Giving Tuesday supports students, environment
By Fiona Petticrew | Dec. 2On Giving Tuesday, Ohio University Bobcats and Athens locals can support different organizations.
OUT AND ABOUT
Weekender Briefs: Finals preparations, holiday spirit, musical performances
By Maria Saunders | Dec. 2As finals approach, residents and students have plenty of relaxing events to attend before the semester ends and the holidays arrive.
Local runners gobble up 17th annual Turkey Trot
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 29As the Athens Turkey Trot finished, locals sipped hot chocolate and socialized. Funds collected from the race supported youth athletics and other Athens running events.
Benefest celebrates music, mental health awareness
By Libby Shoemaker | Nov. 25The 14th annual Benefest fundraiser raised money for Stuart’s Opera House and The Gathering Place with features from many local bands and artists.
Create to Donate provides innovative outlet, support for locals
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 25Create to Donate, hosted by The Dairy Barn Arts Center, allows attendees to express themselves creatively and give back to those who need support in the community.
Dirty Girl Coffee inspires Glouster residents, Athens customers
By Caitlyn Vance | Nov. 25In Glouster, Dirty Girl Coffee strives to provide a relaxing atmosphere with a mission of empowering women.
Weekender Briefs: Thanksgiving meals, music, games
By Caitlyn Vance | Nov. 25Athens and OU host various events to celebrate Thanksgiving for locals and students.
LFC 'stays gold' in production of ‘The Outsiders’
By Maria Saunders | Nov. 21The Lost Flamingo Theatre Company showcases the play version of S.E. Hinton’s “The Outsiders.”
Bobcats get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 20Thanksgiving break is almost here, and Bobcats are ready for relaxation and family traditions. The holiday is a time to express gratitude for loved ones and family members, and is a day filled with good food and celebration. Athens is offering many dinners and community meals for those staying in town this Thanksgiving.
Tony’s Souper-Bowl raises money for Rising Suns Non-Profit Pharmacy
By Mary Kate McNamee | Nov. 18Athens residents came together Sunday to support the local Rising Suns Non-profit Pharmacy, gathering for unlimited soup but staying for the company.
Holiday Shoppe blends handmade gifts, spirit of giving
By Aaron Dick | Nov. 18More than 40 artisans showcased handmade work at this year’s Holiday Shoppe, hosted by the Athens Art Guild. The Shoppe also featured live performances and a raffle.
Weekender Briefs: football, card-making, theater
By Caitlyn Vance | Nov. 18Local businesses and Ohio University host various events, as sports teams face competitors and theater fans attend performances.
OU School of Dance presents Senior Capstone Dance Concert
By Mary Kate McNamee | Nov. 17Senior dance majors demonstrated what they have learned throughout their time as Bobcats with a capstone dance concert.
New ReStore mural unveiled in Athens
By Mary Kate McNamee | Nov. 12Local organizations work together to create a colorful mural, providing a positive flair to Union Street.
Mane Avenue Salon rises the ranks in Athens
By Courtney Miers | Nov. 11Mane Avenue Salon opened in February with a goal to serve Athens residents and Ohio University students.
Weekender Briefs: Make Respect Visible week, live performances, pickles
By Maria Saunders | Nov. 11Food drives, holiday shopping and pickle tasting are just some of the activities Athens residents can participate in this week.
COMS 4050 students host recess, encourage creativity
By Jen Fosnaught | Nov. 10Ohio University students in COMS 4050 teamed up with Passion Works Studios and Jackie O’s to host Recess, an event full of childlike wonder.
LFC to perform magical comedy ‘Puffs’
By Maria Saunders | Nov. 6The Lost Flamingo Theatre Company showcases “Puffs” Saturday and Sunday as its second show of the semester, bringing comedy and community to the stage.
Miami, OU rivalry stands strong
By Maria Saunders | Nov. 5Ohio University Bobcats and Miami University Redhawks went head to head Nov. 4 for the 102nd Battle of the Bricks.
Glamor-Us establishes accessible beauty in Athens
By Libby Shoemaker | Nov. 5Beauty supply store, Glamor-Us, opened on 79 E State St., with the goal to provide accessible beauty products to Athen's locals and Ohio University students.
