Here’s what you need to know for Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016:
News from The Post
- A noted local activist interrupted former President Bill Clinton during his visit to Athens yesterday, and Clinton responded. (The Post)
- Jeff Hill is becoming a two-way street. (The Post)
Good morning,
It seems the campus clown invasion has begun.
Videos of students at Kent State University and Pennsylvania State University taking part in “clown hunting” expeditions circulated on Twitter on Monday night after videos of and rumors about menacing clowns have swept the internet as a whole.
Some OU students seem to be concerned about the clowns coming to Athens.
Apparently there's clowns in Athens now so this is my final goodbye it was nice knowing you guys
— Emily Cassidy (@emcassidyy) October 4, 2016
If one of the clowns in Athens ever tried to come at me you best believe his family better start planning his funeral.
— Totally Kyle (@KyleWorkman95) October 2, 2016
If the clown invasion were to come to Athens, it’s best for students and citizens not to worry. In a CBS news article, New York Police Department Deputy Commissioner John Miller told citizens not to buy into the hype, and that the clowns are harmless.
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Mostly sunny with no precipitation. High of 81. (Courtesy of Scalia Lab)
Scores and Game Times
The women’s golf team cracked the top five at a tournament in Michigan, and Hailey Hrynewich finished first overall.
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