City of Athens to suffer from impact of OU’s layoffs
By Taylor Burnette | June 4, 2020The city is likely to not know the final impact of the layoffs until May 2021, once one-year notice renewals are up.
LOCAL
Hundreds rally in peaceful protest against police brutality
By Grant Ritchey and Keri Johnson | June 2, 2020Protesters took to the streets to voice their outrage over police brutality.
Peaceful protests take center stage in Athens over weekend
By Grant Ritchey | June 1, 2020Athens locals peacefully protest the death of George Floyd over the weekend.
City Council passes city-wide composting program into effect
By Taylor Burnette | May 30, 2020The program will be opt-out, with residents being automatically enrolled.
Passion Works to host Parade in Place
By Keri Johnson | May 29, 2020Passion Works will be hosting a reverse-parade this Sunday.
Weekender Briefs: What’s happening this week
By Riley Runnells | May 29, 2020More information will come as events are rescheduled.
Uptown Grill changes ownership, name to Grub-n-Go
By Grant Ritchey | May 28, 2020Chicken and waffles is leaving the menu.
Q&A: Local rock star Lizard McGee faces the golf big leagues on 'Holey Moley'
By Liz Partsch | May 28, 2020Lizard McGee will appear on ABC’s Holey Moley.
Student businesses enable students to make a profit from selling clothes, jewelry
By Lily Roby | May 28, 2020From Creamy Studios to withlovefrommar.
Court Street businesses struggle with coronavirus, possible economic hits in the fall
By Bekah Bostick | May 28, 2020Even as businesses struggle with the coronavirus, they are planning for the fall and how to help the community.
News Briefs from the 2019-20 academic year
By Abby Miller | May 28, 2020From protests to campus closures, the academic year was full of news.
Important people to know at OU and in Athens
By Abby Miller | May 28, 2020These figures can help you navigate your freshman year and the city of Athens.
Photographers use pandemic to create art during National Photography Month
By Riley Runnells | May 27, 2020Student, professional photographers alike celebrate.
New restaurant to open in former Cornwell Jewelers building
By Taylor Burnette | May 26, 2020The restaurant’s menu will feature street tacos and margaritas.
Pork & Pickles works with farmers to adapt during COVID-19
By Lily Roby | May 26, 2020Among the assisting farms are Blaney Family Farm and Cowdery Farms.
Athens provides outdoor escapes from pandemic stress
By Lauren Serge | May 23, 2020The town has countless surrounding natural areas that allow for an abundance of outdoor activities and exploration, specifically during the summer months.
Restaurants and businesses prepare, reopen in midst of COVID-19
By Grant Ritchey | May 19, 2020Athens restaurants are preparing for how to maintain safety when indoor operations resume.
Legacy students celebrate Mother’s Day with shared love of OU
By Gabriella Hayes | May 10, 2020Current and former students reminisce with their mothers about times in Athens.
OU emphasizes year-round focus on sexual assault awareness
By Lexi Lepof | May 8, 2020OUPD and Survivor Advocacy Program work to keep sexual assault awareness alive year-round at Ohio University.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but it deserves year-round recognition
By Erin Gardner | May 8, 2020Students and CPS staff talk about what they are doing for Mental Health Awareness Month.
