Moments captured at the Athens Farmers Market.

How Little Professor Book Center is fighting against book banning at a local level.

How the Racial Equity Coalition is fostering unity in Athens.

The Athens community embraces plants and the health benefits in caring for them.

Ohio University alumna follows coffee shop dream to Albany, Ohio.

How students can enjoy the environment without destroying it.

How a local coffee shop helps community members socialize in a post COVID environment.

The Davidson family transformed their grandparent’s farm into the Hocking Hills Winery and provide a cozy experience for visitors in the area.

Local Athens and Ohio University non-profit organizations support survivors of sexual violence and combat rape culture.

Passion Works Studio strives every day to share and celebrate its art and creativity with the community.

The School of Dance makes room for exploration.

Students are making connections with brands and their peers.

Nowadays, it seems like the most popular pets are the most peculiar.

A conversation with a Backdrop alumna on health writing, marathon training and self-improvement.

Ohio University establishes chapter of national mental health initiative: The Bandana Project.

Who says that leashes are for dogs alone?

Students express concern about OU’s budget.

The rise in anime’s popularity isn’t just limited to Athens, but nationwide.

Five students share cultural traditions for their favorite holidays.

OU’s Jewish Community accentuates diversity and religious freedom on campus and encourages everybody, followers and non-followers of Judaism, to attend weekly and annual events.

The OU and Athens communities are implementing initiatives to reduce the negative effects of climate change.

Student by day, drag queen by night, Jack Wilburn shares his journey balancing the best of both worlds. 

Backdropper Darcie Zudell gives a personal view of coming to terms with the religion she was raised on.

Backdrop writer criticizes J. D. Vance's memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, and describes how Appalachia is so much more than what meets the eye.

This Backdrop writer recalls her experience as a dual-citizen of Germany and the United States.

Backdrop writer, Mia Walsh examines the culture that allows the objectification of women who love women.