Here's a look at how Athens County compares to the state in COVID-19 numbers
By Ian McKenzie | Sep. 9, 2020There were ten new cases reported on Wednesday alone.
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Existential Binge-Watching: ‘The Boys’ are back in town and better than ever
By Jackson Horvat | Sep. 9, 2020The Boys might just be one of the most accurate depictions of a superhero story ever to be released.
From the Editor’s Desk: Running a journalism publication during COVID-19 isn’t easy, so bear with us please
By Molly Schramm | Sep. 9, 2020As we continue to adapt to COVID-19’s world, we’ll continue to bring you all the important news in Athens.
Blotter: Police make arrest at Baker for intoxication; officers sent for a stolen Amazon package
By Grant Ritchey | Sep. 9, 2020OUPD was sent to Baker after a report of a man being intoxicated outside of Baker Center.
Faculty Senate seeks support from OU administration during COVID-19 pandemic
By Jillian Craig | Sep. 9, 2020The concerns Faculty Senate has are those that have persisted since the spring.
The “Travis Scott Meal” is now available at McDonald’s for a limited time; September is Suicide Prevention Month
By Madyson Lewellyn | Sep. 9, 2020Your daily Athens newsletter.
Graduate Student Senate: New members appointed, rules discussed during first meeting of the year
By Bekah Bostick | Sep. 8, 2020GSS executive officers inducted new members and showed them what meetings include.
Fairfield County Infirmary ghost hunts provide a paranormal experience
By Riley Runnells | Sep. 8, 2020The ghost hunts last for about seven-and-a-half hours.
City Council: Utility Relief Grant Program passed for Athens residents
By Kyra Leckrone | Sep. 8, 2020Athens residents are eligible to receive up to $1,000 in grant funds to help pay city utility bills.
Noah’s Ark: 'Fight Club' is a great yet misunderstood film
By Noah Wright | Sep. 8, 2020Fight Club is an accurate depiction of rage, violence and a special brand of toxic masculinity that had already crept its way into the psyche of American men.
Pondering with Patterson: An ode to summer foods
By Lauren Patterson | Sep. 8, 2020The spooky season is my favorite time of the year, yet the summer cookout favorites that fade out are always a bummer.
Tavolino provides free lunches every Tuesday
By Lily Roby | Sep. 8, 2020People can get free lunches from Tavolino from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday.
5 free resources for OU students for Suicide Awareness Month
By Lexi Lepof | Sep. 8, 2020Suicide is the second most common cause of death among college students.
Film Review: ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ is a confusingly creepy examination of the human psyche
By Brandon Bowers | Sep. 8, 2020A dive into the darkest parts of your mind is only one of the aspects that will leave the viewer reeling after this eerie but fantastic film.
OU child care center caregiver tests positive, all activities suspended
By Ian McKenzie | Sep. 8, 2020OU plans to reopen the center Sept. 21.
At least 7,200 students to be invited to return to campus during Phase 2
By Ian McKenzie | Sep. 8, 2020Students are expected to participate in asymptomatic testing while invited to exposure-based testing.
Tokyo 2021 Olympics to continue ‘with or without COVID-19’; students defer OU acceptance
By Riley Runnells | Sep. 8, 2020Your daily Athens newsletter.
Incoming freshmen defer, take courses elsewhere
By Keri Johnson | Sep. 7, 2020Some freshmen have deferred to spring or next fall; others are taking classes at community colleges.
Album Review: Big Sean’s inconsistency plagues ‘Detroit 2’
By Joey Perkins | Sep. 7, 2020Big Sean can’t seem to commit to any one sound on the album.
Just Listen to JL: Embrace the moment. Don't be imprisoned by it.
By J.L. Kirven | Sep. 7, 2020Our shackles to media drama have become even tighter.
