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On-Campus Housing at Ohio University – Delight or Despair
By: Luke Steiner
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ATHENS, Ohio – Residence hall life at Ohio University can make or break your mood during the semester. Ohio University Students are required to stay in halls through their sophomore year, if they’re not staying in a fraternity or sorority house. For those waking up in one of the older dorms, their views of Ohio… Read More
Local Businesses Take On Fostering Cats Since No Cat Shelter Available in Athens
By: Lexie White Because there are no cat shelters in Athens, Ohio, local businesses have taken on the responsibility while working with the Humane Society. Hyacinth Bean floral shop is just one example. Among beautiful floral arrangements, garden decorations, and racks of clothing are adoptable kittens. Owner Polly Creech says the shop has had about… Read More
The Effect of E-Commerce in Athens
by Riley Harshman Bon-Ton announced earlier this month that they would be liquidating their company and closing all 267 stores nationwide. Stores included in Bon-Ton’s franchise are: Bergner’s, Boston Store, Carson’s, Elder Beerman, Herberger’s, and Younkers. The Elder Beerman located in The Market on State is leaving a 42,000 square foot hole in the community…. Read More
University Late Check-Out Policy Leaves Students Paying to Stay
By Maggie Prosser Ohio University’s campus will close on May 4, driving students out of dorms and forcing daunting fees on those who choose—or need—to stay in residence halls after finals. Sophomore Tess Kazdin is a student employee at Jefferson Marketplace, which is the only culinary service staying open on May 5. She will stay… Read More
State-Based Organization Helps Those with Disabilities Run Races
by Bharbi Hazarika Jill Watson wasn’t able to tie the laces of her white canvas running shoes, but that didn’t deter her from taking part in Ohio University’s Race for a Reason last month. Watson, 33, has developmental disabilities, which makes mobility and speech a challenge. However, she has been taking part in the… Read More
Unchained Fashion Show Raises Human Trafficking Awareness
by Ambrielle Coleman Last week students, faculty and families visited Ohio University’s Walter Hall to see a fashion show. Most visitors believed they were going to watch models strut down the runway; however, Unchained Organization had a larger message within the event. Stephanie Catani, Co-founder of Unchained, incorporated her love of fashion, with her love… Read More
Early Lease Terminations Lead to Issues for Students
by Hayden Clark ATHENS, OH – Off campus Ohio University students are focused on more than just finals. OU students are forced to leave their current place of residence either the same day of graduation or very close to it. The quick turnaround that landlords need to make on the residencies leads to the quick… Read More
Donations Drying Up as OU Gets Grants to Expand Food Pantry
By Maggie Prosser The Baker Center Food Pantry received a grant from Pepsi this month for seven freezers, refrigerators and meat thermometers to combat food insecurity as part of the Basic Needs OHIO Initiative. However, donations to the pantry are low, while participation is high.
Athens Food Banks, Pantries Help during Holidays
By: Anastasia Nicholas
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Food is a cornerstone for the holiday season. For families struggling to feed themselves all year, Thanksgiving and Christmas can be especially difficult. Food insecurity in Athens County is the highest in Ohio, Athens County Food Pantry Outreach Chair Karin Bright said. More than 13,000 Athens County residents don’t know where their next meal is… Read More
Uncovering Personal Study Spaces on Campus
By: Lukas Moore
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ATHENS, Ohio — Midterms are over but finals are near for students at Ohio University. Doing well on those exams may have something to do with the personal study spaces some students have discovered. College students have long held that successful studying requires an environment that relaxes the brain, and some students at Ohio University… Read More
Athens-Based International Travelers Skeptical of Electronics Ban
By: Blake Baker
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ATHENS, Ohio — Some Ohio University faculty and staff affected by the Department of Homeland Security ban on certain onboard electronics are not sure the new rule is about preventing terrorist attacks. Under the new rules, those flying to the U.S. from 10 airports in eight Middle Eastern countries are barred from bringing devices larger… Read More