Human Interest writers reflect on school year
By Human Interest Staff | Apr. 14Human interest staff shared their experiences from the school year, highlighting some of the ups and downs.
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
OU students observe Passover
By Mary Kate McNamee | Apr. 7Ohio University students discuss how they celebrate Passover when away at school and the challenges that arise when honoring religious practices.
Human Interest staff share spring cleaning tips
By Human Interest Staff | Apr. 1The Human Interest staff talk spring cleaning and productive habits.
Bobcats to voice opinion on OU investment in Israel
By Dawnelle Blake | Mar. 31Ohio University students have a chance to vote on a bill concerning the university’s investment in Israel and its transparency about it Tuesday.
OU students navigate sobriety amid party culture
By Mary Kate McNamee | Mar. 16Ohio University, ranked 17th out of 1,598 schools for top party schools in America in 2026, establishes a heavy alcohol drinking scene. However, some Bobcats remain sober.
Bobcats ask for more options, accommodations in dining halls
By Fiona Petticrew | Mar. 3Many Bobcats have an allergy, which can cut down on their options in the dining halls and make it harder for them to get a good meal in. Accommodations are available for students through OU’s culinary dietitian, and they are encouraged to meet and make a plan for any allergies or dietary restrictions.
Student organizations share concerns with OU administration, SB1
By Dawnelle Blake | Mar. 3Student organizations shared their concerns for transparency between students and administration, especially in light of Senate Bill 1. They also had the opportunity to speak directly with President Lori Stewart Gonzalez.
LFC, Tantrum Theater discuss audition processes
By Maria Saunders | Feb. 18The Lost Flamingo Theatre Company and Tantrum Theater talk about running auditions to cast their shows each semester.
Bobcats balance romance, busy schedules on Valentine's Day
By Fiona Petticrew | Feb. 16Bobcats and Athens residents recap their Valentine’s weekends, which consisted of busy shifts at work and spending time with loved ones, whenever it’s possible. Many people spent the day giddy with a bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolates from a partner, while some enjoyed the company of close friends or family.
Students prioritize fitness as gyms see spike in traffic
By Liv Jacobs | Feb. 10Students are sticking to the gym this year. From packed fitness classes to crowded weight rooms, Athens is experiencing a new wave of working out.
Seniors deem spring semester ‘exciting, but sad’
By Maria Saunders | Jan. 20As Ohio University undergrad seniors start their last semester, they look back at what they will miss and what they learned. For most undergrad seniors, the future looks bright.
Musical theater majors prepare for the workforce
By Fiona Petticrew | Jan. 14Once OU seniors walk the stage in May, the world is their oyster, and the workforce is awaiting them. Students studying musical theater might enter their competitive field and strive to become better performers. Students explain their plans after graduation to tackle this field of work and get noticed in the industry.
Bobcats dispersing over winter break
By Fiona Petticrew | Dec. 9This winter break, Bobcats and faculty are ready to head home to family to celebrate the holidays and enjoy their time away from school. Many people have plans to travel before the spring semester, visiting friends and family in tropical climates and frigid ones.
OU to remove skate park on South Green
By Fiona Petticrew | Dec. 1Ohio University contacted the Skate Club to inform it of a policy violation, and ordered the removal of its ramps, pipes and boxes from the South Green Basketball Courts. The skater community is currently trying to get an exception from the university, as the loss of the courts would leave skaters without access to an accessible practice area.
Minecraft club crafts connections, creative gaming
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 7The new Bobcat Minecraft Club includes online meetings on a multiplayer server, monthly competitions for prizes and occasional get-togethers.
Residence Hall Association delivers safe, lively trick-or-treating
By Cassidy McClurg | Oct. 30Ohio University’s Residence Hall Association brought Athens locals together for a family friendly trick-or-treating event known as RHAlloween.
Bobcats cope with mid-semester burnout
By Emma Snyder-Lovera | Oct. 30As Ohio University Bobcats passed the midpoint in the semester, some are experiencing academic burnout and its effects.
Bobcats’ spring semester schedule planning underway
By Fiona Petticrew | Oct. 22With course offerings now open, Bobcats can plan out their class schedule for the spring semester. Many students have already met with advisors and have a list of courses they plan on taking.
Oh Well: You’ll match with someone on Halloween
By Cassidy McClurg | Oct. 21This Halloween weekend, and perhaps every Halloween weekend, people will wear the same costumes.
Enlightening with Laynee: Embrace fear this spooky season, avoid overthinking
By Laynee Eslich | Oct. 14Experiencing scary aspects in life can open the mind to emotions. During the Halloween season, people are invited to be afraid through commercial ideals of fearful activities. Everyday anxieties, such as academics, relationships and achievements, should also be addressed.
