Week nine Student Media Poll top 25 picks
By Owen Lipstreu | Oct. 28Here are this week’s student media poll picks.
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Football: Jay Crable finds success at Ohio with football family background
By Owen Lipstreu | Oct. 28Coming from a football family has helped Crable succeed this year.
American politics symbolized in recent media
By Micah Fenner | Oct. 28In an era of countless political conflicts, how have those themes seeped into our media?
A guide to protesting safely this election season
By Ruby Johnson | Oct. 28As the election season begins, here are some important tips for protesting safely.
Athens County residents to vote on multiple levies in upcoming ballot
By Finn Smith | Oct. 28Multiple levies will appear on Athens County ballots in the upcoming general election this fall. The proposed taxes are aimed at providing funding for emergency medical services, the 911 and EMA center and the Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
Letter from the Editor: Don’t lose hope in democracy
By Jackson McCoy | Oct. 28American democracy may be broken, but democracy as a practice remains the best system for the betterment of all people.
‘Saturday Night Live’ political cold opens highlight election days
By Emily Frank | Oct. 28Two SNL political cold opens bookend the time between Election Day 2024 and 2025.
Athens Scream Park terrifies Southeast Ohioans
By Fiona Petticrew | Oct. 28Athens Scream Park invite campers to have a terrifying experience running through dark woods and cabins, in an attempt to evade the numerous monsters hunting through the trees and tall grass. The park closes Nov. 2.
Athens High School Football: Bulldogs stunned by Nelsonville-York in 27-12 loss
By Jude Hannahs | Oct. 28The Athens Bulldogs fall to Nelsonville-York 27-12 at home.
Volleyball: What to know for Ohio’s matchup with Kent State
By London DeMarco | Oct. 28Everything to know for Ohio’s matchup with Kent State.
Political ad campaigns shaped America
By Austin Yau | Oct. 28Political ads have had major impacts on presidential elections, creating rallying cries and attacking opponents, all leading to great success for the candidate who put out the ad.
Oh Well: There’s a right time to say ‘I love you’
By Cassidy McClurg | Oct. 28Saying “I love you” can be hard, but here is a guide that may help you express it when you are thinking of doing so.
Clara’s Commentary: School levies are vital for districts
By Clara Leder | Oct. 28In Ohio, school districts receive funding for day-to-day operations from locally passed tax levies. This November, make sure to support your local districts through your vote.
Soph’s Soapbox: Celebrities should advocate for local elections
By Sophia Anness | Oct. 28In 2024, celebrities and influencers came together to encourage people to vote in local elections. However, the upcoming election has not been promoted.
Nelsonville charter repeal spurs court battles, ballot confusion
By Mary Kate McNamee | Oct. 28Nelsonville voters approved a 2024 measure to abolish the city’s charter and return to a mayor-council form of government. As legal challenges continue, the Ohio Supreme Court says candidate names will remain on November’s ballot.
Athens’ favorite grumpy, orange cat resurfaces
By Caitlyn Vance | Oct. 28Pumpkin the cat encourages Athens students and residents to participate in elections.
Meet the candidates in Athens County’s Election
By Alex Passero | Oct. 28From Nelsonville’s mayor to the Trimble School Board, plenty of local positions are up for election.
Ohioans prepare for 2026 gubernatorial race
By Finn Smith | Oct. 28Ohio is preparing for a gubernatorial race in Fall 2026, as Gov. Mike Dewine’s second term nears the end. Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Dr. Amy Acton are leading the charge for their respective parties.
Weekender Briefs: Trick or treating, live music, murder mystery
By Maria Saunders | Oct. 28From Halloween festivities to concerts and pickleball, both locals and Bobcats have plenty of activities to choose from.
Athens City Council Election: All candidates unopposed Democrats
By Kaitlin Hogg | Oct. 28Athens City Council election Nov. 4 features three newcomers, unopposed races and all Democrat candidates.
