Jeff Bezos gives $10 billion to fight climate change; OUPD hired two new police officers
By Maddie Bussert | Feb. 18, 2020Your daily Athens newsletter.
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BobcaThon raises over $100,000 for Ronald McDonald House
By Riley Runnells | Feb. 18, 2020The goal of $116,000 was surpassed after participants raised $117,012.08.
Men's Basketball: Central Michigan scouting preview and how to watch
By Anthony Poisal | Feb. 18, 2020Here’s everything you need to know for the Bobcats’ matchup against the Chippewas.
Mental Health Awareness Wall works to end stigma through art
By Lauren Serge | Feb. 18, 2020The wall is a project consisting of artistic posters detailing mental health awareness and statistics.
Donkey Time: Clarence Thomas' revival is misguided
By Adonis Fryer | Feb. 17, 2020On the surface, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas seems like he belongs with those titans of American history, but a deeper look reveals a much darker truth.
Appalachian food study examines food in the region
By Keri Johnson | Feb. 17, 2020A student is hoping to release a cookbook focused on traditional Appalachian cooking.
Crowd gathers in protest of 'Kent State Gun Girl' Kaitlin Bennett
By Nolan Simmons | Feb. 17, 2020Kaitlin Bennett, gun rights advocate and conservative media figure, was met on campus by about 400 protesters.
City Council: Resolution adopted supporting agenda for National League of Cities
By Kyra Leckrone | Feb. 17, 2020The agenda lists off priorities the new president should have during their first 100 days in office.
Film Review: ‘To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You’ lacks first film’s charm, character development
By Riley Runnells | Feb. 17, 2020Jordan Fisher as John Ambrose is the only real saving grace.
OUPD hires two new police officers
By Kirsten Thomas | Feb. 17, 2020The two officers are currently attending the police academy full time.
Five for 5: Fry’d Fries proves keeping it simple isn’t stupid
By Kevin Pan | Feb. 17, 2020Potato or no potatoes, these were probably the best fries I’ve ever tried.
Album Review: Tame Impala’s ‘The Slow Rush’ is satisfying, but not as memorable as ‘Currents’
By Madyson Lewellyn | Feb. 17, 2020Kevin Parker is changing the psychedelic-rock game one album at a time.
'Z Factor' Episode 3: An obituary for Andrew Yang’s presidential campaign
By Matthew Geiger | Feb. 17, 2020In this week’s episode, Matthew Geiger breaks down the importance of Andrew Yang’s campaign.
Hockey: Ohio splits series on the road against Iowa State
By Jack Gleckler | Feb. 17, 2020Ohio has secured the second seed in the Central States Collegiate Hockey League Tournament.
Wine prices to drop; Southeast Asian Night took place Sunday
By Mikayla Rochelle | Feb. 17, 2020Your daily Athens newsletter.
TV Review: Sunday’s episode of ‘Doctor Who’ promises history, scares but delivers neither
By Joseph Stanichar | Feb. 16, 2020Despite some excellent performances and an introduction to the finale’s main threat, Sunday’s episode is mostly forgettable.
Southeast Asian Night celebrates intricate culture of Southeast Asia
By Lauren Serge | Feb. 16, 2020The event showcased various performances that were representative of specific regions in Southeast Asia.
Athens City School District ranks higher in state when adjusted for poverty
By Emma Skidmore | Feb. 16, 2020Due to poverty in Athens County, standardized test scores are often not the best judge of students’ academic achievement.
Think Tank: The Mustang Mach-E isn't really a Mustang
By Christopher Lawrence-White | Feb. 16, 2020What has irked many of Ford’s loyal fanbase is the seemingly lazy and outrageous slapping of the Mustang name on a car that does not embody what such a name has represented.
'Stranger With A Camera' screening to shed light on Appalachian people
By Liz Partsch | Feb. 16, 2020The Appalshop film Stranger With A Camera sheds light on an incident that happened in the 1960s in Kentucky and how it affected the Appalachian people.
