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Athens DORA ends for 2021, excitement builds for project in 2022

By Ryan Maxin | Aug. 18, 2021

The DORA went into effect July 29 after being approved by Athens City Council on June 21.

City Council: City’s mask mandate reinstated for indoor public spaces

By Sophia Young | Aug. 16, 2021

Council suspended the rules to unanimously approve an ordinance requiring individuals to wear masks in indoor public spaces.

The Union, Tony’s Tavern to enact COVID-19 precautions amid rising cases in Athens

By Ryan Maxin | Aug. 13, 2021

Athens County has seen a 66.67% increase in COVID-19 cases from Aug. 4 to Aug. 11.

Students, faculty react to return of in-person OHIO-in-L.A., Scripps Semester in D.C. programs

By Ryan Maxin | Aug. 13, 2021

In fall 2020, the OHIO-in-L.A. program was held virtually and the Scripps Semester in D.C. program was canceled entirely.

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TV Review: The premiere episode of ‘What If…?’ makes the series feel unnecessary

By Zach James | Aug. 12, 2021

Beginning the series with such an inconsequential and safe episode is a strange choice.

Coronavirus: Athens County reaches level of substantial COVID-19 transmission

By Sophia Young | Aug. 11, 2021

In a tweet, the Athens City-County Health Department alerted the public of the recent rise in transmission levels and urged all individuals to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns after sexual harassment allegations; progress shown toward climate action plan from OU Office of Sustainability

By Olivia Roman | Aug. 11, 2021

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City Council: Reinstatement of mask mandate discussed, approval of remote work space

By Sophia Young | Aug. 10, 2021

Athens reached “substantial transmission” levels of COVID-19 at the beginning of the month.

OU President Hugh Sherman wants to lay foundation for institution’s future

By Abby Neff | Aug. 9, 2021

Sherman said he wants OU to be inclusive to all, and he plans to use his business background to open critical conversation with students and faculty.

OU Office of Sustainability, student ambassadors begin progress toward Climate Action Plan

By Claire Schiopota | Aug. 9, 2021

Ohio University Student Senate wants to focus on outreach to spread the word about the plan and encourage change across campus.

Film Review: ‘The Suicide Squad’ is a hilarious movie with R-rated gore

By Zach James | Aug. 6, 2021

Director James Gunn makes this squad his own, and the film is all the better for it.

Joe Trubacz to become OU’s interim vice president for finance and administration

By Ryan Maxin | Aug. 5, 2021

Trubacz will fill in as interim for Deb Shaffer, who will transition roles at the university in late August.

OU to require masks inside indoor spaces on campus starting Thursday

By Molly Wilson | Aug. 4, 2021

The university will also require asymptomatic testing upon arrival for all its residential students.

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Nelsonville police officer dies in car crash

By Maya Morita | Aug. 4, 2021

Nelsonville police officer Scott Dawley died in a three-vehicle car crash while responding to a call.

Allison Russo, Mike Carey emerge as primary winners in Ohio's 15th Congressional District special election primaries

By Anna Millar | Aug. 3, 2021

The final election for Ohio’s 15th district representative will be held Nov. 2.

OhioHealth to require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19

By Emma Skidmore | Aug. 3, 2021

The deadline to become fully vaccinated is Dec. 1.

City Council: Body implements race, equity and leadership training for city employees, opposes proposed Ohio brine sale bill

By Sophia Young | Aug. 3, 2021

Council also appropriated $600,000 for repairs to the Shafer Street storm line tunnel.