Will Cooper Ohio University student photographer: Katherine Tyler
“I feel like the soul of Athens really lies within the students and all of their talents. We have the ability to bring out the best in each other, which means we have a lot to offer to the city of Athens.”
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Danny Reese owner of Sundown Garage
photograph by Mark Dawson
“The characters, the wonderful weirdos that think outside of the box – the non-conventional thinkers. There are a lot of them here. That is certainly one of the things that makes Athens, Athens. There’s lots of diversity, people working together to make this a better place.”
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Dr. Zelma Badu-Younge assistant professor of the Ohio University School of Dance photograph by Mariel Tyler
“I think the soul of Athens is in the beat of my African heart. Every day that soul is expressed through the steps and articulation from my body and movements.”
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