | Sep. 18The U.S. honors Hispanic heritage during September and October.
Bobcats talk about International Equal Pay Day
By Abby Jenkins | Sep. 18International Equal Pay Day is an important day with little recognition from the general public. Ohio University staff and students discuss the day’s importance to them and to the rest of the world.
Ohio Pawpaw Festival celebrates native fruit, supports small businesses
By Gabrielle Cabanes | Sep. 17The annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival was held at Lake Snowden this weekend which included vendors, education tents, food stands, music and many other local goodies.
First-year Bobcats adjust to a new academic and social environment
By Carly DeLuca | Sep. 17As the fall semester kicks into high gear, first-year students have been given a chance to settle into their new home at Ohio University and find their way around.
‘Roman Candle’ explodes on to Athens music scene
By Ethan Herx | Sep. 17Roman Candle is new to the Athens music scene, but has quickly gained a devoted fanbase.
Students ‘flock’ to Earl’s Coop
By Lulu McGhee | Sep. 15While waiting in line, students provide their opinions on the new meal-swipe option.
Q&A with Steve the Squirrel
By Sophia Rooksberry | Sep. 14The beloved mascot of Housing and Residence Life answers some questions to help dorm-dwellers settle in to their new living environment.
Students cope with being away from siblings
By Abby Jenkins | Sep. 14Being far away from siblings in college can be difficult, or it can simply prolong the inevitable bickering for a short while. Students share how they are dealing with being away from the ones closest to them.
Do standardized test scores matter in college?
By Disha Hoque | Sep. 13Students discuss the changing culture around high-school standardized testing and its effects on college admissions
Bobcats have a passion for fashion
By Jackson McCoy | Sep. 13Students represent different styles as they begin this year’s fall semester.
Students discuss: is OU still a party school?
By Sophia Rooksberry | Sep. 13Ohio University’s reputation of being a “party school” is discussed by undergraduate students who are surrounded by the pervasive culture.
Off-Campus chaos: second year students struggle to find housing
By Abreanna Blose | Sep. 13Last fall semester, Ohio University admitted a record-breaking freshmen class, leading to a housing shortage on campus. Now, students are scrambling to find a place off-campus they can call, “home.”
