City of Athens keeps composting through city-wide program
By Taylor Burnette | Sep. 9, 2020Approximately 1,500 households use the city’s composting services.
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Here's a look at how Athens County compares to the state in COVID-19 numbers
By Ian McKenzie | Sep. 9, 2020There were ten new cases reported on Wednesday alone.
Blotter: Police make arrest at Baker for intoxication; officers sent for a stolen Amazon package
By Grant Ritchey | Sep. 9, 2020OUPD was sent to Baker after a report of a man being intoxicated outside of Baker Center.
Faculty Senate seeks support from OU administration during COVID-19 pandemic
By Jillian Craig | Sep. 9, 2020The concerns Faculty Senate has are those that have persisted since the spring.
The “Travis Scott Meal” is now available at McDonald’s for a limited time; September is Suicide Prevention Month
By Madyson Lewellyn | Sep. 9, 2020Your daily Athens newsletter.
Graduate Student Senate: New members appointed, rules discussed during first meeting of the year
By Bekah Bostick | Sep. 8, 2020GSS executive officers inducted new members and showed them what meetings include.
City Council: Utility Relief Grant Program passed for Athens residents
By Kyra Leckrone | Sep. 8, 2020Athens residents are eligible to receive up to $1,000 in grant funds to help pay city utility bills.
5 free resources for OU students for Suicide Awareness Month
By Lexi Lepof | Sep. 8, 2020Suicide is the second most common cause of death among college students.
Film Review: ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ is a confusingly creepy examination of the human psyche
By Brandon Bowers | Sep. 8, 2020A dive into the darkest parts of your mind is only one of the aspects that will leave the viewer reeling after this eerie but fantastic film.
OU child care center caregiver tests positive, all activities suspended
By Ian McKenzie | Sep. 8, 2020OU plans to reopen the center Sept. 21.
At least 7,200 students to be invited to return to campus during Phase 2
By Ian McKenzie | Sep. 8, 2020Students are expected to participate in asymptomatic testing while invited to exposure-based testing.
Tokyo 2021 Olympics to continue ‘with or without COVID-19’; students defer OU acceptance
By Riley Runnells | Sep. 8, 2020Your daily Athens newsletter.
Album Review: Big Sean’s inconsistency plagues ‘Detroit 2’
By Joey Perkins | Sep. 7, 2020Big Sean can’t seem to commit to any one sound on the album.
Coronavirus: 24 cases reported in Athens County during last week
By Ian McKenzie | Sep. 6, 2020This is the largest number of cases reported in a week since mid-July.
David Blaine flies over 24,000 feet using helium balloons; Athens county is now classified as a level 2 for coronavirus
By Joey Perkins | Sep. 4, 2020Your daily Athens newsletter.
Senate elections move forward as planned despite calls to reopen the ballot
By Bekah Bostick | Sep. 3, 2020The Senate Judiciary Panel is keeping applications closed to abide by the Rules and Procedures.
Ranking the top nine restaurants in Uptown Athens
By Jillian Craig | Sep. 3, 2020Here’s a rundown of the best hot spots in Athens.
5 hacks to have a better Zoom call
By Madyson Lewellyn | Sep. 3, 2020For the love of God, hit the mute button.
Coronavirus: Athens County now classified as level 2
By Abby Miller | Sep. 3, 2020Athens met two of the indicators used to determine a county’s COVID-19 level.
Dancing With the Stars announces season 29 cast; Marching 110 adapts to virtual setting
By Noah Wright | Sep. 3, 2020Your daily Athens newsletter.
