Board of Elections grapples with Ohio primary changes
By Abby Miller | Apr. 8, 2020As the Athens County Board of Elections office floods with over 700 absentee ballots, many voters are still in the dark about how Ohio’s primary will be conducted.
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Blotter: Inmate escaped; vehicle on fire
By Kirsten Thomas | Apr. 8, 2020The inmate was found and returned to Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail without incident.
Weekender Briefs: What’s happening, rescheduled or canceled this weekend
By Baylee DeMuth and Riley Runnells | Apr. 8, 2020More lists will come as events are rescheduled.
Noah’s Ark: National journalists have failed to properly cover senators' insider trading
By Noah Wright | Apr. 8, 2020Senators Richard Burr, James Inhofe, Dianne Feinstein and Kelly Loeffler used classified intelligence to put themselves in a position to profit off COVID-19, making it very clear they value their investment portfolios over American lives.
Editorial: What draws the line when it comes to reporting inappropriate behavior?
By The Post Editorial Board | Apr. 7, 2020No professor should be allowed to stay in their position if they have been found to be taking advantage of students.
Southeast Ohio History Center partners with WOUB to document COVID-19
By Riley Runnells | Apr. 7, 2020Southeast Ohioans can send in submissions to be a part of documenting history.
7 TikTok stars who will keep you afloat during quarantine
By Bre Offenberger | Apr. 7, 2020Quarantining sucks. Let these seven people bring some joy into your life.
Pondering with Patterson: Memory lane doesn’t necessarily need to be let go of
By Lauren Patterson | Apr. 7, 2020Nostalgia is not necessarily a bad thing. Regardless of age, there are little tidbits somewhere along the line that can be thought of fondly.
Existential Binge-Watching: 5 blind binge recommendations on Netflix
By Jackson Horvat | Apr. 7, 2020A couple of cat documentaries, some old favorites and a brainless reality show fill my quarantine queue.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month events held virtually due to COVID-19
By Lily Roby | Apr. 7, 2020Sexual Assault Awareness Month virtually brings light to survivors of sexual assault due to the coronavirus.
Album Review: Sam Hunt pairs his blend of country, R&B with more maturity, honesty on ‘SOUTHSIDE’
By Emma Dollenmayer | Apr. 7, 2020‘SOUTHSIDE’ encompasses a balance of fun, enjoyable tracks and ones that are about heartbreak and honesty.
Journalism faculty member starts process for losing tenure after university investigation and sexual harassment lawsuit
By Ian McKenzie | Apr. 7, 2020His teaching has been suspended but his salary of over $100,000 will not be changed.
Apple supplying millions of masks to medical workers; Greek life at OU is grappling with the effects of coronavirus pandemic
By Abby Miller | Apr. 7, 2020Your daily Athens newsletter.
Uncle Sam: People are more important than the economy
By Sam Smith | Apr. 6, 2020No one should ever have to die for the sake of economic success.
Greek life adapts to the coronavirus
By Lily Roby | Apr. 6, 2020Sororities and fraternities at OU have transitioned to online chapter meetings as many members of Greek life work to fundraise for those impacted by the coronavirus.
Q&A: Rapper, influencer Durte Dom discusses Vlog Squad, his own brand
By Riley Runnells | Apr. 6, 2020Dom Zeglaitis talks about creating content for multiple different platforms.
City Council: Additional art pieces will be added to traffic control boxes
By Kyra Leckrone | Apr. 6, 2020Local artists’ work will be displayed on the traffic control boxes throughout Athens.
Football: De’Montre Tuggle is ready for more after successful junior season
By Anthony Poisal | Apr. 6, 2020After leading Ohio running backs in touchdowns last season, Tuggle is hungry for more work.
Album Review: Dua Lipa combines disco with the ’80s on the practically perfect ‘Future Nostalgia’
By Riley Runnells | Apr. 6, 2020It’s impossible to pick a favorite on this album overflowing with fun.
4 people arrested for violating Ohio’s stay-at-home order
By Ellen Wagner | Apr. 6, 2020The arrests were made after police responded to calls for parties.
