Isabel Nissley

Three code officers tasked with inspecting thousands of Athens rental properties

Southeast Ohio intentional communities prioritize environmental, resident well-being

Intentional communities have long been a part of life in and around Athens. But during the pandemic, currently-operating intentional living endeavors provided residents with unique benefits.

Q&A: Power Clean Fitness Recovery Group founder envisions addiction support beyond traditional options

Partnering with WellWorks at Ohio University, Rick Weber, a Pomeroy resident, piloted the support group for people recovering from substance use disorders in 2019. 

Housing cooperative provides Athens residents with more than affordable rent

Cooperative housing endeavors, like the Firehouse Co-op, have the potential to alleviate the financial burden of high rent for some Athens residents.

OU students working to build community for queer STEM majors

A new group of students are working to create a designated community space for LGBTQ+ students studying STEM disciplines.

Campus recovery resources provide support, advocate visibility

Although consumption of drugs or alcohol is not inherently negative, substance use can become harmful if done repeatedly in excess.

Food insecurity: Ending stigma, understanding impacts within OU, Athens

In Athens County, approximately 19% of residents — or 12,500 people — are food insecure, according to 2019 data from Feeding America. That number is 5% higher than the rate of food insecurity in Ohio and nearly double the national rate.

‘The Laramie Project’ examines past, questions progress

The Lost Flamingo Theatre Company intended to perform The Laramie Project during the 2020 Fall Semester. 

What once was: A remembrance of Scott Quad

For some, Scott Quad was merely a place to live. For others, it held a more emotional connotation, one that grew with space and time away from the dorm experience.

Weekender Briefs: Rock out with Ohio-based bands at The Union, play mini golf in Alden

Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.