OU Swifties foster friendships, celebrate Harry Styles’ new album
By Taylor Morris | Mar. 5The Swift Society provides students with a space to celebrate Taylor Swift’s music while building connections and hosting philanthropy events.
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The Side Pieces bring representation, exhilarating drag performances
Mar. 4The Side Pieces is a group of drag artists with The Side Bar, with the mission to create a welcoming and fun space for everyone. The group performs themed shows and supports charities and organizations while providing Athens with a good time.
OU students achieve challenges, tough curriculum paths
By Aleni Bender | Mar. 3Many OU students take on multiple majors and minors as a way to enhance skills, broaden knowledge and create opportunities for post-graduation plans.
Mr. Evil ignites creativity, spunk in Athens’ music scene
By Lydia Emerine | Mar. 3One of the all-girls bands in Athens, Mr. Evil strives to showcase each member's voice and talent in songs and performances.
MoSo Farm practices sustainability, supports Athens
By Maria Saunders | Mar. 3MoSo Farm, a small farm in Athens County, has been focused on sustainable farming practices and healthy community since its owners started it.
Crumbs Bakery cultivates baked goods, fresh lifestyle
By Aaron Dick | Mar. 3Crumbs Bakery supplies handmade breads, crackers, cookies and more to Athens businesses and shoppers for nearly four decades. Worker-owned since 1986, the bakery operates out of ACEnet and delivers to local staples like Donkey Coffee, Seaman’s Cardinal Super Market and Kindred Market.
Weekender: Potted plant painting, mocktails, basketball
By Caitlyn Vance | Mar. 3This week, there will be spring festivities across Athens County to welcome warmer weather.
OU journaling club inspires creativity, conversation
By Fiona Petticrew | Feb. 26The Ohio University journaling club is hosting bi-weekly meetings. The club encourages any form of journaling and is open to any student.
Bulk Food Depot champions customer connections
By Aleni Bender | Feb. 26Bulk Food Depot is located in Athens and offers a variety of spices, grains and homemade items for customers to browse.
Penultimate Frisbert Phun-Thyme encourages friendly frisbee
By Fiona Petticrew | Feb. 24Penultimate Frisbert Phun-Thyme welcomes people who want to enjoy an exciting game of ultimate frisbee, without the stress of over-competitive opponents or teammates.
OU celebrates Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse
By Fiona Petticrew | Feb. 242026 is the Year of the Fire Horse. The horse symbolizes charging forward in life, and many people arrived in Ohio University Baker Ballroom Sunday to celebrate.
Weekender: Stephen King screening, internship opportunities, jazz at The Union
By Caitlyn Vance | Feb. 24This week, Athens residents can attend musical events, explore internship opportunities and cheer on the Bobcats.
Sneakthief returns to Athens, debut LP in the works
By Aaron Dick | Feb. 24Sneakthief plays at The Union on Wednesday as part of the Locals Only showcase. The band spent the past year recording its debut album in New Jersey with help from a Greater Columbus Arts Council grant.
Pink Cab transports women-identifying students safely
By Fiona Petticrew | Feb. 19Pink Cab, a student-run Ohio University organization, is available for any women-identifying student. Whenever a ride is needed, members can text in the GroupMe for a woman driver.
Bobcats, career services talk resume making
By Mary Kate McNamee | Feb. 19Ohio University students and employees from the Career Services department consider standout points of resumes and how to build a strong resume.
Students seek support at Academic Achievement Center
By Drew Hoffmaster | Feb. 17Students struggling academically or wanting help with a subject can turn to the Academic Achievement Center. The AAC offers a variety of services and support for whatever students need.
Cooking for Souls fights food insecurity in Athens
By Liv Jacobs | Feb. 17Cooking for Souls is giving Ohio University students an opportunity to give back to the Athens community. Through food drives and fundraisers, Cooking for Souls is dedicated to making a positive impact through its work.
Bobcats dream of spring break
By Maria Saunders | Feb. 12Ohio University students are already planning spring break trips to take advantage of the week off from classes.
Athens Crokinole Club creates friendship over board games
By Fiona Petticrew | Feb. 10The Athens Crokinole Club has been playing Crokinole for 11 years. Crokinole is a Canadian board game created in the 1800s, gaining popularity across the world for its simplicity and enjoyment.
Weekender: Dogs, craft nights, shows at The Union
By Maria Saunders | Feb. 10There are plenty of events to stay busy for Valentine’s Day, with dogs coming to campus, several Valentine’s Day-themed craft workshops and shows at The Union.
