People & Places



Who is the 2011 Homecoming Court?

Homecoming Committee has finally been announced and the king and queen have been crowned! But who are the admirable students that are a part of this age-old tradition? Get to know them here!



Betty’s Vintage Finds gives students new clothing outlet

Splurging on a shopping spree in Athens, Ohio seems highly unlikely considering the closest mall is about 45 miles away. Luckily, students are getting the privilege of having a new specialty-clothing store on campus: Betty’s Vintage Finds. Located next to Pita Pit on Court Street, this unique boutique puts vivacious fashion trends from past decades back on the rack.



‘Wings Over Athens’ offers new option for late night eats

On Sept. 7, Wings Over Athens became the newest addition to downtown Athens. Located next to Good Fellas, this new addition to Court Street offers students a place to satisfy a craving for wings that won’t empty an already skinny college wallet.



Take an escape from classes and spend some time with your family, on campus!

With the beginning of Parents Weekend on Sept. 30, students all around Ohio University have hopefully finished sprucing up their dorm rooms and apartments just in time for the arrival of their families.



International idiosyncrasies: American standards challenge Indian norms

International students face clashing views on sexuality, marriage and young adult culture while making the transition to Ohio University student life.



The uptown buggy shuffle

For an on-the-go quick fix, a late-night pick-me-up or an exotic meal on your way to class, the buggies of uptown Athens are the ideal addition to the college meal plan.



Gasland documentary shows OU a ghastly taste of hydraulic fracturing

Ohio University played host to journalist and director Josh Fox Wednesday evening as he presented his Oscar-nominated documentary Gasland. Initially debuted in 2010 at the Sundance Film Festival, OU’s presentation took place in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.



Rufus under wraps

He has a huge head with big yellow eyes, long whiskers, and a mouth that is always open. He has soft, light brown fur but does not have a perfect past. He is the one and only Ohio University mascot, Rufus.



Coffee anyone?

Whether it is to wake up early or stay up late, coffee is any college student’s best friend. The Front Room, a cozy and sensuous coffee house, has opened a new door for coffee lovers at Ohio University.



The Pizza Goon – the man behind Athens’ favorite pizza and bread

John Gutekanst–”The Pizza Goon”– delivers some the best bread and pizza around. And he has a blast doing it.



Traveling wall memorial makes stop at Ohio University

From February 21 through the 23, Baker University Center hosted the Traveling Vietnam Wall in Baker Ballroom. Current through 2009, the wall has all 53,253 veteran names and is over 380 feet long from end to end.



Remote, clicker or channel changer? Regional colloquialisms ever present

Having lived in a fast-paced world made up of distinctive cultures and environments, we are exposed to a continually altering variety of regional dialect features and colloquial speech.



A shuffle for a good cause

Ohio University’s Hugh M. Culbertson chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America hosted an event they named the ‘Valentine’s Shuffle’. The chapter held the shuffle as a fun way to collect donations for local community service organizations.



“My Life with Lakes”

On Wednesday, students were taken out of the sunshine-covered campus and into the world of lakes by Dr. Elizabeth Gierlowski-Kordesch. Kordesch did more than just display her astonishing world travels while studying lakes, but also the histories that can be discovered.



OU professor travels the world before landing in Athens

For many people, leaving the country is a relatively rare occasion. Most people will never have the opportunity to live in another country, let alone three, and few will ever have an impact on the lives of those halfway around the world. However, this is exactly what Dr. Theresa Moran has done, yet she is currently living in Athens, Ohio. Why?