Oberlin and Yellow Springs — both in Ohio — are on the list, too.
Good morning. Here’s what you need to know for Friday, April 1, 2016:
Almost two years after getting honors from a reader-submitted USA Today poll, Athens is on the inside path toward more recognition from the news outlet.
USA Today is running a series through April 25, where readers can vote for the best small college town. Out of 20 towns in the running, Athens currently ranks #1 on the leaderboard.
A description of Athens on the site calls it a “quirky” city surrounded by “lush land” in Southeast Ohio.
Behind Athens, Flagstaff, Arizona (Northern Arizona University) is second and Ithaca, New York (Cornell University) is third. Iowa City, Iowa (University of Iowa) and Williamsburg, Virginia (College of William and Mary) round out the top 5.
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Weather
High of 68, and there could be rain this morning. (Courtesy of Scalia Lab)
News
Graduate Student Senate results are in after a confusion held them up Wednesday night. (The Post)
Metro Station will play this year’s TBT concert. (The Post)
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It’s Moms Weekend. (The Post)
Scores and Game Times
Big news: Ohio forward Antonio Campbell was named to AP’s All-American team. He’s only the fifth Bobcat All-American ever.
You might also want to know …
There was a gunman at the Greyhound station in Richmond, Virginia. (NBC News)
Members of the U.S. Women’s Soccer National Team have filed a wage discrimination lawsuit against U.S. Soccer. (Buzzfeed)
For more global news, check out The New York Times' daily briefing.
Athens bar specials
Pawpurr’s Bar: Half-off drinks from 8-9 p.m.
Red Brick Tavern: $1 well drinks and domestics from 6-9 p.m.
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