By Emily Squance, Blogger In honor of National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day on March 29, there are many ways to support the family-owned small businesses in your community. If you’re in Athens, Ohio, there may be a lot more small businesses in your area than you may think! Here are 6 small businesses you should check out in Ohio University’s college town. Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery Located at 22 West Union Street, Jackie O’s is the place to go if you’re new to Athens. The

By Maya Meade, Blogger Women’s History Month is a month-long event that highlights the contributions and accomplishments of women throughout history and those who are making changes in the world today. Passed by Congress in 1981, the celebration began as Women’s History Week and then continued to expand over the years until it became Women’s History Month in 1995. Since the declaration of Women’s History Month and in the years leading up to it, many women have left their mark

By Grace Dearing, Web Editor As someone who has never been very skilled with hands-on crafts and art projects, I’m always looking for simple ways to express my creativity. In honor of March being National Craft Month, here is a crash course for beginner knitters and crocheters from Bowling Green State University student, Tay Sauer, founder of Knits and Crannies ! What is knitting? How is it different from crochet? Knitting is done with two needles and crochet is done with on

Photo from @tabletopcleve on Instagram By Madison Kopp, Blogger Are you looking for a new and fun way to spend time with friends and family? Well look no further than Tabletop Board Game Cafe . Tabletop, which is located in Ohio City, in Cleveland, Ohio, isn’t your traditional cafe. Offering an interactive experience for all ages, it features over 1,200 board games, weekly trivia nights and seasonal DIY design sessions. View this post on Instagram A pos

By Morgan Podkul, Blogger The terms “twin flames” and “soul mates” are often used today with little to no knowledge on what these things...

By Gabriella Hayes, Associate Editor Once a month, the night sky is illuminated by the shine of the Full Moon. This phase of the moon is...

By Hannah Barrett, Blogger Although Valentine’s Day is soon to be behind us, and we’ll no longer be surrounded by red hearts, roses and chocolate galore, that doesn’t mean you should stop striving to make your special someone feel loved and appreciated. Knowing and understanding your partner’s love language is essential in achieving this. During the unique times we’re currently living in, it’s more important than ever to spread love and feel it back. If you do not know your

By Margaux Augier, Copy Editor According to Athens horse rescue Bella Run Equine , over 125,000 American horses were transported to Canada and Mexico to be slaughtered in 2015 alone. Slaughter-bound horses — rendered unwanted often due to overbreeding, divorce or health issues — become subject to the highest bidder at kill auctions where they’re often sold for meat. Co-founders of Bella Run Equine Rachel Bendler and Victoria Gross began the animal rescue years ago because of

By Maya Meade, Blogger Whether you’re spending Valentine’s Day alone, with friends or with the person you’ve grown to love, there are many different ways to spend the day. Traditionally, flowers and chocolates are shared among friends and loved ones and dinners are eaten inside of four-star restaurants. But, this year, due the pandemic and other challenges, new traditions may be started. Galentine’s date Illustration by Macey Elder Whether they’re your roommates or friends

By Maya Meade, Writer As the events of 2020 have unfolded, celebrities have continued to use their platforms to implement change in their followers’ minds. This year has been hit with monumental events that sparked conversations around the world. Many celebrities have chosen to speak out about these historic moments, encouraging their followers to stay informed and stay educated. The choice to go publicly political can be serious for some high-status influencers who risk losi

Illustration by Olivia Dutkewych By Molly Livingston, Blogger Photo from Google In the 1993 classic film “Groundhog Day,” Bill Murray plays a news anchor who finds himself living the same day over and over again. Unable to break the cycle and reach Feb. 3, he starts to go crazy. Since the COVID-19 Pandemic has taken over, I know I have had many days feel the exact same.  Now that Groundhog Day has arrived, here are five ways to make sure you don’t get stuck in it while also

By Jorja Butt, Writer Life in the 21st century means being able to access information from anywhere at any time. Whether that information is a question you’ve been pondering, a quick text message to check on your family or a look on social media for updates on your friends, it’s easy to get lost in the virtual world. As cell phone technology continues to develop and become increasingly accessible, the age at which children are introduced to them becomes younger, making the ad

By Maya Meade, Blogger Every year, Thanksgiving comes and goes, a gluttonous amount of food is consumed and memories are made without people really thinking about why the holiday is celebrated in the first place — and why some people choose not to celebrate it at all. A lot of the Thanksgiving education received at a young age in the United States is not entirely accurate and is glorified to be a day of feasting shared between colonists and Native Americans. This is not exac

Illustrations by Macey Elder By Emily Squance, Blogger  Homelessness and hunger appear to go hand in hand but oftentimes they are a lot more independent than one would think. 1 in 8 Americans are food insecure , meaning they don’t have consistent access to food, which may affect their health and daily living. Many Americans can be food insecure without being homeless; however, sometimes they are forced to choose between the two. In fact, 57% have reported having to choose b