Sarah Grothjan

Volunteers, farmers donate copious crops

Flu epidemic spreads, symptoms going viral

Frigid temperatures prompt the spread of seasonal illnesses, filling classrooms with the sounds of coughing and uncovered sneezes. By February’s start, most students have stockpiled tissues and wiped medicine shelves bare.

Furry friends help those in need

Charla Gretz, of The Plains, said she knew early on that her now 6-year-old daughter was different from other kids.

Counseling and Psychological Services receives long-awaited facelift

Around the same time students began shifting out of residence halls and packing up apartment belongings in preparation for winter break, a portion of Hudson Hall also began a move-out process of its own.

Athens County organizations ensure local children holiday gifts

While most holiday shoppers cater their gift lists to family members and loved ones, many residents in Athens County are shopping for people they’ve never met.

Statistics show increase in psychological service visits since Q2S switch

The plea to end the first semester-long period of classes at Ohio University in decades has students peddling unfamiliar terrain, such as witnessing their first Athens tree lighting and celebrating holidays in the dorms.

STI test results not always indicative of perfect health

Much like the warnings inscribed on the packaging of contraceptives, practitioners also caution students that testing doesn’t guarantee a clean bill of sexual health.

Numerous risks associated with energy drink consumption

Fizzy beverages boasting a high caffeine content might be as popular in aiding late-night study marathons as they are in prodding visits to the local health center.

Fend off Influenza

The advent of flu season already has lines of students and locals at the pharmacy desk seeking preventative treatment to brave the seasonal ailment.

Options for birth control available to women depending on preference

Though gynecological appointments are wont to invite myriad questions, deconstructing the contraception conundrum to find suitable, inexpensive birth control might not be as complex.