ASAP reacts to Faculty Senate special committee decision regarding Yusuf Kalyango
By Emma Skidmore | Feb. 22, 2021ASAP is looking to partner with other organizations and use social media to support survivors at Ohio University.
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City Council: Members discuss $20,000 increase in cost of University Estates townhouses
By Kyra Leckrone | Feb. 22, 2021Councilmembers discussed raising the cost of the 50 townhome units being built at University Estates from $220,000 to $240,000.
TV Review: Episode 7 of 'WandaVision' reveals it's been Agatha all along
By Jack Hiltner | Feb. 22, 2021The seventh installation of ‘WandaVision’ draws the season closer to an end, but not without a few surprises.
More COVID-19 vaccination sites available as doses are received
By Jack Knudson | Feb. 22, 2021There are currently 10 locations that administer the COVID-19 vaccine in Athens County.
Dr. Fauci explains why Americans still might be wearing masks in 2022; Ohio as a state needs to improve its LGBTQ+ protections
By Emma Dollenmayer | Feb. 22, 2021Your daily Athens newsletter.
LGBTQ+ advocates in Ohio optimistic about current legislature’s ability to pass further protections
By Abby Miller | Feb. 21, 2021With a new legislative body in session, some think 2021 is the year for LGBTQ+ equality to improve.
Coronavirus: Athens County exceeds 4,500 COVID-19 cases
By Sophia Young | Feb. 21, 2021Athens County reported no new deaths this week.
Appellate brief filed, OU argues limits of Title IX protections for non-students in appealed lawsuit
By Emma Skidmore | Feb. 21, 2021The appeal sparks debate about the degrees of protections afforded to non-students.
Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter and Joshua Bassett love triangle tea, explained
By Emma Dollenmayer | Feb. 21, 2021You’re going to need some popcorn for this one.
Japan launches vaccine programs ahead of Summer Olympics; in-person events are making their way back to Baker
By Jack Hiltner | Feb. 19, 2021Your daily Athens newsletter.
Enrollment for OU’s RN to BSN nursing program declines as more Ohio nurses earn bachelor’s degrees
By Sophia Young | Feb. 18, 2021Fewer registered nurses are returning to school as many have obtained the necessary bachelor’s degree required by many healthcare systems.
Student Senate: Student speaks out about racist TikTok, new coronavirus-safe involvement events
By Lydia Colvin | Feb. 18, 2021Student Senate shares plans for more activities, including Pride Week, Ohio University Founders Day and new outdoor programming, for students.
Individuals predict more crowds at bars after statewide curfew lifted
By Maya Morita | Feb. 17, 2021The change will allow establishments to remain open for longer hours.
Firdous Express brings fast, casual mediterranean food to Court Street
By Claire Schiopota | Feb. 17, 2021After struggling through COVID-19, Firdous Express finds its place in Athens.
Police Blotter: Man calls 911 for medical dissatisfaction; vehicle towed from Shade Community Center
By Anna Millar | Feb. 17, 2021A man called 911 to express his dissatisfaction with medical care he had received earlier in the day.
TV Review: The 6th episode of ‘WandaVision’ promises growth
By Jack Hiltner | Feb. 17, 2021Happy Halloween! Right? In the recent episode of the newest Marvel show, audiences face the real dystopia created by Wanda Maximoff including the good, the bad and the ugly.
9 easy TikTok recipes you need to try
By Hannah Campbell | Feb. 17, 2021Perfect for when the dining hall just doesn’t cut it anymore.
People are celebrating ‘Yardi Gras’ in New Orleans; OU is holding Say Her Name events throughout Spring Semester
By Madyson Lewellyn | Feb. 17, 2021Your daily Athens newsletter.
Graduate Student Senate: Funds allocated to co-host event, new members appointed
By Bekah Bostick | Feb. 16, 2021GSS is teaming up with the University of Kentucky’s GSS to co-host the NAGPS Midwestern Regional Conference.
TV Review: ‘This Is Us’ gets a new Big Three with the newborn Pearsons
By Riley Runnells | Feb. 16, 2021Kevin and Madison and Toby and Kate each have new additions to the family.
