'Always Athens' podcast highlights local faces
By Caitlyn Vance | Feb. 3“Always Athens,“ created by Athens local Tyler Wurth, features some of the city's hard working entrepreneurs and residents.
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OU alumnus Jerry Jackson's legacy extends far beyond the court
By Aaron Dick | Feb. 3Jerry Jackson, who died Jan. 13 at age 84, led Ohio University to the Elite Eight in 1964, but the Rendville native spent the next four decades as a beloved teacher and leader in Southeast Ohio.
Weekender Briefs: Sibling’s Weekend, science, Super Bowl
By Caitlyn Vance | Feb. 3This week brings various events for Athens’ residents and guests, as Ohio University celebrates its annual Sibs Weekend.
Hockey: Ohio suffers two defeats against top-five rival Niagara
By Annabelle Grace | Feb. 2Ohio fell in both games to Niagara last weekend.
Wrestling: Ohio falls 23-10 to Central Michigan
By Jude Hannahs | Feb. 2Ohio is now 4-4 on the season with a recent loss to Central Michigan.
Honoring Catherine O’Hara: Emmy-winning actress, comedy icon
By Luke Ream | Feb. 2The world lost an icon of her craft in Catherine O’Hara on Jan. 30. The “Home Alone” and “Schitt’s Creek” actress left a legacy to remember her by and lives on through her masterful work.
Fruth Pharmacy closes doors
By Finn Smith | Feb. 2Fruth Pharmacy closes all locations amidst growing concerns of pharmacy deserts in rural parts of Ohio. Pharmacy deserts, a 10-mile area that contains no retail pharmacy, pose threats to rural residents' access to care.
Editorial: UAOU still fights for fair compensation
By The Post Editorial Board | Feb. 2As of Jan. 28, the United Academics of Ohio University has gone 91 days without receiving a response to its proposal for improved compensation. The reason for this current compensation proposal is to advocate for higher pay with a three-year plan that can make it happen.
Women's Basketball: Ohio falls to Miami, drops 3rd straight game
By Brandon Gross | Feb. 2Ohio fell on the road to Miami on Saturday.
Silver Bridge Coffee Company blends coffee, compassion
By Fiona Petticrew | Feb. 2Silver Bridge is served throughout Athens, pleasing many with its assortment of blends and roasts, as well as the company’s dedication to serving others.
Men’s Basketball: Ohio stars shine in dominating effort at Buffalo
By Owen Lipstreu | Jan. 31Ohio got a much needed road win over Buffalo.
Hobbies lower stress, offering community to those searching
By Ruby Johnson | Jan. 30“Grandma hobbies” like knitting, crocheting and embroidering are actually beneficial to us. With a resurgence of these “old” hobbies, more and more people need a place to find community and showcase their skills and ideas.
Kai Cenat’s reading journey sparks conversation about literacy
By Dawnelle Blake | Jan. 30Kai Cenat's newest endeavor of self-improvement, studying fashion design and improving his literacy, has triggered conversations across platforms about literacy rates and influencers’ ability to motivate readership.
The Athena Cinema introduces Stephen King film series, ‘Enter the Kingdom’
By Jude Hannahs | Jan. 30Following the success of its series showing David Lynch films, The Athena Cinema launched a new series dedicated to adaptations based on the works of famous author, Stephen King.
Kickin' with Kyra: Consider politics when dating
By Kyra Dapore | Jan. 30Politics is a basis of morality in many ways, and with how much it’s changing the world and our view of it, it’s OK to limit the dating pool based on politics. Belief systems of all types can be dating factors.
Men’s Basketball: What to know as Ohio looks to end losing streak at Buffalo
By Owen Lipstreu | Jan. 30What to know for Buffalo.
Wrestling: Everything to know for Central Michigan
By Jackson Huxel | Jan. 30Everything to know for the Chippewas.
Local authors represent Appalachia, discuss their work
By Fiona Petticrew | Jan. 30Athens loves to support small businesses and local artists, but people may not be as familiar with the city’s local authors. Haley DeVore is an Athens local who is set to release her first sci-fi dystopian novel this year and is ecstatic to share her work with others. Stephanie Gibson, another local author, has written two books and has one in progress currently.
