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Weekender Briefs: Hunt for Easter Eggs, enjoy the International Street Fair

By Katie Millard | Apr. 5

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

Weekender Main: 'For The Tenth Time' speaks on mental health

By Gabrielle Cabanes | Apr. 5

“For The Tenth Time,” a show written by an Ohio University student to be performed this weekend in Putnam Hall, speaks on mental illness in instances of grief.

Tracking Trends and In Case You Missed It

Tracking Trends: Barbie is taken out of ‘Barbie World’ in upcoming movie

By McKenna Christy | Apr. 4

The live-action movie “Barbie” will be released on July 21 and is directed by Greta Gerwig. The Barbie doll debuted in 1959 and has evolved into a well-known franchise. Students share their thoughts about the upcoming film.

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Tying the knot after graduation

By Abreanna Blose | Apr. 4

Three seniors discuss their experiences as engaged to be married college students.

Senior dance majors preview their concert

By Isabella Pedrera | Apr. 4

Seniors of OU’s School of Dance previewed their spring concert and discuss their feelings about the upcoming performances.

Sights and Sounds: Mom's Weekend Dairy Barn Fest

Local artists showcase talent at Dairy Barn Fest

By Sophia Rooksberry | Apr. 2

Athens Art Guild, the Dairy Barn and Chi Omega joined forces last Friday and Saturday to present Dairy Barn Fest, a market of artwork.

Family Science Saturday provides accessible science education for all

By Grace Koennecke | Mar. 30

Hosted by Alpha Chi Sigma, the event will feature hands-on science experiments.

Mom’s Weekend approaches Athens

By Kylie Bridgeman | Mar. 30

Beginning Friday, campus will not only be bustling with students amidst fest season, but Bobcat moms from all around will be taking Athens by storm.

Weekender Main: 'The Addams Family' takes the stage

By Abby Jenkins | Mar. 30

This weekend, attend Lost Flamingo Theater Company’s showing of The Addams Family, a classic and iconic musical with a college twist, with fellow students playing the characters everyone knows and loves.

Athens Jazz Festival ends with foot-tapping-worthy concert

By McKenna Christy | Mar. 29

The Athens Jazz Festival lasted from March 22 to March 28 this year with performances from various artists from Ohio University, Athens and beyond. The closing event on Tuesday was with the Athens Community Jazz Ensemble, which was directed by Matthew James, a professor of saxophone and jazz studies at OU.

NPHC organizations create unity

By Kylie Bridgeman | Mar. 28

NPHC organizations are being threatened in the state of Florida, however, that threat encroaches upon the national landscape as copycat legislation is sure to follow.

Service animals providing ulti-mutt companionship

By Maia LeClair | Mar. 28

Students with service and support animals discuss their experiences with having an animal on campus and the accommodations needed.

Moms’ favorite students show appreciation, admiration

By McKenna Christy | Mar. 27

With Mom’s Weekend 2023 falling on the weekend of March 31, some students share how their moms have shaped their dreams and who they are as a person today. A few of the students were even influenced to go to Ohio University because it is their moms’ alma mater.