NASA projects an asteroid heading toward Earth just before Election Day; trends are declining in Athens County with only 7 new reported cases of COVID-19
By Madyson Lewellyn | Aug. 24, 2020Your daily Athens newsletter.
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7 new COVID-19 cases reported in Athens County last week
By Ian McKenzie | Aug. 23, 2020There are 372 cases of COVID-19 in Athens County as of August 22.
The best 3 tracks from The Killers’ ‘Imploding The Mirage’
By Bre Offenberger | Aug. 23, 2020Though two of the four members are no longer prioritizing the band, The Killers sounds just as lovely as ever.
TV Review: HBO's 'Lovecraft Country' is dominating the racial horror genre
By Adonis Fryer | Aug. 22, 2020The three leads have their own separate conflicts.
Joel Newby holds meet and greet in Athens
By Grant Ritchey | Aug. 22, 2020Newby went on the attack against his Republican opponent, Rep. Steve Stivers.
Dean of students warns student leaders, Greek life about COVID-19 complaints
By Ian McKenzie | Aug. 21, 2020Reports include large social gatherings without masks.
OU partners with OhioHealth to launch COVID-19 hotline
By Abby Miller | Aug. 21, 2020The university also launched a report form for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Weekender Briefs: What’s happening this week
By Riley Runnells | Aug. 19, 2020More lists will come as events are rescheduled.
Film Review: Netflix’s ‘Work It’ is fantastically formulaic
By Riley Runnells | Aug. 18, 2020Jordan Fisher is a dream in the film.
Board of Trustees receives update on phased reopening plan, including development of virus rapid response team
By Abby Miller | Aug. 17, 2020Individual colleges are prioritizing programs that require students to return to campus.
City Council: Zoning changes discussed, law enforcement agreement passed
By Kyra Leckrone | Aug. 17, 2020A rezoning of an area of Athens from a business zone to an industrial zone could help bring in new businesses as well as help existing businesses expand.
Uncle Sam: Kamala Harris – not the reformer we need
By Sam Smith | Aug. 13, 2020Just because someone is a member of a racially oppressed group, that doesn’t mean that their representation alone is antiracist — it matters just as much or even more what that person says and does.
OU requires COVID-19 training for people returning to campus
By Abby Miller | Aug. 13, 2020The training goes over university policies and COVID-19 safety procedures.
Homecoming to be held virtually due to COVID-19 pandemic
By Ian McKenzie | Aug. 13, 2020This is to help reduce population density on campus and make Athens as safe as possible.
Weekender Briefs: What’s happening this week
By Riley Runnells | Aug. 13, 2020More lists will come as events are rescheduled.
National Vinyl Record Day connects generations
By Riley Runnells | Aug. 11, 2020Vinyl records have made a trendy comeback.
Hockey: Ohio postpones 2020-2021 season
By Jack Gleckler | Aug. 11, 2020The Bobcats’ Twitter released a statement Tuesday announcing the postponement of the 2020-2021 season.
Album Review: Aminé’s 'Limbo' is quite literally him in musical limbo, showing off his versatility
By Hannah Burkhart and Camden Gilreath | Aug. 10, 2020Portland artist Aminé exhibits his versatility in sound on his latest album, Limbo.
City Council: Emergency Relief Grant Program passed for Athens residents
By Kyra Leckrone | Aug. 10, 2020Athens residents could be granted up to $1,000 to help pay for rent and mortgages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
OU athletic director addresses fall sports postponement with "A letter to Bobcat Nation"
By J.L. Kirven | Aug. 10, 2020Ohio Athletic Director Julie Cromer addressed Bobcat Nation on Monday night.
