Film Review: Ben Wheatley’s ‘Rebecca’ will never outdo Alfred Hitchcock’s original
By Riley Runnells | Nov. 2, 2020Armie Hammer and Lily James both give fine performances.
NEWS BLOGS
OU’s Child Development Center closes toddler classroom after caregiver tests positive for COVID-19
By Ian McKenzie | Nov. 2, 2020The classroom will reopen Nov. 16 as long as no further COVID-19 cases are reported.
The Texas Supreme Court denies attempt to block drive-thru votes; Here's what you need to know to vote on Election Day
By Lexi Lepof | Nov. 2, 2020Your daily Athens newsletter.
Album Review: ‘Sound the Alarm Vol. 1: Louder Feelings’ is needed during times of social and political injustice
By Hannah Campbell | Nov. 1, 2020The diversity of the album’s artists and genres allows for everyone to be able to relate to a song and encourages them to support social justice and protest movements.
Political campaigns find new ways to say their message
By Grant Ritchey | Nov. 1, 2020Zoom, email and Teams meetings are the new town hall parades.
Every song by Phoebe Bridgers, ranked
By Bre Offenberger | Nov. 1, 2020This ranking includes only her solo material, and not her work with her two other bands, boygenius and Better Oblivion Community Center.
5 things to know for in-person voting on election day: polling locations, what to bring
By Juliana Colant | Nov. 1, 2020Where to go and what you need for voting in-person.
Coronavirus: Athens County sees continued decrease in new coronavirus cases
By Ian McKenzie | Nov. 1, 2020The number of new cases reported have been decreasing since Oct. 10.
Netflix will gain season 9 of 'American Horror Story' and 'Dawson's Creek' in November; 'The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl' and 'Soul Surfer' will depart
By Juliana Colant | Nov. 1, 2020What's new and what’s leaving Netflix in November.
In polarizing times, political differences are deal breakers for many young people
By Molly Wilson | Nov. 1, 2020For many young people, political compatibility makes or breaks relationships.
2016 voter precinct data to be strong indicator of Athens’ 2020 voting patterns
By Anna Millar | Nov. 1, 2020Voting precincts determine both where your polling place is and how the city swings.
Halloween celebrated in much smaller crowds
By Jillian Craig | Nov. 1, 2020Both Court Street and Mill Street had far fewer people occupying them compared to previous years.
Construction on the Richland Avenue bridge is finished after several pandemic delays
By Bekah Bostick | Oct. 30, 2020After five years, construction on Richland Avenue was finished in October.
“Come to Your Census” promotion shows increase in census participation in some tracts
By Anna Millar | Oct. 30, 2020The “Athens Come to Your Census” promotion has shown some improvements in responses, but not enough.
Underclassmen to receive housing credit despite living off campus
By Claire Schiopota | Oct. 29, 2020Students share their opinion on Ohio University's housing requirements as many students spend their first semester off-campus.
Blast from the Past Album Review: Big K.R.I.T. imprints himself in Southern hip hop glory on 'Return of 4Eva'
By Camden Gilreath | Oct. 29, 2020Mississippi quadruple threat Big K.R.I.T. builds off the strengths of his breakout tape to breathe new life into southern hip hop
Film Review: ‘Clouds’ tells the inspiring story of Zach Sobiech
By Juliana Colant | Oct. 29, 2020“You do not have to find out you’re dying to start living.”
Board of Trustees: All first and second year students will have the option to return to campus Spring Semester
By Grant Ritchey and Sophia Young | Oct. 29, 2020Fourteen sports will be running through the Spring Semester as well.
Candidates for the Ohio 15th Congressional District face off in virtual debate
By Lydia Colvin | Oct. 29, 2020Rep. Steve Stivers touted his record in Congress while Joel Newby continually said Stivers did not work for his constituents.
Community forum hosts candidates for open Athens County Commissioner position
By Ryan Maxin | Oct. 29, 2020Democratic incumbent Charlie Adkins and his independent opponent Bill Hayes.
