Alumni compare 1970 and 2020 closures of OU
By Lily Roby | Mar. 30, 2020The Ohio University riots of May 1970 is the first instance in 50 years in which the university has had to shutdown.
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Album Review: ‘PARTYMOBILE’ marks PARTYNEXTDOOR’s best album to date
By Riley Runnells | Mar. 30, 2020With vulnerability and an incredible sound, PARTYNEXTDOOR sets a new standard for his work with this album.
NCAA grants extra year of eligibility for seniors in spring sports programs
By Anthony Poisal | Mar. 30, 2020The NCAA has granted spring-sport seniors an additional year of eligibility.
Student organizations remain active through remote engagement
By Riley Runnells | Mar. 30, 2020Some of the organizations include PRSSA, CHAARG and Lost Flamingo Theatre Company.
TV Review: ‘The Walking Dead’ characters grapple with Alpha’s death during Sunday’s episode
By Hunter Graffice | Mar. 30, 2020Carol’s past comes back to haunt her after Alpha’s death.
Undergraduate students offered alternative grading system
By Ellen Wagner | Mar. 30, 2020Students with a letter grade of A to C- can choose to opt out of a class to receive a Satisfactory.
First COVID-19 death in Athens County reported
By Ian McKenzie | Mar. 30, 2020There are only three confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Athens County.
Athens Farmers Market strong during pandemic
By Keri Johnson | Mar. 29, 2020Some vendors have found new ways to sell their products.
Students stay in dorms during COVID-19 pandemic with permission from Housing and Residence Life
By Maya Morita | Mar. 29, 2020Students who want to stay in the dorms are required to fill out an application and be approved by Housing and Residence Life.
Over 1,400 students signed petition requesting tuition change
By Taylor Burnette | Mar. 29, 2020Ohio University will not reimburse tuition but is organizing a reimbursement plan for room and board costs.
Album Review: The best 3 tracks from 5 Seconds of Summer’s adequate ‘CALM’
By Bre Offenberger | Mar. 29, 2020The band definitely knows how to churn out hits.
Album Review: Bilingual artist Jessie Reyez expresses how past heartbreak has strengthened her in 'BEFORE LOVE CAME TO KILL US'
By Hannah Burkhart | Mar. 29, 2020Singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez communicates her darkest emotions about love in a beautiful manner on her latest album, BEFORE LOVE CAME TO KILL US.
TV Review: The 4-part finale of ‘Steven Universe Future’ is an emotional farewell to its fans
By Joseph Stanichar | Mar. 28, 2020After six years, ‘Steven Universe’ tells the final chapters of its story.
5 Netflix shows to binge-watch while you social distance
By Jillian Craig | Mar. 26, 2020Social distancing is the perfect time to curl up with a new Netflix show.
So Listen: Believing in conspiracies does not make you a free thinker
By Mikayla Rochelle | Mar. 26, 2020To be a true “free thinker” means to know the difference between a mistrustful government and someone on the internet who is wearing a tinfoil hat going on about delusions of grandeur.
University senate bodies to conduct business remotely
By Emma Skidmore | Mar. 26, 2020Student Senate, Faculty Senate and Graduate Student Senate all plan to continue to meet as in-person classes are suspended.
Ohio in 2020: The year of the gun
By George Shillcock | Mar. 26, 2020Is Ohio looking to disarm or reload their relationship to firearms? It depends where you look.
Local religious organizations find new ways to worship
By Keri Johnson | Mar. 26, 2020Religious organizations in Athens have become inventive in new methods of practice.
First case of COVID-19 confirmed in Athens County
By Abby Miller | Mar. 26, 2020The individual is recovering in isolation.
Spotify to allow artists to link donation pages through the app; social distancing is a way to combat the pandemic
By Riley Runnells | Mar. 26, 2020Your daily Athens newsletter.
