Athens High School Football: What to know for playoff game against Buckeye Valley
By Jude Hannahs | Oct. 29Athens’ season is not over yet as they face the Buckeye Valley Barons this Friday.
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No Kings rallies draw crowds across Southeast Ohio
By Finn Smith | Oct. 29Another round of No Kings rallies occurred Oct. 18 in cities and towns across the country. Southeast Ohio hosted numerous events, including ones in Athens and Chillicothe. These events consisted of demonstrations with signs, costumes and speeches.
OU communications policy sparks faculty free speech concerns
By Kaitlin Hogg | Oct. 28An interim policy at Ohio University outlining guidelines for external communications has prompted discussion among faculty about academic freedom and the limits of administrative oversight.
Daphne’s Dispatch: Analyze local election candidates in Athens
By Daphne Graeter | Oct. 28From policies and budgets to education and public safety, the people whose names are on the upcoming Nov. 4 general election ballot have been deeply involved in the city of Athens’ business.
Week nine Student Media Poll top 25 picks
By Owen Lipstreu | Oct. 28Here are this week’s student media poll picks.
Football: Jay Crable finds success at Ohio with football family background
By Owen Lipstreu | Oct. 28Coming from a football family has helped Crable succeed this year.
American politics symbolized in recent media
By Micah Fenner | Oct. 28In an era of countless political conflicts, how have those themes seeped into our media?
A guide to protesting safely this election season
By Ruby Johnson | Oct. 28As the election season begins, here are some important tips for protesting safely.
Athens County residents to vote on multiple levies in upcoming ballot
By Finn Smith | Oct. 28Multiple levies will appear on Athens County ballots in the upcoming general election this fall. The proposed taxes are aimed at providing funding for emergency medical services, the 911 and EMA center and the Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
Letter from the Editor: Don’t lose hope in democracy
By Jackson McCoy | Oct. 28American democracy may be broken, but democracy as a practice remains the best system for the betterment of all people.
‘Saturday Night Live’ political cold opens highlight election days
By Emily Frank | Oct. 28Two SNL political cold opens bookend the time between Election Day 2024 and 2025.
Athens Scream Park terrifies Southeast Ohioans
By Fiona Petticrew | Oct. 28Athens Scream Park invite campers to have a terrifying experience running through dark woods and cabins, in an attempt to evade the numerous monsters hunting through the trees and tall grass. The park closes Nov. 2.
Athens High School Football: Bulldogs stunned by Nelsonville-York in 27-12 loss
By Jude Hannahs | Oct. 28The Athens Bulldogs fall to Nelsonville-York 27-12 at home.
Volleyball: What to know for Ohio’s matchup with Kent State
By London DeMarco | Oct. 28Everything to know for Ohio’s matchup with Kent State.
Political ad campaigns shaped America
By Austin Yau | Oct. 28Political ads have had major impacts on presidential elections, creating rallying cries and attacking opponents, all leading to great success for the candidate who put out the ad.
Oh Well: There’s a right time to say ‘I love you’
By Cassidy McClurg | Oct. 28Saying “I love you” can be hard, but here is a guide that may help you express it when you are thinking of doing so.
Clara’s Commentary: School levies are vital for districts
By Clara Leder | Oct. 28In Ohio, school districts receive funding for day-to-day operations from locally passed tax levies. This November, make sure to support your local districts through your vote.
Soph’s Soapbox: Celebrities should advocate for local elections
By Sophia Anness | Oct. 28In 2024, celebrities and influencers came together to encourage people to vote in local elections. However, the upcoming election has not been promoted.
Nelsonville charter repeal spurs court battles, ballot confusion
By Mary Kate McNamee | Oct. 28Nelsonville voters approved a 2024 measure to abolish the city’s charter and return to a mayor-council form of government. As legal challenges continue, the Ohio Supreme Court says candidate names will remain on November’s ballot.
