Weekender Briefs: Join OU Hillel for virtual Shabbat, parade in place with Passion Works
By Isabel Nissley | Oct. 28, 2020Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
LOCAL
Early voting is a popular choice this year among students, citizens in Athens
By Ryan Maxin | Oct. 27, 2020Early voting numbers have increased significantly from the last presidential election, no doubt due to COVID-19.
City Council: COVID-19 update received, ARTS/West program specialist recommended to return
By Kyra Leckrone | Oct. 26, 2020Public health officials said Ohio University students are no longer completely to blame for COVID-19 spread.
Professors, students talk about benefits of plant-based diets
By Colleen McLafferty | Oct. 26, 2020As interest grows in plant-based diets, people are seeing more benefits.
Students make their own Halloween fun during COVID-19 pandemic
By Claire Schiopota | Oct. 25, 2020With limited events put on by the City of Athens and OU, many students will celebrate Halloween in small groups this year.
OU George Floyd Memorial Scholarship supports student leaders
By Hannah Burkhart | Oct. 25, 2020The scholarship will bring awareness to racial justice.
Coronavirus: Athens County passes 1,200 cases
By Ian McKenzie | Oct. 25, 2020OU has tested over 3,000 students and employees through random testing.
Live Healthy Appalachia hosts plant-based diet mini course with Esselstyn family
By Hannah Burkhart | Oct. 25, 2020Live Healthy Appalachia and the Esselstyn family are teaming up to educate people on plant-based diets.
Jackie O’s teams up with Planned Parenthood for fundraiser
By Kayla Bennett | Oct. 25, 2020Planned Parenthood works with Jackie O’s to host an online fundraiser.
Alumni magazine forms meaningful connections
By Isabel Nissley | Oct. 22, 2020Reconnecting alumni with their alma mater, Ohio Today tells stories with heart and substance.
Endowment from Joe Burrow Heisman donations allows Athens County Food Pantry to serve for generations to come
By Lydia Colvin | Oct. 21, 2020Athens County Food Pantry and other charitable organizations work to continue fighting against hunger following Joe Burrow’s Heisman Trophy Speech.
Ohio University students are starting their own businesses
By Erin Gardner | Oct. 21, 2020From clothing brands to self care products, these OU students are juggling their course work with running a business.
Q&A: Athens Mayor Steve Patterson talks about COVID-19 cases in Athens, pandemic’s affect on his position
By Maya Morita | Oct. 21, 2020The mayor of Athens, Ohio discusses the difficulties of COVID-19 from a public servant’s perspective.
Student makeup artists adapt to pandemic
By Keri Johnson | Oct. 21, 2020Student makeup artists work to keep up their craft during COVID-19.
Weekender Briefs: Take a walking tour of the Ridges; take a socially distant hike
By Erin Gardner | Oct. 21, 2020Here’s what you can do in Athens this October weekend.
Instagram influencers discuss the ups, downs of creating their own network
By Kayla Bennett | Oct. 20, 2020Caralee Pridemore, Bianca Stout and Whitney Burkhart discuss the hardship of building an Instagram platform and have advice for others.
City Council: ARTS/West to get streaming services, Council urged to renegotiate police contract
By Kyra Leckrone | Oct. 19, 2020ARTS/West will be able to stream from its facility in order to remain open and running during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Passion Works inspires pandemic creativity
By Haley Swaino | Oct. 19, 2020Passion Works is hosting Virtual Community Art Nights.
Athens businesses create fall fun amid pandemic
By Haley Swaino | Oct. 19, 2020From Libby’s Pumpkin Patch to the Athens Farmers Market.
Coronavirus: Athens County reports 1,145 cases, university reports 7.4% positivity rate in random testing
By Ian McKenzie | Oct. 18, 2020About 85% of cases in Athens County are people under 30.
