In 2013 a plethora of underground hip-hop artists took center stage from Chance The Rapper to Danny Brown, unearthing a world of aspiring talented artists trying to make a name for themselves through free mixtapes promoted on the internet.
The West End Ciderhouse, set to open in late May, will be the second alcohol manufacturer to hit Athens since Jackie O’s Pub and Brewery.
Standing in front of sign that once read "Pat Kelly, Sheriff," Rodney Smith was sworn in as Athens County's Interim Replacement Sheriff.
Bekky Hobson’s van might have arrived empty in front of Baker Center on Tuesday, but by the time she parked it for the evening, there was no space at all.
Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series exploring the balance Ohio student-athletes strike between their academics, athletics and extracurricular activities.
Athens County might soon replace the virtual bricks and green background that line its website for something a little more accessible and mobile.
Musical regulars in Athens are shaking things up for a concert at Casa Nueva Restaurant & Cantina Thursday night featuring The Summoners, Shamantis and Milksop Rabble.
Those performing in the New Music Ensemble have a knack for “new classics.”
The three parties currently running for Student Senate clearly have a lot of issues they want to focus on if elected, but while there are several ideas floating around for future senate initiatives, I hope that all three tickets will consider reforming and expanding one initiative already put in place: the Bobcat Readership Program.
Graduate Student Senate passed a resolution to allocate $500 toward a magnet campaign that will be in effect next school year.
I still laugh when the cartoon characters clumsily fall or humorously hit each other upside the head — and I consider it one of my most valuable traits when I start to feel overwhelmed with my life.
A “total lunar eclipse” is expected to take place April 15, according to the website of Fred Espenak, an American Goddard Space Flight Center astrophysicist who is best known for eclipse predictions.
Athens City Fire responded to a call at a local homeless shelter Monday afternoon after a fire started in the building’s laundry room, according to officials.
Here’s a number that’s scary for Republicans: 18 percent. Since 2006, that’s been the Democrats’ average lead among young voters nationwide, according to Gallup. It makes sense that the party that has stood in the way of marriage equality, immigration reform, raising the minimum wage, equal pay for equal work and increasing college aid for students would have a problem connecting with young Americans. And in election years, this gap matters even more. For example, President Barack Obama’s 67 percent share of young voters in 2012 was widely cited as one of the major contributors to his victory.
Within the $2.4 billion Capital Budget passed last week, there is about $26 million set aside for development in Athens County, which state and local officials say will see a boon for local projects and non-profits.
By Meryl Gottlieb| mg986611@ohiou.edu| @buzzlightmeryl
OU professor, facing child pornography charges, due in court
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