Athens celebrates Valentine’s Day with COVID-19 restrictions
By Haley Swaino | Feb. 11, 2021Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and Athens has you covered during COVID-19.
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Student satisfaction varies arriving to Ohio University during their first on campus semester
By Taylor Burnette | Feb. 11, 2021Because of the pandemic, many OU students have varying opinions about their time on campus.
ARTS/West hosts annual For the Love of Athens photography contest, photo exhibit
By Kayla Bennett | Feb. 10, 2021For the Love of Athens allows for the people of Athens to experience through the eye of a lens. Those involved encourage people to come see the exhibit to experience a safe getaway from everyday life.
CLDC hosts bi-annual Career and Internship Fair
By Haley Swaino | Feb. 10, 2021From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., students were able to explore different job/internship opportunities in the online sessions they registered for.
Free nutrition counseling offered virtually to OU community
By Lily Roby | Feb. 9, 2021The Nutrition Treatment program will provide free telehealth nutrition counseling to OU faculty, staff and students.
Athens sees a spike in charitable giving as a result of COVID-19
By Riley Runnells | Feb. 9, 2021Be it small acts of kindness or large monetary donations, Athens and Ohio as a whole have seen an increase in charitable giving.
OU is offering free mental health services to out-of-state students
By Kayla Bennett | Feb. 7, 2021With its partnership with Morneau Shepell, OU is now able to offer the same mental health benefits to out-of-state students that stayed home due to COVID-19.
Students believe OU wellness days won’t have intended impact
By Colleen McLafferty | Feb. 7, 2021Rather than having spring break, students will be allotted three days divided between February, March and April to act as a break.
Joe Burrow auctions signed cleats to benefit Athens County Food Pantry
By Riley Runnells | Feb. 6, 2021The current highest bid is $2,100.
OU faculty work with NASA, further space biology research
By Isabel Nissley | Feb. 4, 2021Two Ohio University faculty, Nathaniel Szewczyk and Sarah Wyatt recently had their research published by NASA. However, this is not the first time either of them have worked with the aeronautics agency.
The Patton College of Education is hosting a continuation of their Munch and Learn series
By Kayla Bennett | Feb. 4, 2021This semester, The Patton College of Education is allowing a space for students to educate themselves and discuss societal issues by introducing Global Issues on Immigration: Mobilizing to Advocate for and Build Inclusive Communities.
Debates over a proposed federal minimum wage change persist in 2021
By Adonis Fryer | Feb. 4, 2021The federal minimum wage has not changed in 12 years.
Women’s Center offers many virtual events for February
By Haley Swaino | Feb. 3, 2021Through leading strong women in discussions of diversity and inclusion, the Women’s Center hopes to continue offering an outlet for conversation.
OU's Career and Leadership Development Center hosts Diversity & Career drop-in corners
By Kayla Bennett | Feb. 2, 2021Through virtual appointments, OU hosts virtual drop-ins and academic advising appointments to help students feel supported.
Q&A: Myles Cutler, owner of FRY’D, celebrates 1-year anniversary of 'good vibes and great fries'
By Juliana Colant | Feb. 2, 2021Anything you can imagine putting on fries, FRY’D probably has.
Ground ‘Hug’ Adventure celebrates 18th year and founding member of Athens Conservancy
By Anastasia Carter | Feb. 1, 2021The event honors a popular local conservationist and founder of the event, John Knouse.
Largemouth Brass Band rebrands with ‘Repilot’
By Erin Gardner | Feb. 1, 2021Originally from Athens but now based in Columbus, the band released an album over quarantine.
Athens Farmers Market is home to many inspiring vendors
By Kayla Bennett | Jan. 31, 2021The Athens Farmers Market creates its originality with the help of its committed vendors who give their time and effort to forge a sense of togetherness in Athens.
Hazel Reese Vintage Market offers vintage, antique items to Athens
By Lily Roby | Jan. 31, 2021The new market features more than 20 vendors selling vintage jewelry, clothes, crafter items and more.
OU recognizes World Hijab Day virtually
By Isabel Nissley | Jan. 31, 2021Due to pandemic-related safety concerns, OU’s recognition of World Hijab Day will occur virtually. Organizers hope that the online nature of this year’s World Hijab Day will allow more people to join the conversation.
