Ohio University's homecoming king and queen are both African-American
By Arianna Guerra | Nov. 6, 2018This is the second time there have been two African American winners since 2011.
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Ohio Senate Race: Sherrod Brown will serve third term
By Mikayla Rochelle | Nov. 6, 2018Democrat Incumbent Sherrod Brown won the U.S. Senate race against Republican Jim Renacci.
Student Senate: Members vote on bill to endorse Student Legal Services
By Ellen Wagner | Nov. 6, 2018Student Senate will vote on three resolutions.
Video Game Review: ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ is one of the most ambitious games of the current console generation
By Morris Wein | Nov. 6, 2018It’s bold, bloody, brutal redemption.
Live updates for 2018 election results in Athens and across Ohio
By Alex McCann and News Staff Update | Nov. 6, 2018Follow along for live updates as results roll in for election races both in Athens and across Ohio.
Polls are open for Ohio’s general elections; it’s National Peanut Butter Lovers Month
By Georgia Davis | Nov. 6, 2018Your daily Athens newsletter.
Faculty Senate: Members hear presentation about sustainability hubs
By Tedi Delashmet | Nov. 6, 2018Members also heard a presentation on the Faculty Compensation Task Force report.
The Blue Island: How Athens has been disempowered by gerrymandering
By Bennett Leckrone | Nov. 5, 2018While Athens, along with Appalachian Ohio, has been disempowered by selective redistricting, reform efforts could change that
Seven strange peanut butter sandwich recipes for National Peanut Butter Lovers Month
By Jordan Ellis | Nov. 5, 2018Apples, bacon and almonds can add to the staple sandwich.
Film Review: Jonah Hill’s ‘Mid90s’ is a great achievement for a first-time writer and director
By Morris Wein | Nov. 5, 2018Jonah Hill poured his heart and soul into his directorial debut, ‘Mid90s,’ and it shows.
Lady B’s Fried Chicken will give Twitter users free chicken; Women’s Center to host workshop on negotiating salaries
By Kevin Pan | Nov. 5, 2018Your daily Athens newsletter.
TV Review: The Doctor becomes the patient in Sunday’s episode of ‘Doctor Who’
By Joseph Stanichar | Nov. 4, 2018With a gripping conflict and exceptionally rich cast of supporting characters, ‘The Tsuranga Conundrum’ is a fresh take on a familiar ‘Doctor’ Who format.
TV Review: ‘The Walking Dead’ says farewell to Rick Grimes — for now
By Hunter Graffice | Nov. 4, 2018The character will be in three feature-length AMC original films.
Issue 3 creates waiting game for Athens City School District
By Maggie Campbell | Nov. 4, 2018The levy has opened up discussions about how to best address issues within the district.
A record number of LGBT and female candidates are running for office this year. Here are some from Ohio
By George Shillcock | Nov. 4, 2018More than 300 LGBT candidates are running nationwide for all offices, while more than 1,000 women are running for federal and state office. Many are here in Ohio.
Twitter Reactions: Ariana Grande released a new single in honor of her exes
By Riley Runnells | Nov. 4, 2018‘thank u, next’ is available on iTunes and Spotify.
TV Review: Shane and Ryan investigate Yuma Territorial Prison on ‘Buzzfeed Unsolved’
By Sierra Noser | Nov. 4, 2018The episode marks the third of season five.
City Council: Council members to discuss Bailey's Mountain Bike Trail System
By Erica Tracy | Nov. 4, 2018City Council will also discuss parking ordinances for the the city.
Faculty Senate: Members to vote on responsibility of tenured faculty
By Tedi Delashmet | Nov. 4, 2018The resolution will have the handbook changed to let tenured members grant or deny tenure to other faculty members.
Three priests who served in Athens listed among 17 clergymen accused of sexual abuse
By Logan Moore | Nov. 3, 2018Joseph A. Martinkosky, Robert F. Marrer and Walter Plimmer each served at Athens parishes between 1955 and 1972.
