Athens Bars Open Later than Normal for Green Beer Day

By: Taylor Moore
Posted on: Wednesday, March 6, 2019

As per tradition, Athens residents and OU students celebrate Green Beer Day on the Wednesday before spring break. Bars such as The J Bar and The Crystal were scheduled to… Read More

A Quieter Mill Fest for 2019

By: Paul Roth
Posted on: Monday, March 4, 2019

Ohio University students and visitors alike flocked to Mill Street Saturday for the 2019 edition of “Mill Fest,” the annual collection of house parties along Mill Street hosted by the residents… Read More

University Moves to Support Food-Insecure Students

By: Claudia Cisneros
Posted on: Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Philip Hickey is a fourth-year student at Ohio University. He says he sometimes runs out of money for food because he pays so much for school. This is how he… Read More

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Holocaust Survivor Encourages Ohio Students to Stand Up Against Hatred

Posted on: Tuesday, February 26, 2019

A Holocaust survivor, Sami Steigmann, spoke to OU students at Chabad about undergoing Nazi medical experimentation as a young child and how it has impacted his life. Steigmann, a 79-year-old from… Read More

Off the Mat, Wrestlers Grapple with Diet and Discipline

By: Claudia Cisneros
Posted on: Tuesday, February 19, 2019

The Athens Bulldogs celebrated victory at the Tri-Valley Conference wrestling championship Saturday, their first win since 2014. The team reclaimed the lead after four years of consecutive victories by Nelsonville-York…. Read More

Two Organizations Eye Carpenter Hall Purchase

By: Steven Hernandez
Posted on: Friday, February 15, 2019

Two organizations are in the contract stage of acquiring Carpenter Hall in Athens, Ohio. In a Facebook post published last Tuesday, Integrated Services for Behavioral Health announced it will partner with… Read More

Parents of Deceased OU Student Sue Fraternity

Posted on: Friday, February 15, 2019

The parents of an Ohio University student who died last year are suing Sigma Pi Epsilon, the fraternity chapter he pledged to. Collin Wiant’s parents, Wade and Kathleen, are asking… Read More

Curriculum and Facility Align in Newly Funded Med School Building

By: Noah Wolf
Posted on: Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Medical students at Ohio University have long had to travel between buildings for their classes. Come 2020, that won’t be a problem anymore. In January, the Ohio University Board of… Read More

Senior Standout Cameron Kelly Wrestles Last Match in The Convo

By: Cassidy Wilson
Posted on: Monday, February 11, 2019

Senior Day in the Convo Ohio University wrestler Cameron Kelly had his Senior Day Saturday, February 9. With a total of 84 wins in his college career, Kelly has made… Read More

Rooted in the Hills

Posted on: Friday, February 8, 2019

  Photos and Story by Nicholas Oatley   Several miles up and down Mountville Road in Glouster, Ohio will bring you to the Smith household. “I wouldn’t sell that place and… Read More

Athens Parking Meters – Change for Change Sake

By: Noah Wolf
Posted on: Thursday, February 7, 2019

Most drivers in Athens carry bags of quarters to feed the meters, but if you’ve parked on Court Street between Union and State Streets, you may have paid with your… Read More

February Sees Two Uptown Shops Close

By: Jesse Wharff
Posted on: Wednesday, February 6, 2019

The Wizard’s Guild in uptown Athens closed its doors for good February 2nd, after being a mainstay for Athens County comic-book lovers for decades. The Guild was a place for… Read More

Athens City Council Officially Opposes Federal Government Shutdown

By: Allie Eldredge
Posted on: Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Athens City Council addressed several different ordinances at Monday night’s meeting, but a resolution opposing the government shutdown garnered the most discussion. Copies of the resolution, introduced by all members… Read More

Ohio University’s Convocation Center Celebrates 50 years and a Broken Record

By: Katrina Kopronica
Posted on: Tuesday, February 5, 2019

ATHENS, Ohio – The 50th anniversary of the Convocation Center was one special occasion. The day was not only celebrated with back-to-back basketball games and a thrilling half time performance,… Read More

Athens Celebrates First National Women and Girls in Sports Day

By: Kaitlin Kulich
Posted on: Monday, February 4, 2019

  Local high school teams, Ohio teams, and distinguished athletes gathered at the Athens community center for Athens’ first celebration of national women and sports week. Women panelists from various… Read More

Warming Stations Open Amidst Frigid Cold

By: Nick Mullens
Posted on: Wednesday, January 30, 2019

With record low temperatures Wednesday into Thursday the Athens community came together to help people escape the freezing temperatures. Several locations served as warming stations, including the Athens Community Center,… Read More

Swarm Is Making Changes, Declaring Independence

By: Kaitlin Kulich
Posted on: Saturday, January 19, 2019

Swarm was formerly known as Swarm of Dykes back in the late 80s. Bee Irwin, co-organizer of the group said it was brought back after President Trump’s administration announced their consideration… Read More

West 82 Goes Green

By: Dawson Mecum
Posted on: Thursday, December 6, 2018

Ohio University’s West 82 has decided to get in the Bobcat spirit and go green. West 82 has decided to get rid of all waste in the food court unless… Read More

OU Students Talk About Why They Think Learning Communities are Important

By: Delaney Ruth
Posted on: Tuesday, December 4, 2018

ATHENS, Ohio – Freshman year of college is life-changing for new students. They must move hours away to a whole new town; they know no one and no one knows… Read More

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Daughters of the Great Recession

By: Abby Grisez
Posted on: Monday, December 3, 2018

A lot can happen in a decade. Two presidential elections. Six Olympic games. A solar eclipse. The crossover from childhood into adulthood. A recession. In a little more than a… Read More

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Shopping local for the holidays

By: Abby Grisez
Posted on: Monday, December 3, 2018

The Athens Holiday Bazaar was this past weekend, and it encouraged the community to shop local for the holidays. The annual Holiday Bazaar featured over 40 local vendors selling a… Read More

2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season Comes to an End

By: Matt Thigpen
Posted on: Friday, November 30, 2018

Today, November 30th, marks the end of the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane season, with a total of 15 named storms. Of the 15, eight reached hurricane status and 2 were Category… Read More

Breaking Stereotypes Through Creative Expression

By: Natalie Colarossi
Posted on: Monday, November 19, 2018

The Women of Appalachia Project (WOAP) began in 2009 as a movement to support female artists from Appalachia and to dispel the stereotypes often associated with the region. The project… Read More

Learning From the Past: The Story of Rendville, Ohio

By: Kristopher Perez
Posted on: Thursday, November 15, 2018

Southeastern Ohio is known for its rolling hills, scenic views and its rich Appalachian history. Small villages nestled in the valleys of Athens, Perry and Hocking counties make up “Little… Read More

HAPCAP – The Hidden Gem Of Hocking, Athens and Perry Counties

By: Brooklynn Donachie
Posted on: Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Quick: What organization in Southeast Ohio employs hundreds of workers and is responsible for tens of millions of dollars in expenses? Ohio University? Athens City Schools? While those are large… Read More