Just in time for V-day, chocolate shop opens uptown O`Chocolate’s bars and truffles have been available at various local venues since the local chocolate business began in 2010, but now the organic/fair trade chocolates are available on North Court Street. Stacy Peters, founder of O`Chocolate, explained that her business is a “cottage food business,” meaning … Continue reading »
OU students start nation’s first sports management frat Three students in Ohio University’s sport management program have initiated and developed the nation’s first sports management fraternity, Sigma Alpha Sigma Mu. President Doug Vinci, Vice President Marcya Betts and Treasurer Dustin Boucher began researching for the fraternity last spring, which officially opened to the student body … Continue reading »
OU campus going gaga over oversized cupcakes Ohio University Culinary Services has introduced a new line of cupcakes this quarter, tempting passersby in the Baker food court, campus cafes and campus markets. The OU Bakery began selling the new line of cupcakes mid-January. “Cupcakes have been increasingly popular during the last few years,” said Mary … Continue reading »
OU grad sports program wins national cup again Four graduate students in Ohio University’s Sports Administration program took home the cup in the recent 2012 National Sports Forum Case Cup Competition, making OU the first school to win the competition multiple times. Brett Brecheisen, Danny DuChene, Hallie English and Allison Pisching were the four second-year … Continue reading »
Local work barter program catching on in a major way The Athens Time Exchange (ATX) proudly reached its 100-member milestone this January, showing fast growth since opening to the public eight months ago. ATX is an organization dedicated to providing community members access to a wide variety of services at no cost, other than time. … Continue reading »
Student Senate keeps pushing to open road; city not budging Members of Ohio University’s Student Senate passed a resolution last November creating the Why No Oxbow Task Force, a committee calling for the re-evaluation of opening Bobcat Lane, the closed roadway that extends from Oxbow Trail to Richland Avenue, between Porter Hall and Baker Center. … Continue reading »
Student legal aid pushes recruitment effort Ohio University students gathered at Buffalo Wild Wings Tuesday evening to partake in the Center for Student Legal Services (CSLS) website launch party.CSLS is a non-profit legal assistance program available to OU students. Students can seek legal advice from one of two full-time attorneys for free, as long as … Continue reading »
Campus volunteering Ohio University students dedicated some of their spare time this past year volunteering in the local community. The Ohio University Student Chapter of Habitat for Humanity is a student-lead service organization that works under the Athens County Habitat for Humanity, the local affiliate for the international organization. Students have the opportunity to get … Continue reading »
10 volunteers who make an impact–Jim and Sarah Cox Sarah and Jim Cox have selflessly devoted their time advocating for the lives of children through the Athens Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem Program (CASA/GAL). The program’s main goal is to ensure that “all children are in permanent and safe homes,” according to the CASA … Continue reading »
Fruits of our labor Athens County has a long history of spawning writers, musicians, actors and artists of all kinds. The past year proved no exception. The unique creativity and talents of current and former Athenians was expressed through the production of various books, films and even a noise/dance artist. 2011 kicked off with Matt … Continue reading »
