Q&A: Pandemic Twitter icon Gerald Stratford talks big veg
By Keri Johnson | Nov. 1, 2020This past May, the retired fisherman went viral on Twitter with “a bucket of spuds.”
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Students, staff discuss reality of academic burnout
By Haley Swaino | Nov. 1, 2020As COVID-19 has altered just about every aspect of human life, academics can seemingly become the least of college student’s current worries.
Campus officials urge students to take the Campus Climate Survey
By Erin Gardner | Oct. 30, 2020The survey’s deadline is Nov. 2.
Community forum hosts candidates for open Athens County Commissioner position
By Ryan Maxin | Oct. 29, 2020Democratic incumbent Charlie Adkins and his independent opponent Bill Hayes.
Gyms adapt, experience losses during COVID-19
By Bekah Bostick | Oct. 28, 2020Some students who are back on campus prefer to work out at Ping during the pandemic.
Ceramics celebrated at local pottery sale
By Keri Johnson | Oct. 28, 2020The Blue Moon Pottery sale runs from noon to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday.
Police Blotter: Man is threatened on Facebook; juveniles yell profanities at 911 dispatcher
By Grant Ritchey | Oct. 28, 2020From a man was being threatened on Facebook for allegedly sleeping with another man’s wife to a woman walking barefoot along State Route 13, read the latest blotter for all the latest activity happening in the Athens County area.
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.
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.
