Athens provides outdoor escapes from pandemic stress
By Lauren Serge | May 23, 2020The town has countless surrounding natural areas that allow for an abundance of outdoor activities and exploration, specifically during the summer months.
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Q&A: Nikki Blonsky talks starring in ‘Hairspray,’ her new Instagram show
By Riley Runnells | May 18, 2020The actress has also starred in Lifetime’s Queen Sized and ABC Family’s Huge.
Q&A: Stephen Kramer Glickman talks being Gustavo on ‘Big Time Rush,’ stand-up comedy
By Riley Runnells | May 11, 2020Glickman is known for playing Gustavo on Nickelodeon’s Big Time Rush.
Legacy students celebrate Mother’s Day with shared love of OU
By Gabriella Hayes | May 10, 2020Current and former students reminisce with their mothers about times in Athens.
WOUB provides educational programming for K-12 students
By Riley Runnells | May 8, 2020Local Ohio channels are providing programming for K-12 students in partnership with PBS.
OU emphasizes year-round focus on sexual assault awareness
By Lexi Lepof | May 8, 2020OUPD and Survivor Advocacy Program work to keep sexual assault awareness alive year-round at Ohio University.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but it deserves year-round recognition
By Erin Gardner | May 8, 2020Students and CPS staff talk about what they are doing for Mental Health Awareness Month.
Q&A: David Sutcliffe talks ‘Gilmore Girls,’ Canadian television and psychotherapy
By Riley Runnells | May 4, 2020Sutcliffe is most known for his role as Christopher on Gilmore Girls.
Q&A: Scott Patterson talks ‘Gilmore Girls,’ baseball, music and more
By Riley Runnells | Apr. 28, 2020The actor is most known for his role as Luke Danes on Gilmore Girls.
Education majors adjust classes, internships to remote learning
By Keri Johnson | Apr. 23, 2020Student teachers are now gaining teaching experience virtually.
City, landlords, students try to stay safe during spring moving season
By Keri Johnson | Apr. 22, 2020Students work with landlords and Athens City to safely move out of their rented apartments and houses.
Athens Books to Prisoners provides educational materials for incarcerated persons
By Baylee DeMuth | Apr. 22, 2020The nonprofit organization sends books to prisoners in Ohio upon request.
Local podcasts adapt to the coronavirus
By Lily Roby | Apr. 21, 2020Producers of local podcasts, such as ‘#ScrippsTalks’ and ‘Spectrum,’ have had to modify their production schedules to record in isolation in order to keep publishing content.
Animal shelters see rise in adoptions, fosters since start of pandemic
By Lauren Serge | Apr. 21, 2020The Athens County Dog Shelter and Athens County Humane Society have received an increase in adoptions and fosters of their cats and dogs during COVID-19.
Q&A: Jackson Rathbone talks ‘Twilight,’ music and social anxiety
By Riley Runnells | Apr. 20, 2020The actor, musician and producer is known for his role as Jasper Hale in Twilight.
OU, Athens celebrate 50th Earth Day virtually
By Lily Roby | Apr. 20, 2020This April, OU is celebrating its first ever Virtual Earth Month due to the global pandemic.
Athens residents find escape from pandemic stress through gardening
By Lily Roby | Apr. 20, 2020Gardeners are coming together to grow produce and focus on their mental health.
Q&A: Hannah Stater, ‘Hannah Harpist,’ reflects on TikTok, next steps in music
By Jack Hiltner | Apr. 19, 2020The TikTok star is working on her own album she plans to release in the fall.
Students adjust to learning languages remotely
By Keri Johnson | Apr. 16, 2020Students taking language classes through Ohio University struggle with the change to online learning.
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio assists nonprofits with emergency response fund
By Keri Johnson | Apr. 16, 2020The fund brings nonprofits together in solidarity during the pandemic.
