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Dairy Barn hosts first Witch Walk

By Mary Kate McNamee | Nov. 4

Lanterns gleamed and artwork shined at the historical Dairy Barn Arts Center, as family and friends gathered for the Witch Walk.

Athens flourishes with visitors for Dads Weekend

By Caitlyn Vance | Nov. 4

The annual Dads Weekend highlights the importance of bringing Bobcats closer to those who raised them, regardless of distance from home.

Weekender: Concerts, basketball, wine tasting

By Ethan Herx | Nov. 4

A variety of performances, sports games and film screenings await Athens locals and Ohio University Bobcats.

Residence Hall Association delivers safe, lively trick-or-treating

By Cassidy McClurg | Oct. 30

Ohio University’s Residence Hall Association brought Athens locals together for a family friendly trick-or-treating event known as RHAlloween.

Ladies’ open stage platforms women musicians

By Fiona Petticrew | Sep. 26

Ohio University’s Women in Music Industry and girl-band Blush hosted a successful ladies’ open stage on Wednesday. Solo artists and bands took to the stage to rock the crowd all night, followed by a performance by Blush.

The Weekender: Resource fair, the Pawpaw Festival and Ohio football

By Gina Napoli | Sep. 8

Looking for a fun event to attend? Athens and other neighboring cities have Bobcats and locals covered!

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Voinovich School brings thrift stores to campus

By Fiona Petticrew | Sep. 1

Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs is hosting several thrift pop-ups throughout this year to help eliminate the transportation problem for students, as well as fast fashion.

The Weekender: Labor Day, local music and a food drive

By Ethan Herx | Sep. 1

Athens will be bustling with musical and cultural events this week.

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Local karaoke nights strengthen self-expression

By Gina Napoli | Apr. 23

Many hotspots offer fun and engaging karaoke nights for residents of Athens and neighboring towns.

Jackie O’s hosts, celebrates Bobcat brewers

By Gina Napoli | Apr. 18

The Art of Craft Brewing is a course Bobcats can take to learn about the craft brewing process. Jackie O’s hosted the class on Wednesday to debut their three homemade beverages.

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Athens marathoners go the distance

By Elizabeth Talaga | Apr. 15

Runners flocked to Athens on Sunday morning for Ohio’s longest running marathon.

ACRN’s annual Lobsterfest crashes into Athens

By Jackson McCoy | Apr. 15

The three-day music festival brought international performers and max-capacity crowds to its shows.

Athens International Film and Video Festival celebrates 52nd year

By Sophia Rooksberry | Apr. 15

Over half a century after the first AIFVF, the Athena Cinema continued hosting the event from April 7-13.

‘That’s church’: Bootycandy confronts normalcy standards

By Aiden Ryan | Apr. 15

Vibrancy Theater hosted its first showing of Bootycandy at Kantner Hall on April 10.

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Bobcats turn to academic resources as exam season approaches

By Gina Napoli | Apr. 11

Spring semester is flying by and finals preparations are underway. With projects, tests and papers, Bobcats are in need of support from professors and educated peers.

Local churches strive to eliminate food insecurity

By Gina Napoli | Apr. 10

Several churches in Athens offer free community meals each week. From sack lunches to hot dinners, each church hopes to help those in need and spread positivity.