Lost Flamingo’s ‘Rocky Horror’ postponed for first time since 2002
By Riley Runnells | Nov. 3, 2020Though the show hasn’t officially been canceled, there is no set plan for a performance in the spring.
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Political signs have been more effective this election cycle, but also more controversial
By Bekah Bostick | Nov. 3, 2020Athens County headquarters for both parties have seen a high demand for political signs over the course of the election.
Third-party voting persists despite tight election
By Emma Skidmore | Nov. 3, 2020Athens residents explain why, or why not, they choose to vote for third-party candidates.
Faculty Senate: Lack of faculty purchasing card privileges is an example of lack of shared governance
By Jillian Craig | Nov. 3, 2020Several Faculty Senate members strongly support a possible resolution that would call for purchasing card privileges to be fully reinstated.
Tim Curry reprises his role in virtual ‘Rocky Horror’ reading; here’s how Purple Chopstix is doing during COVID-19
By Riley Runnells | Nov. 3, 2020Your daily Athens newsletter.
Here’s what the candidates on your ballot would mean for Ohio
By Noah Wright , Mikayla Rochelle and Sam Smith | Nov. 3, 2020Political platforms are confusing and often disingenuous. We broke down what they’re really going to do in office.
Campbell’s Corner: Expect more reform, refusal with Trump re-election
By Hannah Campbell | Nov. 3, 2020If President Trump is re-elected, he will make his previous term look minuscule to what he wants to accomplish next.
Worth a Reminder: QAnon is just an iteration of what we’ve seen before
By Camden Gilreath | Nov. 3, 2020Right-wing, fear-mongering tactics and conspiracy thought was a thing long before Q ever entered the spotlight.
Uncle Sam: Republicans can’t and won’t “Make America Great Again”
By Sam Smith | Nov. 3, 2020In making America “great” again, Trump wants to fuel the economic fire lit by Reagan and neoliberal policy, or he wants to revert America to an explicitly and legally oppressive state — or both.
Noah's Ark: Vote, then buy a gun
By Noah Wright | Nov. 3, 2020This year's chaos serves as a harsh reminder that gun ownership is a crucial right.
Football: Ohio Bobcats 2020 season preview
By J.L. Kirven | Nov. 2, 2020Ohio has six games to make it to the MAC Championship
Authors @ Alden continues series virtually with J.W. Smith
By Kayla Bennett | Nov. 2, 2020J.W. Smith shares his story and talks about his new book at Authors @ Alden.
City Council: Impound lots allowed to exist outside of city limits, 24-hour parking rule to be suspended
By Kyra Leckrone | Nov. 2, 2020Impound lots are currently required to exist within city limits, an ordinance passed by Council Monday will allow this lots to exist 5 miles outside of city limits.
Album Review: Sam Smith’s 'Love Goes' encourages dancing the pain away
By Hannah Campbell | Nov. 2, 2020Love Goes captures all phases of a breakup while still keeping an upbeat tempo and a somewhat positive outlook on what's to come, even if it's just for the night.
Deante’ Hitchcock furthers his album’s energy on the deluxe version of ‘BETTER’
By Joey Perkins | Nov. 2, 2020This album stays in the running for AOTY.
Q&A: Purple Chopstix’s Gabe Fisher talks about the restaurant in the age of COVID-19
By Erin Gardner | Nov. 2, 2020Fisher owns the restaurant with his wife, Aysha.
Film Review: Ben Wheatley’s ‘Rebecca’ will never outdo Alfred Hitchcock’s original
By Riley Runnells | Nov. 2, 2020Armie Hammer and Lily James both give fine performances.
Football: Mid-American Conference power rankings (week zero)
By J.L. Kirven , Jack Gleckler and Tee Willis | Nov. 2, 2020See where the Bobcats ranked in this week’s power rankings.
OU’s Child Development Center closes toddler classroom after caregiver tests positive for COVID-19
By Ian McKenzie | Nov. 2, 2020The classroom will reopen Nov. 16 as long as no further COVID-19 cases are reported.
