OU hiring part-time custodial staff to clean dorms
By Lydia Colvin | Feb. 9, 2021OU is filling a shortage of custodial staff that was created after the university laid off hundreds of employees last summer.
NEWS BLOGS
TV Review: Kevin uproots his life as Madison goes into labor on ‘This Is Us’
By Riley Runnells | Feb. 9, 2021Kevin might be out of a job after tonight’s episode.
Transfer students find it uniquely hard to build connections during COVID-19 pandemic
By Molly Wilson | Feb. 9, 2021Making friends has been difficult for students who are just getting to know the Athens campus.
Ping sees influx of enthusiastic students despite pandemic
By Emma Skidmore | Feb. 9, 2021At least 100 students have signed up for a free trial for F45 workouts.
2 residence halls experience potential coronavirus outbreaks, require CVS rapid testing
By Molly Wilson | Feb. 9, 2021Students in Bromley and Pickering halls were asked to take a CVS rapid-result COVID-19 test in an attempt to monitor potential outbreaks.
Coronavirus: Second COVID-19 death reported in previous 2 days
By Ryan Maxin | Feb. 9, 2021A woman in her 80s was confirmed to have died from COVID-19, according to the Ohio Department of Health.
TV Review: ‘WandaVision’ episode 5 might have broken the MCU
By Jack Hiltner | Feb. 9, 2021Is Wanda Maximoff powerful enough to confirm a multiverse?
Faculty Senate: Resolution asking Trustees to disregard committee report on Yusuf Kalyango’s tenure passed
By Anna Millar | Feb. 9, 2021Some faculty senators believed the report violated university policies and sent the wrong message to the community.
TV Review: Tyler C. gets pranked, Heather Martin makes shocking return on ‘The Bachelor’
By Madyson Lewellyn | Feb. 9, 2021What producer thought it was a good idea to let her through the gates?
Coronavirus: 12th COVID-19 death reported in Athens County
By Nolan Simmons | Feb. 8, 2021A report of the death of a woman in her 60s marks the 12th death caused by COVID-19 in Athens County.
Students denounce Faculty Senate committee recommendation to reinstate Yusuf Kalyango's tenure
By Jillian Craig | Feb. 8, 2021Members of the Ambassadors to the Survivor Advocacy Program spray-painted one of the walls near Richland Avenue outside of Bentley Hall after the decision.
Journalism professor resigns from Scripps scholarship committee following Twitter backlash
By Emma Skidmore | Feb. 8, 2021Mary Rogus announced Monday her resignation from the Scripps College of Communication scholarship committee.
City Council: City vacancies during COVID-19, 24-hour parking limit discussed
By Kyra Leckrone | Feb. 8, 2021Vacant positions include two maintenance techs, a solid waste inspector and an electrician.
Tom Brady earns seventh Super Bowl ring; OU is now offering mental health services for free to in and out-of-state students
By Emma Dollenmayer | Feb. 8, 2021Your daily Athens newsletter.
Coronavirus: Athens County exceeds 4,200 cases, 10 COVID-19 deaths
By Sophia Young | Feb. 7, 2021The county now has 11 total deaths related to the coronavirus.
Film Review: ‘Malcolm & Marie’ doesn’t deserve the hate reviews it’s getting
By Riley Runnells | Feb. 7, 2021Zendaya and Washington are undeniably fantastic.
OHIO EATS app released to help alleviate long dining hall lines
By Bekah Bostick | Feb. 7, 2021Students can order food in advance for pickup to avoid to the long lines in dining halls.
Valentine’s Day 2021 based on your zodiac sign
By Maddie Bussert | Feb. 7, 2021Mercury retrograde is here to switch things up this V-Day.
OU looks to increase real estate endeavors
By Sophia Young | Feb. 7, 2021The university is projecting about $2.9 million in revenue from real estate holdings in the 2021 fiscal year.
Album Review: The 5 best tracks from Hayley Williams’ ‘FLOWERS for VASES / descansos’
By Bre Offenberger | Feb. 7, 2021The prequel to Petals for Armor is more vulnerable than anyone could’ve thought possible.
