Bob Woodward visits Ohio University, discusses career
By Gabrielle Cabanes | Mar. 2Bob Woodward shared his wisdom at Ohio University Wednesday night.
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Ohio University archives hold possibly Hitler’s urinal, much more
By Katie Millard | Mar. 2The Mahn Center on the fifth floor of Alden Library holds a rumored slab of Hitler’s urinal, a birthday gift from Walter Cronkite to fellow journalist Cornelius Ryan. This may not be a true artifact, but the Ryan Room in which it’s housed offers many more important artifacts from World War II.
Directors of the Women’s Center discuss importance of Women’s History Month
By Kylie Bridgeman | Mar. 2Women’s Center director Chris Fowler and assistant director Letitia Price detailed their goals for the center as well as the significance of March.
Entertainment venue employees discuss audience etiquette
By Sophia Rooksberry | Mar. 1Staff members of Memorial Auditorium, the Athena Cinema and Donkey Coffee offer perspective on the general etiquette of their audiences.
Disaster Animal Response Team searching for volunteers in Athens
By Connor Chomicki | Mar. 1DART looks after animal companions when disaster strikes.
What Black History Month looked like at OU
By Alyssa Cruz | Feb. 28With Black History Month 2023 wrapping up, OU celebrated accordingly with festivities, lectures and various events.
Archivists at OU create order, collections out of the chaos
By McKenna Christy | Feb. 28The Robert E. and Jean R. Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections on the fifth floor of Alden Library is one place where history is preserved. Students, researchers, faculty and anyone with an interest in local, national and world history may find collections with lessons to learn about the past.
Student Spotlight: Natalie Schneider, near miss being a Leap Day baby
By Caroline Kammerer | Feb. 28How one student avoided the fate of only one birthday every four years.
Scripps PRSSA competes in national competition
By Alyssa Cruz | Feb. 27Scripps PRSSA has created a campaign called “5 or Nothing” in an effort to promote news literacy as a part of the Bateman Case Study Competition.
SOAP advocates for preservation of OU’s history
By McKenna Christy | Feb. 27Although a new organization on campus, the Society of Athens Preservation, or SOAP, is already working on fulfilling its mission of advocating for the preservation of Athens, Ohio’s rich history.
White’s Mill enchants customers with its rich history, local charm
By Gabrielle Cabanes | Feb. 27White’s Mill stands strong right outside of Athens as a store filled with history and local goods loved by customers.
Annual International Dinner returns in lively event
By Connor Chomicki | Feb. 26The International Student Union presented their annual dinner Saturday in celebration of global humanity.
Department of Aviation teaches future pilots, aviation professionals
By McKenna Christy | Feb. 26The Gordon K. Bush Ohio University Airport is the place where some students learn to take flight. While the aviation industry is developing, OU’s Department of Aviation is preparing future pilots and aviation professionals.
Students debate the best pizza in Athens
By Kylie Bridgeman | Feb. 26From Courtside Pizza to GoodFellas, Athens offers a number of options for pizza lovers.
El Tenampa entrances Athens with delicious dishes, drinks
By Ankita Bansode | Feb. 26The Mexican restaurant on Court Street has become a favorite for Athens locals and OU students alike.
Live Healthy Kids program promotes healthy lifestyle among Appalachian youth
By Abreanna Blose | Feb. 23A local, wellbeing nonprofit, Live Healthy Appalachia, has established the Live Healthy Kids program to help foster healthy habits among Appalachian youth. Second graders in eight different Southeast Ohio schools are learning nutritional lessons today for a healthier tomorrow.
Students reflect on shooting at Michigan State University
By Gabrielle Cabanes | Feb. 23After the shooting at Michigan State University, students at OU reflect on their emotions.
Weekender Main: A look at the 19th Ohio Latin American Conference
By Abby Jenkins | Feb. 23Attend the 19th Ohio Latin American Conference this weekend at no cost to learn about Latin American themes through speakers, panels and feature films.
Students, staff discuss true crime's buzz in media
By Cole Patterson | Feb. 23Despite true crime media’s dark nature, viewers and listeners aren’t scared off.
Weekender Briefs: attend conferences, celebrate Black History Month
By Katie Millard | Feb. 22Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
