Clothing locations in Athens help students find style
By Grace Schmidt | Aug. 26Local shops that can help you find your style at Ohio University.
NEWS BLOGS
OU adjusts to DEI policy changes under new state law
By Kaitlin Hogg | Aug. 21Senate Bill 1 prompts closures and policy shifts at Ohio University.
Summer construction brings new restaurants, campus upgrades to Athens
By Kaitlin Hogg | Aug. 21Summer construction projects across the city of Athens, throughout Athens County and on Ohio University’s campus are bringing new restaurants, infrastructure upgrades and long-term improvements to the community.
OU embraces AI in the classroom, concerns remain
By Drew Hoffmaster | Aug. 21With the rise of artificial intelligence, Ohio University faculty have changed their teaching styles and incorporated it into their classrooms. Professors have been using AI for research, organizing and modeling ideas, and checking grammar.
Athens events provide ample entertainment
By Catalina Litts | Aug. 21Spice up the school year with a guide to some of Athens’ most popular annual events that excite students and locals.
Student guide to OU lingo, Bobcat traditions
By Nyla Gilbert | Aug. 21This guide offers incoming Ohio University students a crash course in campus landmarks, local lingo and key traditions to help them navigate and embrace Bobcat culture.
Students anticipate Athens festivals, celebrations
By Sophia Anness | Aug. 21Athens is known for organizing exciting celebrations, allowing students something to look forward to outside of their busy academic schedules.
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law
By Finn Smith | Aug. 21The Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act has officially been signed into law. The legislation contains economic reforms ranging from new tax cuts to decreased funding for social welfare programs.
Police Blotter: Chores stink, that First Amendment right
By Drew Hoffmaster | Aug. 20Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to reports of a neighborly dispute, noise complaints from a dog, car crashes and more for the week of August 6-12.
Keystone’s Mac Shack announces Athens store closure
By Kaitlin Hogg | Aug. 20Keystone’s Mac Shack, the macaroni-and-cheese hotspot that opened in Athens in 2022, announced on Instagram Wednesday that it will not reopen its Court Street location.
Council considers West State restroom facility costs
By Emily Stokes | Aug. 14After a July break, Council met to discuss current projects, including the SR-682 roundabout and new West State Park restroom facilities.
OUPD reports shooting on W Union Street near Depot Street
By Suzanne Piper and Maggie Amacher | Aug. 7APD is responding to a reported shooting near West Union and Depot Street in Athens.
Police Blotter: Bee attack, K9 Cody
By Drew Hoffmaster | Aug. 5Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to reports of possible break-ins, a man being attacked by bees, a traffic stop and more for the week of July 23-29.
Police blotter: bathroom vandal, donkey gone wild
By Emily Stokes | July 27Athens County Sheriff’s deputies responded to rogue donkeys and online harassment.
Police Blotter: Loud radios, birds in kitchens
By Kaitlin Hogg | July 20Police Blotter: Verbal and physical disputes, bird in the kitchen, stolen license plate
Local projects focus on reforestation in Southeast Ohio
By Finn Smith | July 17Following deforestation trends in Southeast Ohio, multiple groups of people are working on projects to stimulate tree growth. One project aims to increase plant life near water systems, and the other focuses on creating ideal conditions for White Oaks to thrive.
Police Blotter: Runaway horse, explosion, noise complaints
By Finn Smith | July 13Police Blotter: Loud parties, stolen credit card and more for the week of July 2.
Police Blotter: Lost guns, stolen money, trespassing
By Kaitlin Hogg | July 5Police Blotter: Warrants of the week, K9 unit deployed and more for the week of June 25.
Police Blotter: My leg, ‘breaking’ news
By Drew Hoffmaster | June 29Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to reports of a man accidentally shooting himself in the leg, multiple break-ins, a copperhead snake and more for the week of June 18-24.
Sassy Cassie: Start watching the news
By Cassie Dye | June 29Some people in college simply do not watch or read the news. This cannot be the case in the world we live in today.
