Oscar Watch: A ranking of the 2020 Best Picture nominees
By Madyson Lewellyn | Jan. 28, 2020The nominees may have been predictable, but strides in diversifying were made.
NEWS BLOGS
Discussion continues over Baileys Trail funding
By Emma Skidmore | Jan. 28, 2020City Council members and County Commissioners are working to sort out funding for Baileys Trail.
OU provides information about novel coronavirus
By Ian McKenzie | Jan. 28, 2020The novel coronavirus has been found in four states as of Jan. 27.
Emojis may be a license plate option soon; Mike DeWine is the 2020 state co-chair of the Appalachian regional commission
By Riley Runnells | Jan. 28, 2020Your daily Athens newsletter.
TV Review: Alayah comes back after being sent home on ‘The Bachelor’
By Madyson Lewellyn | Jan. 27, 2020What’s better than getting a group date rose? Getting a group date rose on a date you weren’t invited to.
City Council: Councilmembers discuss possible amendment to financial agreement for Baileys Trail
By Kyra Leckrone | Jan. 27, 2020City Council discussed adding an amendment to the Baileys Trail agreement that would lock the city into funding the trail until it is completed.
Film Review: ‘Jojo Rabbit’ sets a new standard for political satire
By Riley Runnells | Jan. 27, 2020Directors, take notes from Taika Waititi.
Ohio governor chosen to be head of regional economic development commission
By George Shillcock | Jan. 27, 2020Mike DeWine was chosen as the 2020 co-chair of the Appalachian Regional Commision.
7 indoor date ideas to stay out of the cold
By Riley Runnells | Jan. 27, 2020From dinner and a movie to bowling.
Meet Vine 2.0: Byte; here is a breakdown of OU’s "general fee"
By Mikayla Rochelle | Jan. 27, 2020Your daily Athens newsletter.
5 best performances from the 2020 Grammys
By Molly Schramm | Jan. 27, 2020Though way too long in air time, the 62nd Grammy Awards provided some memorable performances.
TV Review: Sunday’s episode of ‘Doctor Who’ signifies a return to form while redefining its history
By Joseph Stanichar | Jan. 27, 2020What starts as a call for help evolves into something that could reshape the known lore of ‘Doctor Who.’
Some professors say city-owned street lights could do more to reduce light pollution
By Bekah Bostick | Jan. 26, 2020The city of Athens has followed the same standards for street lighting for nearly two decades.
Graduate students request breakdown of university general fee
By Anna Birk | Jan. 26, 2020Undergraduates generally pay $640, while graduate students pay $628 in general fees.
TV Review: Sam and Dean have a case of bad luck on ‘Supernatural’
By Erin Gardner | Jan. 26, 2020Garth saves the boys on a case.
TV Review: Michael is now in charge, the humans finally make it to ‘The Good Place’
By Riley Runnells | Jan. 25, 2020Lisa Kudrow makes a special appearance.
Man found guilty of public indecency for masturbating in Alden Library
By Ian McKenzie | Jan. 24, 2020The man could pay up to $610 in fines and go to jail for 60 days if he violates his probation.
Tinder to add new safety measures in collaboration with Noonlight; Athena Cinema ushers in open caption Mondays for deaf and hearing impaired audiences
By Jack Hiltner | Jan. 24, 2020Your daily Athens newsletter.
City council members work with the Athens 2020 budget
By Emma Skidmore | Jan. 23, 2020Members of city council finalized a 2020 budget late last year and spoke about coming changes.
Athens’ non-union employees may now receive paid parental leave
By Kirsten Thomas | Jan. 23, 2020Individuals can also donate their extra sick days to those taking parental leave.
