Student makeup artists adapt to pandemic
By Keri Johnson | Oct. 21, 2020Student makeup artists work to keep up their craft during COVID-19.
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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.
WideOpen exhibition showcases diverse photography
By Isabel Nissley | Oct. 15, 2020The Dairy Barn formatted the exhibition to in-person and virtual.
The Wicked Lobstah makes its way to Athens
By Hannah Burkhart | Oct. 15, 2020The Wicked Lobstah, a traveling food truck, will be in Athens on Saturday to give the city a taste of fresh lobster cuisine.
Pandemic introduces students to roller skating
By Keri Johnson | Oct. 14, 2020Several Ohio University students have picked up a new hobby: roller skating.
ACRN prepares for upcoming virtual concerts
By Anastasia Carter | Oct. 14, 2020ACRN is working to increase their audience with new events.
OU organizations celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
By Kayla Bennett | Oct. 13, 2020Organizations like the Multicultural Center, Scripps Latinx Network and EL 787 work together to celebrate the month.
Local resin artist creates whimsical, handcrafted pieces
By Baylee DeMuth | Oct. 13, 2020Owens’ products are made with a whole lot of love and a whole lot of glitter.
Q&A: Damaris Hilbert talks starting Collette Contours while in college
By Emma Skidmore | Oct. 11, 2020Damaris Hilbert has been doing nails and lashes for four months and started the brand Collette Contours to bring her skills to clients.
Coronavirus: Athens County surpasses 1,000 cases
By Ian McKenzie | Oct. 11, 2020Over 100 cases have been reported each week for the last three weeks.
Comparing COVID-19 policies in universities throughout Ohio
By Emma Skidmore | Oct. 8, 2020All universities encourage masks and social distancing.
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.
Rocky Brands military contracts provide local products at-large
By Anna Millar | Oct. 7, 2020A $9 million Navy contract awarded to Nelsonville’s Rocky Brands was extended in the spring of this year.
Rural health care systems are essential for combating COVID-19 in Southeast Ohio
By Molly Wilson | Oct. 7, 2020Even through the lack of available health care in rural Southeast Ohio, small health care systems provide communities with essential medical services during the pandemic.
