OU planning for virtual Spring Semester commencement
By Abby Miller | Jan. 19, 2021The plans are subject to change based on changes in state guidelines and the spread of COVID-19.
NEWS BLOGS
TV Review: Sarah self-exits after confrontation on 'The Bachelor'
By Madyson Lewellyn | Jan. 19, 2021Is this actually The Bachelor or some weird, cryptic rendition of Mean Girls?
Critics Choice Awards announce TV nominations; Athens county receives COVID-19 vaccinations
By Riley Runnells | Jan. 19, 2021Your daily Athens newsletter.
Students living on campus have generally positive opinions about COVID-19 protocols following move-in week
By Claire Schiopota | Jan. 18, 2021Students living on-campus are required to social distance, take weekly COVID-19 tests and are not allowed to have guests from other dorms in their room.
Coronavirus vaccine distribution expands across Athens County
By Anna Millar | Jan. 18, 2021Ohio University is working with the Athens City-County Health Department to administer COVID-19 vaccines.
TV Review: ‘WandaVision’ miniseries draws in long-awaited change to superhero genre
By Jack Hiltner | Jan. 18, 2021The Disney+ series explores an alternate and enthralling storyline for Scarlet Witch and Vision, two of the Marvel Universe’s newer faces.
9 coming-of-age movies to inspire you
By Hannah Campbell | Jan. 18, 2021Here’s some inspiration for the long road that's to come this semester.
Every song by The Japanese House, ranked
By Bre Offenberger | Jan. 18, 2021It’s bananas to think Amber Bain was almost a politician — because it’s so obvious she was born to make music.
Coronavirus: Several local pharmacies to begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations
By Nolan Simmons | Jan. 15, 2021Kroger Pharmacies, Shrivers Pharmacies and Hopewell Health Centers in Athens and Nelsonville will be able to vaccinate people in Phase 1B starting next week.
Board of Trustees discusses budget, Spring Semester logistics
By News Staff Report | Jan. 15, 2021If Ohio University students return to all-online instruction, there will be an estimated loss of about $1 million per week.
Board of Trustees discusses retirement options, has reduced academic spending by $47 million since 2017
By News Staff Report | Jan. 14, 2021The reductions in academic spending include reductions made at regional campuses and the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.
TV Review: Randall finds out the story of his birth mother on ‘This Is Us’
By Riley Runnells | Jan. 14, 2021Laurel’s story is extremely heartbreaking.
OU announces first vice president for enrollment management
By Abby Miller | Jan. 12, 2021Candance Boeninger was formerly interim vice provost for strategic enrollment management at Ohio University.
City Council: Funding received for Athens businesses, repair project for The Ridges discussed
By Kyra Leckrone | Jan. 11, 2021Holes in several roofs of buildings at The Ridges could cost up to $4.3 million to repair.
Here’s your horoscope for 2021
By Hannah Campbell | Jan. 11, 2021It’s time to leave 2020 behind and see what the new year has to offer.
Athens City-County Health Department to begin Phase 1B vaccine distribution next week
By Abby Miller | Jan. 11, 2021The official start date is dependent on vaccine availability.
Athens' crime rate mostly unaffected by statewide COVID-19 shutdowns
By Anna Millar | Jan. 8, 2021Many expected crime to decrease over the year due to the COVID-19 lockdowns, but the crime rate remained relatively unchanged.
Riot at US Capitol rattles OU, Athens representatives
By Anna Millar | Jan. 7, 2021Ohio University President Duane Nellis has condemned those involved and called for change.
TV Review: Randall might find his birth mother; Kate confronts Marc on ‘This Is Us’
By Riley Runnells | Jan. 7, 2021Kevin and Madison are finalizing the details of how they’ll raise their kids.
