NEWS BLOGS
9 things every freshman should know
By Madyson Lewellyn | Aug. 27, 2020So, you’re a freshman again. Scratch that, it’s the last time you’ll ever be a freshman again. This time around may be a little different and all the more daunting, but thankfully, there’s a few tips that will make it smooth sailing.
7 ways to start off the school year right
By Riley Runnells | Aug. 27, 2020From establishing a routine to introducing yourself to professors.
Athens business offer safe social distance activities
By Erin Gardner | Aug. 27, 2020Local business talk about what it’s store for the upcoming events and how COVID-19 has affected business.
Final students appear before court to charges related to Collin Wiant’s death
By Ian McKenzie | Aug. 26, 2020One of the students will serve 70 days in jail while the other charges are held in abeyance.
Colleges are suspending students for violating COVID-19 restrictions; August is Romance Awareness Month
By Madyson Lewellyn | Aug. 26, 2020Your daily Athens newsletter.
Film Review: ‘Chemical Hearts’ brings beautiful, heartbreaking message
By Riley Runnells | Aug. 25, 2020Lili Reinhart is one of the best actresses of this generation.
Album Review: Vic Mensa ignites a resurrection on ‘V TAPE’
By Joey Perkins | Aug. 25, 2020This project is a coming-of-age story for Mensa.
TV Review: Things get lore heavy but engaging on 'Lovecraft Country'
By Adonis Fryer | Aug. 24, 2020The second episode picks up where the premiere left off, answering questions and building the story world.
NASA projects an asteroid heading toward Earth just before Election Day; trends are declining in Athens County with only 7 new reported cases of COVID-19
By Madyson Lewellyn | Aug. 24, 2020Your daily Athens newsletter.
7 new COVID-19 cases reported in Athens County last week
By Ian McKenzie | Aug. 23, 2020There are 372 cases of COVID-19 in Athens County as of August 22.
The best 3 tracks from The Killers’ ‘Imploding The Mirage’
By Bre Offenberger | Aug. 23, 2020Though two of the four members are no longer prioritizing the band, The Killers sounds just as lovely as ever.
TV Review: HBO's 'Lovecraft Country' is dominating the racial horror genre
By Adonis Fryer | Aug. 22, 2020The three leads have their own separate conflicts.
Joel Newby holds meet and greet in Athens
By Grant Ritchey | Aug. 22, 2020Newby went on the attack against his Republican opponent, Rep. Steve Stivers.
Dean of students warns student leaders, Greek life about COVID-19 complaints
By Ian McKenzie | Aug. 21, 2020Reports include large social gatherings without masks.
OU partners with OhioHealth to launch COVID-19 hotline
By Abby Miller | Aug. 21, 2020The university also launched a report form for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Film Review: Netflix’s ‘Work It’ is fantastically formulaic
By Riley Runnells | Aug. 18, 2020Jordan Fisher is a dream in the film.
Board of Trustees receives update on phased reopening plan, including development of virus rapid response team
By Abby Miller | Aug. 17, 2020Individual colleges are prioritizing programs that require students to return to campus.
City Council: Zoning changes discussed, law enforcement agreement passed
By Kyra Leckrone | Aug. 17, 2020A rezoning of an area of Athens from a business zone to an industrial zone could help bring in new businesses as well as help existing businesses expand.
OU requires COVID-19 training for people returning to campus
By Abby Miller | Aug. 13, 2020The training goes over university policies and COVID-19 safety procedures.
