The life and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: how OU remembers
By Isabel Nissley | Sep. 29, 2020Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy lives on in Athens.
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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.
City officials prepare for a high-stakes Halloween weekend
By Colleen McLafferty | Sep. 24, 2020Some city events have been canceled while others are still up for discussion.
Q&A: Moon and Wheel’s Dr. Rose talks about the basics of tarot
By Erin Gardner | Sep. 24, 2020Moon and Wheel is located at 8 N. Court St., suite 412.
Scripps Latinx Network creates community, motivation for Latinx communication students
By Hannah Burkhart | Sep. 23, 2020Ohio University’s Scripps Latinx Network prides itself in creating networking opportunities for OU’s Latinx journalists.
Blotter: Campaign sign stolen; man fishes up firearm
By Grant Ritchey | Sep. 23, 2020The weapon was a pellet gun and deputies took it in for evidence.
Pomeroy Sternwheel Regatta brings town to life
By Keri Johnson | Sep. 23, 2020The 30th annual festival runs Thursday through Saturday.
Weekender Briefs: Join OHIO for a virtual music show; visit the new Rural Action Thrift Store
By Isabel Nissley | Sep. 23, 2020Here’s what you can do this weekend in Athens.
Brick City Records produces music, holds events virtually
By Lily Roby | Sep. 22, 2020Student-run organization-turned-capstone course Brick City Records has been adapting to a virtual curriculum.
Pop-up COVID-19 testing sites provide free testing, but city officials doubt the long-term viability of the method
By Lydia Colvin | Sep. 22, 2020Athens Mayor Steve Patterson has questioned the effectiveness of sporadic pop-up testing.
Students adjust to synchronous courses in various time zones
By Joe Timmerman | Sep. 22, 2020Students in places like California and Vietnam struggle to keep up with synchronous courses.
City Council: Areas rezoned for Athens Mold and Machine; possibility of trick-or-treating discussed
By Kyra Leckrone | Sep. 21, 2020Uptown Business Association Trick-or-Treat will not be happening this year, but trick-or-treating in residential neighborhoods will not be cancelled.
Psychology students learn and practice at campus clinic
By Keri Johnson | Sep. 21, 2020Students can work but also get help at the Ohio University Psychology and Social Work Clinic.
OU’s Global Opportunities programs affected by COVID-19 pandemic
By Hannah Burkhart | Sep. 21, 2020Ohio University’s Office of Global Opportunities is working with various programs and organizations in order to continue global and multicultural education.
