People connect with their trees amid COVID-19 pandemic
By Joe Timmerman | Oct. 8, 2020During this time of social disconnect, people are finding ways to connect with nature.
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Activists work in Southeast Ohio
By Keri Johnson | Oct. 8, 2020Many activists call the region home.
Drive-in theaters provide entertainment during pandemic
By Colleen McLafferty | Oct. 8, 2020Drive-in owners and managers reflect on COVID-19’s impact on the business.
Walk, Run, Roll 5K fundraiser goes virtual
By Abby Brown | Oct. 7, 2020Here’s how the annual Battle the Blitz fundraiser, hosted by the OU physical therapy majors, is being put on during COVID-19.
Weekender Briefs: Laugh and learn at Javier Ávila’s show, tour the Athens Asylum
By Isabel Nissley | Oct. 7, 2020Here are some events you can look forward to in Athens this weekend.
Documentary filmmaker celebrates Southeast Ohio towns
By Keri Johnson | Oct. 7, 2020Evan Shaw, a lifelong resident of Appalachia, makes documentaries about Southeast Ohio for WOUB Public Media.
Thurber House continues to foster imagination, connection online
By Anna Wilhelm | Oct. 6, 2020Virtual events meet audiences with authenticity and humor.
West Virginia residents reflect on Mothman's popularity
By Erin Gardner | Oct. 6, 2020The legend originated in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month offers education, activism
By Hannah Burkhart | Oct. 4, 2020October means it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the world is working together to spread awareness.
Cats’ Cupboard assists students, faculty throughout pandemic
By Lily Roby | Oct. 1, 2020The OU food pantry Cats’ Cupboard supplies food and personal care items to those in need.
The effects of a pandemic on film, from Hollywood to Athens
By Riley Runnells | Oct. 1, 2020OU students and professors discuss the pandemic’s impact on the film industry.
Athens AMVET Riders raise money for veterans in need
By Keri Johnson | Sep. 30, 2020Kick-off October this weekend at the Athens AMVETS.
Weekender Briefs: Enjoy live music with the Next Level band, relax with power flow yoga
By Isabel Nissley | Sep. 30, 2020Here are some events you should check out this weekend.
OU students continue to adjust to pandemic as Phase Two begins
By Keri Johnson | Sep. 28, 2020The university’s Phase Two began on Monday.
ReUse Makerspace, thrift store reopens thanks to Southeast Ohio organizations
By Lily Roby | Sep. 28, 2020A number of local organizations including Rural Action have worked hard all year to bring the beloved ReUse Makerspace and thrift store back to life.
Students acquire new hobbies amidst the pandemic
By Abby Brown | Sep. 28, 2020Here’s how and why, during this seven month quarantine, people have developed new hobbies.
Q&A: Cirò’s Francis McFadden talks restaurants reopening in COVID-19
By Erin Gardner | Sep. 27, 2020McFadden talks about how COVID-19 has impacted business.
Athens County Public Library hosts upcycled hat exhibit all September
By Hannah Burkhart | Sep. 27, 2020The women behind Slow Chapeaux, Jan Spring and Kate Kelley, believe in slow fashion and use this belief to upcycle hats.
Tuesday Night Laughs provides virtual comedy
By Anastasia Carter | Sep. 27, 2020The show streams live on Twitch, hosted by DJ A-Roc.
OU celebrates Women Entrepreneurship Week
By Lily Roby | Sep. 24, 2020With the help of both OU’s Center of Entrepreneurship and Women’s Center, OU executed a virtual opportunity for students to gain inspiration from woman founders.
