TV Review: 'The Bachelor' continues its downward spiral, Chris Harrison 'stepping aside' after defending racism allegations
By Madyson Lewellyn | Feb. 16, 2021Abigail deserved better.
NEWS BLOGS
Texas in declared emergency following rare winter storm; OU celebrates Black History Month
By Riley Runnells | Feb. 16, 2021Your daily Athens newsletter.
Film Review: ‘To All The Boys: Always and Forever’ is a bittersweet goodbye to the teen romcom franchise
By Riley Runnells | Feb. 15, 2021Lana Condor is lovely in the film.
How to master stir-fry at home
By Jordan Ellis | Feb. 15, 2021Skip the restaurant and try stir-frying at home with these techniques.
Students discuss student debt forgiveness following Biden’s extension of debt relief
By Maya Morita | Feb. 15, 2021President Joe Biden extended the pause of student debt and insurance payments to Sept. 30 on his first day in office.
Education majors adjust to online student teaching
By Jack Knudson | Feb. 15, 2021Teaching internships for education majors has undergone significant changes due to the pandemic.
Councilwoman Chris Fahl faces first primary challenger since 2009
By Anna Millar | Feb. 15, 2021Councilwoman Fahl’s primary challenger Alan Swank is distinctly focusing on hearing the voice of voters to direct his campaign.
City Council: Funding transfer for Richland Avenue handrail, poet laureate term extended
By Kyra Leckrone | Feb. 15, 2021$13,000 is needed to install hand railing for the Richland Avenue Pedestrian Passageway.
Donald Trump was acquitted in his second impeachment trial; OU has officially made a TikTok account
By Olivia Roman | Feb. 15, 2021Your daily Athens newsletter.
Bagel Street Deli to expand next door into Mountain Laurel Gifts building
By Taylor Burnette | Feb. 14, 2021Although the space will be growing, Bagel Street will still keep the small details and menu items its customers love.
‘Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer’ is an easy, yet problematic watch
By Zach James | Feb. 14, 2021Netflix trots out another hit documentary series; this time with a less sympathetic subject.
Students adapt to taking online classes with a roommate
By Maya Morita | Feb. 14, 2021Students living in residence halls have faced some difficulty living with roommates while taking online classes.
Coronavirus: Athens County hits 4,400 COVID-19 cases, 30 deaths
By Sophia Young | Feb. 14, 2021Athens’ death toll rose to 30 as 19 new deaths were reported this week.
Coronavirus: 5 more deaths reported in Athens County since Thursday
By Nolan Simmons | Feb. 12, 2021Two people in the 70-79 age range and three people in the 80+ age range were reported to have died from COVID-19 since Thursday.
Ohio COVID-19 numbers are falling, the overnight curfew has been lifted; here’s how Athens is celebrating Valentine’s Day with COVID-19 restrictions
By Jack Hiltner | Feb. 12, 2021Your daily Athens newsletter.
Coronavirus: 11 new COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday
By Maya Morita | Feb. 11, 2021Seven males and four females’ deaths were confirmed Wednesday due to a delay in Ohio Department of Health death data.
Coronavirus: Statewide curfew lifted
By Sophia Young | Feb. 11, 2021Gov. Mike DeWine announced the Ohio curfew will not be extended due to falling coronavirus hospitalizations.
Voinovich School receives $2.2 million USEDA grant for economic development in Appalachia
By Anna Millar | Feb. 11, 2021Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs received the grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
Athens launches improved city app
By Anna Millar | Feb. 11, 2021The app allows Athens citizens to report city problems in real time.
Wellness days impact courses with lab sections
By Lydia Colvin | Feb. 11, 2021Some courses are cutting material as a result of wellness days.
