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.
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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.
Our favorite spring break destinations
By The Beat Staff | Mar. 3, 2022As Nicki Minaj would say: “Let’s go to the beach, beach. Let’s go get away.”
Students crowd Athens bars to participate in Green Beer Day
By Maya Morita and Addie Hedges | Mar. 3, 2022Following previous years’ COVID-19 limitations, students made the most of Athens’ Green Beer Day traditions.
Police Blotter: Stolen identity, burglary on Alderman Road reported
By Molly Wilson | Mar. 2, 2022Deputies responded to the residence and took a report of the burglary.
OU’s newly awarded R1 Classification brings national attention to university research projects
By Madalyn Blair | Mar. 2, 2022OU joins 141 other institutions with the distinction.
Weekly Weather: Rainy weekend ahead, calm and clear spring break
By Sydney Walters | Mar. 2, 2022Your Athens weather for the weekend and a look into next week.
OU announces next University College dean
By Emma Skidmore | Mar. 2, 2022David Nguyen will assume the position June 15.
Everything to know about 'Elvis' movie, starring Austin Butler
By Emma Erion | Mar. 2, 2022Both critics and audiences alike have high hopes for Luhrmann’s Elvis. Set to premiere on June 24, 2022, here is everything you need to know about the film.
TV Review: New alliances form on the latest episode of 'Attack on Titan'
By Kendall Wright | Mar. 2, 2022The episode finishes with the group off “to save the world.”
Best Green Beer Day 2022 deals and specials in Athens
By Emma Dollenmayer | Mar. 2, 2022Take your pick, but regardless, you can’t go wrong with any bar on Green Beer Day in Athens.
