The Pub anticipates 50th anniversary June 29
By Sophia Rooksberry | June 28, 2024The beloved bar and grill invites alumni, students and locals to join the block party celebration.
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Rooks Reflects: Choose hostels when planning travel accommodation
By Sophia Rooksberry | June 27, 2024Nothing beats the savings, city-immersion and social environment of hostels.
New fire department headquarters opening this winter
By Mary Kate McNamee | June 27, 2024The new fire station has been in progress for a year and is set to open this winter. The station is equipped with new features including energy-efficient solar panels, zones of priority and an easy transportation layout.
Taylor’s Table Talk: internship requirements can be difficult to fulfill
By Taylor Orcutt | June 26, 2024The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism requires all journalism majors to complete a 200-hour internship to graduate. Though the requirement promotes experiential learning, students face barriers to completing it.
Ohio University celebrates, reflects on Flag Day
By Gina Napoli | June 26, 2024The American flag is officially recognized on June 14th each year. Read about the ways veterans and professors celebrate and observe the holiday amidst its recent controversy in society.
'Kids on Campus' inspires, educates during the summer
By Gina Napoli | June 26, 2024Kids on Campus is an annual program that creates memorable experiences for campers through educational, nutritional and recreational activities. Learn more about the program's mission, goals and history. Read more at the link in our bio!
Ethan’s Excerpts: Ohio an underrated outdoor destination
By Ethan Herx | June 26, 2024From biking across the state to Appalachian Trail level hikes, Ohio has more to offer than just cornfields.
“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” reignites comedy-action film flame
By Nyla Gilbert | June 25, 2024The fourth entry in the “Bad Boys” franchise is definitely worth seeing.
From the Grapevine: Reddit has the answers
By Libby Evans | June 23, 2024Without the toxicity of an extension of one’s identity onto a social platform, open forums such as Reddit allow people to ask tough questions and give the tough answers. Without the ego diminishing feed of people and places, this alternative media with anonymous users has its own physicality of real truths, both dangerous and helpful.
Taylor’s Table Talk: Undergraduate research experience is inaccessible
By Taylor Orcutt | June 19, 2024Research experience in undergraduate programs can help boost acceptance rates to graduate programs and academic careers. However, undergraduate research opportunities are riddled with obstacles.
Alden Library closes parts of third floor due to small fire
By Maggie Amacher | June 19, 2024A small fire from a fan has Alden Library’s third floor closed for cleanup. While part of the floor will be closed, sections of it will remain open including the CoLab and the Friends of the Libraries Room.
Sassy Cassie: Dating shows are guilty pleasures
By Cassie Dye | June 19, 2024Dating shows are widely popular, but have some serious moral questions to be answered.
Athens City restores City Building bell
By Olivia Gilliand | June 18, 2024Athens restores City Building bell after years of an empty cupola. This is one of many historic preservation projects.
Girl, Uninterrupted: Summer break puts college kids in limbo
By Mackenzie Shuman | June 18, 2024Summer break is the lifesaving, annual oasis for kids from elementary to high school, but in college, it's a nightmare.
Artist Spotlight: Ghost Fan Club returns with exploration of melancholia, grief
By Sophia Rooksberry | June 18, 2024The upcoming self-titled EP balances a tough edge and softcore instrumentals
Board of Trustees considers raising tuition, discusses university financials
By Olivia Gilliand , Paige Fisher , Suzanne Piper and Sydney Myers | June 16, 2024The Board of Trustees met Friday to discuss raising tuition and evaluate university financials.
Hunter Biden found guilty of three felonies
By Suzanne Piper | June 14, 2024Hunter Biden was charged with three felonies involving a gun and drugs. A trial date hasn’t been set.
Ethan’s Excerpts: The joy of film photography
By Ethan Herx | June 13, 2024Before the rise of digital cameras available to the masses, moments in life were captured on film.
OU bars experience changes during summer months
By Ashley Pomplas | June 13, 2024Athens is home to over 20 different bars, most residing on Court Street. When Ohio University students are in town, all of the bars are usually at capacity and busy during the week. When students are away during the summer, however, the bars' atmosphere differs drastically, according to employees.
From the Grapevine: Social media makes fewer degrees of separation
By Libby Evans | June 13, 2024Studies show the theory of six degrees of separation, or six social connections between any two people, holds validity across the world and within the palms of social media.
