OU Bobcats prepare for graduation, saying goodbye
By Fiona Petticrew | May 1Friday and Saturday, graduates are receiving their diplomas and enjoying Athens for the final time.
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Friday and Saturday, graduates are receiving their diplomas and enjoying Athens for the final time.
From packed crowds to heartfelt goodbyes, Athens’ Fest Season wrapped up with a mix of excitement and nostalgia. For many students, Palmer Fest marked both a celebration of community and the reality of finals week ahead.
The Music Industry Summit brought more than 70 artists and industry professionals to Athens for a three-day event designed to connect students, educators and community members with the music industry.
Charles Lester’s class brings attention to food insecurity in Athens as students partner with HAPCAP to host a food drive for Southeast Ohio Foodbank.
The 53rd International Athens Film and Video Festival supports and encourages the work of independent filmmakers all around the world. Directors Beth Stephens and Annie Sprinkle discuss their film “Playing with Fire,” and what it means to them.
This week brings various events in Athens for music, movie and sports fans.
Moms Weekend was busy and enjoyable for many, and mothers were seen everywhere wearing matching T-shirts and spending quality time with their loved ones. Bobcats took their mothers to their favorite places and introduced them to their friends.
Mom’s Weekend, film screenings and concerts are just some of the things going on in Athens this week.
City cleanup, film screenings and baseball are just some of the things going on in Athens this week.
Mill Street and Palmer Street residents experience the chaos of another fest season. Having parties right outside their front door, students share what it’s like to live among the parties.
This week offers speakers to hear at the 40th annual Spring Literary Festival, a guided trail hike and a hand sewing workshop for beginners.
Jackie O’s, a brewery that started as a neighborhood pub and turned into an internationally recognized craft brewery, had its 20th Anniversary Extravaganza Saturday, honoring 20 years of business.
Athens County is busy this week with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, artistic workshops and the Global Arts Festival.
Green Beer Day comes once a year, and the students at Ohio University take this time to celebrate their hard work throughout the year and give themselves a taste of spring break. Many students were decked out in green and barhopped all day and night, ignoring the rain and embracing the holiday.
This week, there will be spring festivities across Athens County to welcome warmer weather.