Lately with Layne: Take your right to vote seriously
By Layne Rey and Layne Rey | Nov. 2, 2023In every election, the civic duty to vote shouldn’t be taken for granted.
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Why you should vote in this year’s election
By Elizabeth Talaga | Nov. 2, 2023Here are six reasons why it is important to vote in the November 2023 general election.
5 things to bring to the election polls
By William Troyer | Nov. 2, 2023With election season in full swing, here are a few items to bring to the polls so that you don’t forget anything.
Explaining Ohio Issues 1 and 2 in anticipation of Election Day
By Sophia Rooksberry | Nov. 2, 2023The two issues concerning reproductive rights and marijuana legalization have a rich history and an important future.
First-time voter guide to reading ballots
By Nyla Gilbert | Nov. 2, 2023How to read a ballot and resources to make a knowledgeable choice at the polls.
Poll workers discuss election season experiences
Nov. 2, 2023Local poll workers share the importance of being a poll worker and voting this election season in Ohio.
Students and locals share thoughts about Pumpkin, his contributions
By Abby Jenkins | Nov. 2, 2023Pumpkin, the cat that often occupies the Board of Elections window, has given everyone in Athens a furry and friendly face to remember.
The early bird gets the vote
By Maggie Valentine | Nov. 2, 2023Voters share why early voting is convenient for them and which important issue is making them rush to the polls.
Blue in the 'Red Sea': how Athens remains an outlier
By Abreanna Blose | Nov. 2, 2023When it comes to elections, Athens County is an outlier. Surrounded by right-leaning counties, Athens is a consistent blue stronghold.
State issues could increase voter turnout
By Avery St. George | Nov. 2, 2023“You’ll have a lot of Sunday liquor sales ordinances and smaller things a lot of times in those special elections that are, you know, important to the individuals who they affect but aren’t as big statewide issue like abortion rights,” Sky Pettey, chair of the Athens County Board of Elections said.
Levy will fund reconstruction of Athens High School if passed
By Paige Fisher | Nov. 2, 2023If passed, the bond measure will increase property taxes for those who live within the district.
Local Democrats optimistic Ohioans will vote “yes” on Issues 1, 2
By Avery St. George | Nov. 2, 2023Patterson has recently been canvassing and going door to door for his own re-election, but he’s also been reminding voters about Issues 1 and 2.
ACEMS levy to help cover increasing costs of operation
By Payton Daugherty | Nov. 2, 2023Voters in Athens County will vote on a levy affecting Athens County Emergency Medical Services, or ACEMS, Nov. 7.
Issue 1 features abortion rights on Nov. ballot
By Anna Millar | Nov. 2, 2023Abortion rights which have divided many are again up for debate in this year’s election.
Student Senate voter guides help prepare students for the election
By Jack Solon | Nov. 2, 2023Student Senate’s student voter guides serve to explain topics of the upcoming election to the student voter base of Ohio University.
A Letter to the Editor from the very alive Pumpkin the cat
By Dr. Kelly K. Ferguson | Nov. 2, 2023The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.
Cuestiones con Cruz: Is ‘marijuana’ more than just a word?
By Alyssa Cruz | Nov. 2, 2023With Issue 2 on Ohio’s ballot this election, there has been a lot of discourse about the psychoactive drug, but where did it come from?
The Jist with Jamie: On Issue 1
By Jamie Miller | Nov. 2, 2023We have met at an intersection where people who are fighting for trans-affirming health care are also fighting for reproductive health care. We are on the same team.
Women’s Basketball: Ohio has a strong showing, defeats Marietta in exhibition play
By Charlie Fadel | Nov. 1, 2023Ohio looks cohesive in dominant exhibition win against Marietta.
Hockey: Ohio takes on Syracuse in two-game home series
By Emma Erion | Nov. 1, 2023Ohio takes on Syracuse in two-game home series.
