Recovery to inspire, share and empower.” Ohio University’s Collegiate Recovery Community aims to assist students in overcoming and processing substance use disorders. In college towns such as Athens, the low alcohol prices in combination with high bars and other substance-oriented factors, college students fall into the crosshairs of addiction. While professionals say the use of drugs or alcohol isn’t inherently negative, the repetitive use can be harmful to students’ overall wellbeing. In areas with a high concentration of risk factors such as college campuses, students facing substance use disorders are less likely to seek resources for help. OU’s various resources and full details can be found here…
Appalachian Understories, a guided outdoors experience, wasn’t intended to take off quite like it did. Thanks to Madison Donohue, the woman behind the project and tourism specialist at Appalachian Understories, the idea grew into a social enterprise and has since provided a space to educate others on cultural knowledge and human health. In New Straitsville, tours of Robinson’s Cave allow participants to deepen their connection to nature. Full story…
Opinion: A Flex 10 meal plan would incorporate the positives of $225 in Flex Points to be used at campus eateries and cafes while providing added flexibility of 10 meal swipes per week. Not only would this be more fiscally accessible to students, it wouldn’t break the university’s bank. Students know better than anyone what will genuinely benefit them, and it would be nice to see a proper response to that from OU. Read the full meal plan proposal…
The American way of life isn’t the only way, nor is it always the best. Before leaving for Spain, I was unsure as to how I would adjust or even what to expect. I told people I was going to adapt a screenplay or document sustainability in fashion, but I learned more than I ever could have in a typical classroom environment. What I didn’t realize at the time was just how big of a step this was towards establishing a sense of independence for myself as a young adult or just how much of a culture shock it would be to live abroad; even if it was only for a month. Read more about Bobcats abroad here…
Ohio’s 74-62 win against Northern Illinois isn’t a win that the Bobcats are proud of. Following six failed 3-point attempts, Ohio was able to shake whatever funk it had found itself in midway through the second half. As per usual, Ohio’s offense took much of the heat as Mark Sears and Ben Vander Plas worked like a well-oiled machine to to more than half of the team’s points. Read the full fast reactions here…
