City Council: Climate emergency declared; city committed to cutting down carbon emissions
By Kyra Leckrone | Feb. 3, 2020Athens is the first city in the state to introduce a resolution declaring a climate emergency.
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State LGBTQ anti-discrimination bill would add new protections to existing legislation
By Anna Birk | Feb. 3, 2020Ohio Sen. Nicki Antonio, the first openly LGBTQ member of the Ohio House of Representatives, introduced the bill.
Spring Sustainability Series to bring current environmental issues to big screen
By Lily Roby | Feb. 3, 2020The first showing of the spring Sustainability Series will be on Feb. 5.
Local organizations provide winter clothing
By Keri Johnson | Feb. 3, 2020There are many options for free or discounted winter garments in Athens County.
6 Super Bowl 2020 commercials that dominated the night
By Mikayla Rochelle | Feb. 3, 2020Do you have $5.6 million for 30 seconds?
Women's Basketball: Bobcats embrace Boldon's challenge to be better in final stretch of the season
By J.L. Kirven | Feb. 3, 2020Ohio’s chances at a Mid-American Conference regular season title were shook after Saturday’s loss, but that doesn’t mean the Bobcats can’t still accomplish their goals.
Ohio University revises its Climate Action Plan
By Bekah Bostick | Feb. 3, 2020The university hopes to be carbon neutral by 2050.
'Z Factor' : Pilot and Iowa Primer
By Matthew Geiger | Feb. 3, 2020Columnist Matthew Geiger breaks down the state of the Iowa Caucuses.
Local bakery gears up for Valentine’s Day
By Erin Gardner | Feb. 3, 2020Athens Sweet Arts Bakery & Desserts can bake custom orders and deliver it straight to a dorm.
Five for 5: A review of Ohio's so-called 'number one' burrito
By Kevin Pan | Feb. 3, 2020Food Network said Ohio’s best burrito could be found at Big Mamma’s, so I had to find out for myself if it was true.
Swim and Dive: Emilia Lahtinen shines as Ohio defeats Marshall 177-120 on senior night
By Will Cunningham | Feb. 3, 2020The Bobcats closed out the season with their second straight dual meet win in Athens.
Wrestling: Ohio gets back to its winning ways with a victory against Bloomsburg
By William Shepard | Feb. 3, 2020Ohio has won four out of its last five duals in the Mid-American Conference.
Women's Basketball: Mid-American Conference power rankings
By J.L. Kirven | Feb. 3, 2020The Bobcats’ rise to the top may have come to a halt this week
OU women’s sports were budgeted about half the amount as men’s sports in 2019
By Maya Morita | Feb. 3, 2020The men’s football team was given about $9 million in 2019.
TV Review: Everyone finds their peace on the final episode of ‘The Good Place’
By Riley Runnells | Feb. 3, 2020Michael gets the opportunity of a lifetime.
Twitter Reactions: Jennifer Lopez, Shakira prove that ‘hips don’t lie’ during the Super Bowl 2020 halftime show
By Riley Runnells | Feb. 3, 2020Bad Bunny, J Balvin and Lopez’s daughter, Emme, also made an appearance.
Coca-Cola is releasing an energy drink; petitioners are working to raise Ohio's minimum wage
By Mikayla Rochelle | Feb. 3, 2020Your daily Athens newsletter.
Ohio group pushes for ballot issue to raise the minimum wage
By Bekah Bostick | Feb. 2, 2020The ballot issue would raise the minimum wage from $8.70 to $13.
Centennial celebration of women’s suffrage aims for inclusivity of marginalized groups
By Lauren Serge | Feb. 2, 2020The semester-long commemoration will consist of numerous events to highlight women’s suffrage and acknowledge the discrimination present within the movement.
TV Review: Sam and Dean hustle pool to win back their good luck on ‘Supernatural’
By Erin Gardner | Feb. 2, 2020Cas takes on a case and brings Jack home.
