This is What It's Like to be a Parent in College

Kat Altier-Jeffers is both a parent and a student at Ohio University who exemplifies how access to resources can make all the difference in young parenthood.

FeaturesHelen WidmanSeptember 29, 2020Parenthood, College, SupportComment

Ohio University Students and Faculty Protest in Support of BIPOC Lives in Athens and Around the World

As Ohio University’s legacy of protests continues, students and faculty advocate for the protection of BIPOC lives on campus and around the world.

FeaturesAbby NeffSeptember 28, 2020Protest, Social JusticeComment

Serenity Grove Provides a Healing Space for Women with Addiction

An Athens County recovery house offers women a safe environment to rebuild their lives after suffering from addiction.

Features, The DropJulie CiotolaMarch 21, 2020Serenity Grove, addiction, recovery, mental healthComment

Globalizing Athens

Winsome Chunnu-Brayda, director of the Multicultural Center, encourages Bobcats to embrace diversity and acknowledge their social impact.

FeaturesAlexis McCurdyFebruary 27, 2020Diversity, Acceptance, GlobalComment

Velvet Green Brings “Junk Funk” Music to Athens

A recently formed “junk funk” band is taking over the Athens music scene.

FeaturesHelen WidmanNovember 13, 2019band, music, show, funkComment

An Organic Hop Farm in Southeast Ohio Cultivates New Experiences

Two OU graduates are hopping into the craft beer industry.

FeaturesAlexis McCurdyNovember 13, 2019Morning Dew, agriculture, hops, beer, foodComment

Becoming the 110

With high energy and creative marching techniques, the Marching 110’s traditions create a sense of unity.

FeaturesJessica DeyoOctober 4, 2019Marching 110, BandComment

Revisiting Milligan

Decades later, a former caretaker offers insight about the notorious Billy Milligan’s stay at The Ridges.

FeaturesRachael BeardsleyOctober 3, 2019Billy Milligan, The Ridges Comments

Exceeding Standards

Air Force ROTC cadets share their experiences as college students in the military.

FeaturesJylian HerringApril 22, 2019AFROTC, ohio universityComment

Wasted Youth

How a change in Ohio’s drinking age changed OU’s fest season.

FeaturesHaley RischarApril 22, 2019ohio university, festsComment

Centered on the Arts

Situated on the corner of Public Square, Stuart’s Opera House serves as the cultural cornerstone of Nelsonville.

FeaturesGuest UserFebruary 25, 2019stuart's opera house, athens, ohio universityComment

Preserving a Legacy

The Mount Zion Preservation Society works to restore a church and educate the public on contributions made by Athens’ black community.

FeaturesGrace DearingFebruary 25, 2019mount zion, athens, history, ohio universityComment

While the Town Sleeps

Thomas “Mick” Keirns has been cleaning Court Street for the past 12 years.

FeaturesLiz MoughonNovember 19, 2018athens, ohio universityComment

Live Bold, Live Brewed, Live Dirty

Cancer brought Jane Cavarozzi to Glouster, Ohio, but coffee gave her a mission.

FeaturesGuest UserNovember 19, 2018dirty girl coffee, athens, ohio universityComment

Models of the Past

Ohio University is using 3D printing to study ultra-rare dinosaurs from 95 million years ago.

FeaturesGuest UserOctober 8, 2018history, athens, ohio universityComment

Hold On, Climb On

Two local rock climbers create a space for adventure and camaraderie.

FeaturesLiz HarperOctober 8, 2018athens, ohio university