Athens City racial equity, hairstyle ordinance, explained
By Molly Wilson | Mar. 15, 2022The ordinance passed in late February and will expand racial definitions within city code to cultural hairstyles.
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5 tips to overcome interview anxiety
By Grace Koennecke | Mar. 15, 2022Overcoming interview anxiety is simple, as long as you take the time to read these steps!
OU’s weekly asymptomatic COVID-19 testing requirement to end Monday
By Ryan Maxin | Mar. 15, 2022The university cited low infection rates and high vaccination rates as reasons for the requirement’s end.
7 songs for your spring playlist 2022
By Abby Miller | Mar. 14, 20227 songs for your spring playlist.
City Council: Athens residents may soon opt into lower waste rates
By Sophia Young | Mar. 14, 2022Council met in committees Monday evening to discuss waste rates, personnel changes and appropriations.
Here are 6 webtoons to add to your reading list
By Mimi Calhoun | Mar. 14, 2022If you’re a visual reader, Webtoons are the comics for you.
Film Review: ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. The World’ is one of the best films of the 2010s
By Zach James | Mar. 14, 2022Released and subsequently overlooked in 2010, ‘Scott Pilgrim’ deserves your attention.
OU Student Senate treasurer resigns
By Molly Wilson | Mar. 14, 2022Simar Kalkat, former treasurer of Senate, was removed from and later reinstated to her position in February.
OU students discuss COVID-19 vaccine exemption process
By Alex Imwalle | Mar. 13, 2022OU’s exempted individuals make up around 8.5% of the Athens student and staff population.
City Council: Design and construction of tennis, pickleball courts delayed
By Ryan Maxin | Mar. 12, 2022The ordinance was referred back to the City and Safety Services Committee.
Coronavirus: Death toll climbs above 130
By Abby Miller | Mar. 9, 2022The death was reported Wednesday.
Coronavirus: Athens County COVID-19 death total reaches 130
By Ryan Maxin | Mar. 7, 2022Four new deaths were reported Monday.
Student Senate: Students express grievances at town hall
By Donovan Hunt | Mar. 5, 2022Students discussed discrimination on campus and fears about COVID-19.
How the Russia-Ukraine conflict may affect Athens gas prices
By Kendall Wright | Mar. 4, 2022Gas prices may hit Athens a little harder than metropolitan areas like Columbus.
How new masking guidelines will affect Athens
By Taylor Burnette | Mar. 3, 2022Ohio University altered its mask rules and Athens City Council let its mask ordinance expire.
Russia-Ukraine conflict catches attention of OU students, faculty, staff
By Anna Millar | Mar. 3, 2022“There's not a quick answer to this. We can't wish it away, and despite the efforts both of Republicans and Democrats to make this into a partisan issue, it's not. It's a Russian issue,” Steven Miner, a history professor specializing in Russian studies, said.
Alumni Spotlight: Lifelong journalist releases his first podcast series
By Kayla Bennett | Mar. 3, 2022David Raterman’s podcast, The Pink Moon Murders, can be heard on Apple Music, Spotify, iHeart and YouTube.
Artist Spotlight: Soccer Mommy is okay with bearing her soul to listeners
By Grace Koennecke | Mar. 3, 2022Sophie Allison is who we all want to be, at least from a musical standpoint.
Timeline of everything you need to know about Jacob Elordi’s love life
By Olivia Vagasky | Mar. 3, 2022Wondering who Jacob Elordi has dated? Read to find out.
Here’s 6 hair trends for spring 2022 you don’t want to miss out on trying
By Audrey McQuillan | Mar. 3, 2022From glistening hair tinsel and high shine hair to vintage 90s clips and bold bubble braids, these hairstyles will help your hair blossom this spring.
