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Friday, February 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ohio University alum Collin Black's creative teamwork propels him to the top 25 finalists in the Doritos Super Bowl ad contest, showcasing his directing and visual effects talents on a national platform. Ohio University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ohio University students are encouraged to explore beyond their majors with over 70 certificate programs like war and peace studies, and craft brewing, to complement their degrees and pursue interdisciplinary learning. The Post
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Hocking River in Ohio is unsafe for human recreation due to high levels of E. coli, primarily from failing private septic systems. Athens County Independent
- ➤ The Ohio EPA reports significant improvements in the Hocking River's water quality, classifying it as an 'exceptional warmwater habitat'. Athens County Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Scripps College graduate student's VR project, in collaboration with the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, successfully uses virtual reality to improve cancer care education for patients and caregivers. Ohio University
TRAVEL NEWS
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B404 Fiber & Fashion: Create a Nuno Felted Scarf Workshop
Participants will learn to create unique and stylish scarves through wet felting techniques over two sessions in this hands-on workshop for ages 16 and older.
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Weekly Meditation Session at Athens KTC
Each Sunday, the Athens KTC Buddhist Center hosts a meditation session at the Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center, inviting participants of all experience levels for meditation and potential dharma discussions.
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Weekly Meditation Session
Athens KTC Buddhist Center hosts a weekly meditation session each Sunday morning, open to all experience levels, at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center.
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The Peking Acrobats Performance in Athens
The Peking Acrobats will showcase their impressive acrobatic skills at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.
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Mitchell Tenpenny Concert in Athens
Mitchell Tenpenny will perform live at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium in Athens, Ohio.
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Weekly Community Meditation Session
The Athens KTC Buddhist Center hosts a weekly meditation session every Sunday morning, welcoming all experience levels in a supportive environment.
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SEORA's Mardi Gras Annual Masquerade 2025
This annual fundraising masquerade features a Mardi Gras theme, offering food, dancing, and photo opportunities at the Athens Community Center.
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Weekly Meditation Session
Athens KTC Buddhist Center offers a weekly meditation session each Sunday morning at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center, open to all experience levels.
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