Ohio in 2020: The year of the gun
Is Ohio looking to disarm or reload their relationship to firearms? It depends where you look.
Student Senate transitions to the new realities of online schooling
Pass/Fail grading options were addressed at the meeting.
Blotter: Four wheelers on road, suspected narcotics in package
The package actually contained vape juice.
University senate bodies to conduct business remotely
Student Senate, Faculty Senate and Graduate Student Senate all plan to continue to meet as in-person classes are suspended.
Ohio in 2020: The year of the gun
Is Ohio looking to disarm or reload their relationship to firearms? It depends where you look.
Student Senate transitions to the new realities of online schooling
Pass/Fail grading options were addressed at the meeting.
Acid Mine drainage kills biodiversity in Hocking River
The drainage, although not harmful to humans, has left an impact on aquatic life throughout the ecosystem.
Blotter: Four wheelers on road, suspected narcotics in package
The package actually contained vape juice.
OU student tests positive for COVID-19
The student was on a study abroad trip when they first contracted symptoms.
OU announces pausing ‘budget reductions’ amidst COVID-19 pandemic
The university will reevaluate the budget at a later time.
Athens businesses cut back further due to coronavirus
Many restaurants, bars and coffee shops still remain open for take-out, even with majorly reduced staff and hours.
Graduate assistants to fulfill appointments online
The transition to remote work looks different for graduate assistants, teaching assistants and research assistants, but students will still receive their Spring Semester stipends.
Petition to change grading to pass/fail gets student attention
The petition currently has close to 4,000 signatures.
City Council: Stimson Avenue to get face lift, construction to begin in 2021
The Stimson Avenue construction project will add new street lights, repave the road and add more sidewalk space.
Local businesses, school districts rally to feed students out of school
Local business owners have been working to provide lunches to students whose K-12 schools have been suspended.
OU postpones all spring commencement ceremonies
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that gatherings of 50 or more people should not take place for eight weeks.
Ohio’s elections suspended, leaving confusion among Athens County voters
Ohio’s elections were suspended until Tuesday, June 2.
City Council: Athens residents’ water will not be shut off over late payments
Athens Mayor Steve Patterson asked students to list Athens as their residence for the 2020 Census.
