Athens Chamber annual golf benefit to get businesses “Back in the Saddle”
By Hannah Burkhart | Sep. 2, 2020Athens Area Chamber of Commerce and Athens Country Club are hosting the event.
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Marching 110 virtually plays on
By Lily Roby | Sep. 2, 2020The ‘Most Exciting Band in the Land’ is performing virtually.
Weekender Briefs: Paint at the Dairy Barn, take a yoga class
By Taylor Burnette | Sep. 2, 2020From painting to yoga. Don’t miss this weeks events!
Local legend DJ Barticus hosts weekly dance parties online during pandemic
By Taylor Burnette | Sep. 1, 2020DJ Barticus is still hosting weekly shows — but this time on Twitch.
Athens rallies to end racist practices, support Black lives
By Jillian Craig | Aug. 31, 2020Speeches used statistics to show racism in institutions.
Bodhi Tree Guesthouse & Studio teaches prenatal yoga practice
By Keri Johnson | Aug. 31, 2020The Bodhi Tree Guesthouse & Studio has weekly prenatal yoga classes.
Students on and around campus express concerns about partygoers
By Erin Gardner | Aug. 30, 2020Students living on campus are worried about mask safety and social distancing.
Chesterhill Produce Auction provides local food amid pandemic
By Lily Roby | Aug. 28, 2020Employees and volunteers of Rural Action, AmeriCorps and other organizations work at the auction.
Romance Awareness Month inspires writers, celebration of life
By Keri Johnson | Aug. 25, 2020The month raises awareness to stay in tune with your lovey-dovey side.
OU professors discuss ways to combat climate change
By Lily Roby | Aug. 24, 2020Recent use of industrial factories and transportation has led to escalating greenhouse gases.
LGBT Center hosts monthly summer SpeakOUt panel
By Erin Gardner | July 20, 2020The panel will take place July 23 and will focus on queer people of color.
Coronavirus: Athens County approaching level 4 as cases rise
By Ian McKenzie | July 16, 2020There have been nearly 150 new cases in Athens County in the last two weeks.
Athens restaurants and bars close, require masks as COVID-19 cases rises
By Ian McKenzie | July 11, 2020Several restaurants, including Bagel Street Deli, have decided to temporarily close.
City of Athens to have firework display for Fourth of July
By Taylor Burnette | July 2, 2020Social distancing guidelines are in place, and masks are encouraged for all celebrations.
Weekender Briefs: What’s happening this week
By Hannah Burkhart | July 2, 2020More lists will come as events are rescheduled.
Incoming OU freshmen complete orientation online as a result of COVID-19
By Hannah Burkhart | July 1, 2020Bobcat Student Orientation’s online move in order to fight the spread of COVID-19 is keeping everyone safe but creates huge changes from the face-to-face experience.
Men’s health awareness celebrated in June
By Keri Johnson | June 30, 2020June brings light to a far-reaching topic.
Weekender Briefs: What’s happening this week
By Erin Gardner | June 18, 2020More lists will come as events are rescheduled.
Pride Month celebrates LGBTQ identities, reflection on historic roots
By Riley Runnells | June 9, 2020OU’s LGBT Center is hosting a month of virtual programming.
World Environment Day focuses on biodiversity
By Taylor Burnette | June 5, 2020Ohio University professors and students are working toward environmental projects and awareness.
