City Council: Mayor Steve Patterson discusses racial equity, Athens named Bee City USA affiliate
By Ryan Maxin | May 4, 2021Ohio University was also approved as a Bee Campus USA affiliate.
NEWS BLOGS
Athens Mayor Steve Patterson no longer considering congressional seat campaign
By Emma Skidmore | May 3, 2021Athens Mayor Steve Patterson expressed concerns about the future of the district boundary.
OU holds first hybrid commencement ceremonies since beginning of the pandemic
By News Staff Report | May 2, 2021Four separate commencement ceremonies were held in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
House Bill 2 passes through Ohio Senate, gives Athenians hope
By Jillian Craig | Apr. 30, 2021Athens residents remain hopeful for improved internet access.
OU announces virtual forums for feedback on administrative candidates
By Claire Schiopota | Apr. 29, 2021Viewers will be able to submit feedback through an online survey after attending the forum(s).
OU announces interim dean of Patton College of Education
By Molly Wilson | Apr. 29, 2021Sara Helfrich is the current senior associate dean for research and graduate students in the Patton College of Education.
Police Blotter: Trucks do donuts outside Marathon; individuals reported to look in residential window
By Anna Millar | Apr. 28, 2021Two trucks were reported to be doing donuts in the Washington Road Marathon parking lot.
OU announces in-person commencement for class of 2020 graduates
By Claire Schiopota | Apr. 27, 2021Both fall and spring graduates are invited Labor Day weekend to attend OU’s first home football game as well.
TV Review: ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ has a fun, messy finale
By Zach James | Apr. 27, 2021While episode six is fun to watch, it starts to have more problems the more you think about it.
City Council: Resolution opposing Ohio bill, hiring city employees discussed
By Kyra Leckrone | Apr. 26, 2021Councilmember Chris Fahl said the bill could have dire effects on the city’s income.
Nelsonville resident crashes car into ARTS/West on Monday morning following police pursuit
By Ashley Beach | Apr. 26, 2021After failing to negotiate a curve, a Nelsonville woman crashed her car into the ARTS/West building at 50 mph.
NAACP at OU protests death of Ma’Khia Bryant, Daunte Wright at Athens County Courthouse
By Maya Morita | Apr. 24, 2021Members of the NAACP at Ohio University gathered outside of the Athens Courthouse on Friday.
A look at Athens businesses’ hours, services as the pandemic continues
By Sophia Young | Apr. 24, 2021The Post created a business guide to help navigate services and closures in Athens.
D.C. begins its route to statehood; a virtual reality major may come to OU
By Jack Hiltner | Apr. 23, 2021Your daily Athens newsletter.
OU’s student organizations plan for the future, reflect on their struggles from the online environment
By Claire Schiopota | Apr. 22, 2021New Chords on the Block, Bobcat Twirlers and Bobcat Productions all share their plans for the Fall Semester.
Over $1 million to be awarded to OU STEM programs
By Maya Morita | Apr. 22, 2021The Ohio Department of Higher Education will award Ohio University’s STEM programs over $1 million in scholarships as a part of the Choose Ohio First scholarship program.
OU takes steps toward introducing new virtual reality and game development major
By Ryan Maxin | Apr. 22, 2021The major is still subject to approval from external organizations but was recently approved by Ohio University’s Board of Trustees.
Student Senate: New officers sworn in
By Lydia Colvin | Apr. 22, 2021New Student Senate officers were sworn into office tonight as outgoing officers talked about the past year.
Body cam footage of the Ma’Khia Bryant shooting has been released; Doug’s Carryout is hosting fun weekend events
By Jordan Ellis | Apr. 22, 2021Your daily Athens newsletter.
Police Blotter: Semi trailer gets stuck on private property; woman drives away without paying for gasoline
By Anna Millar | Apr. 21, 2021A semi tractor trailer was trying to turn around in gravel on private property and had to park and call for assistance to avoid causing more problems.
