Ethan’s Excerpts: Being sober at a party school is isolating
By Ethan Herx | Aug. 27, 2024With less than one-third of college students not drinking, a social community without alcohol can be hard to find.
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Shana Collins works to protect students’ mental health
By Emily Stokes | Aug. 27, 2024Third-year student Shana Collins advocates for mental health, pushing for policies in the Student Senate and bereavement bill.
Taylor's Table Talk: Pandemic, social media impact political participation
By Taylor Orcutt | Aug. 27, 2024From pop culture to state laws, the pandemic and social media have impacted political participation. With the 2024 presidential election approaching, the extent of the impacts will be uncovered.
Micah McCarey holds launch party for congressional campaign
By Paige Fisher | Aug. 27, 2024Micah McCarey, Athens City Councilmember at-large, engages students and community members in his campaign for the House of Representatives.
Student journalists are reinventing, supporting the future of their field
By Olivia Gilliand | Aug. 26, 2024Student media organizations are now facing an issue that the journalism field as a whole has been seeing for years- a decline in support. Despite this, student media is now being used to cover communities beyond its campuses and leaders of these organizations are rethinking how they operate to step up to the task.
Daily Rundown: Preparing for Mari: Athens adjusting to recreational marjiuana sales, Shana Collins works to protect students’ mental health, Football: Breaking down Ohio’s defensive backs, and more.
By Abby Waechter | Aug. 26, 2024Preparing for Mari: Athens adjusting to recreational marijuana sales
Album Review: Latto’s “Sugar Honey Iced Tea” album may be a classic
By Nyla Gilbert | Aug. 26, 2024Latto’s "Sugar Honey Iced Tea" with its Southern flair, killer collabs and a No. 1 debut, this album is a must-listen.
‘The Umbrella Academy’ Season 4 starts strong, ends underwhelming
By Ashley Pomplas | Aug. 26, 2024A review of the fourth and final season of “The Umbrella Academy.”
Football: Breaking down Ohio’s defensive backs
By Charlie Fadel | Aug. 26, 2024Amidst a hectic transfer portal season, Ohio’s defensive back room brings back a lot of talent.
Soccer: Ohio falls in NCAA Tournament rematch against Michigan State
By Logan Adams | Aug. 26, 2024Ohio loses 0-3 against Michigan State on the road.
Preparing for Mari: Athens adjusting to recreational marijuana sales
By Olivia Gilliand | Aug. 26, 2024Ohioans voted to legalize recreational marijuana last November, but it wasn’t until this August that dispensaries were allowed to sell the substance to recreational users. While it has been legal to possess and consume marijuana since Issue 2’s passage, the Athens community has been preparing for the start of recreational sales throughout the summer.
Football: Breaking down Ohio's Special Teams Unit
By Charlie Fadel | Aug. 24, 2024Who’s new and who’s gone on Ohio’s Special Teams.
Understanding Ohio’s recreational marijuana regulations
By Olivia Gilliand | Aug. 22, 2024Ohio authorized recreational marijuana sales last week with strict regulations from state, local and institutional levels. With students returning to Ohio University’s campus in less than a week, Athens will see an influx of people from across the country with access to the substance.
Student-owned businesses boom in Athens
By Cecelia Roche | Aug. 22, 2024Student entrepreneurs discuss resources, benefits of running a small business.
Everything new at local Athens businesses
By Leanne Abel | Aug. 22, 2024Now that we are back in Athens, let’s take a look at some things our favorite businesses are launching or adding in the fall.
Things to do in Athens for Welcome Week 2024
By Clara Leder | Aug. 22, 2024Here are the best events to attend during OU’s 2024 welcome week.
Summer trends here to stay this fall
By Simone Tillman | Aug. 22, 2024Nothing signals fall quite like the back-to-school season. Here are some summer trends that are here to stay.
Essential college technology every student should have
By Ashley Pomplas | Aug. 22, 2024A list of essential technology that students should buy for college
Students, faculty prepare for upcoming Involvement Fair
By Sophia Rooksberry | Aug. 22, 2024Leaders of student orgs and Campus Involvement Center faculty discuss importance of the Welcome Week event.
Bobcat Move-In Crew offers support, relief to incoming freshmen
By Gina Napoli | Aug. 22, 2024The Bobcat Move-In Crew aids freshmen and their families during the chaos of move-in day. Learn more about student volunteer benefits, program goals and ways to get involved.
