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
NEWS BLOGS
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.
TV Review: ‘Supernatural’ returns to its roots with a good ol’ fashioned case, but with a twist
By Erin Gardner | Nov. 2, 2018It’s not Supernatural this week, it’s Spookernatural.
New Music Friday: Imagine Dragons get political with ‘Machine’; Pistol Annies find humor in bleakness on ‘Interstate Gospel’
By Molly Schramm | Nov. 2, 2018‘Interstate Gospel’ marks Pistol Annies’ first album in five years.
Won't Be Erased rally held in support for trans people
By Mikayla Rochelle | Nov. 2, 2018The rally was organized two days ago after an announcement of a federal law that would possibly redefine gender and would essentially erase trans and intersex peoples existence.
TV Review: ‘How to Get Away with Murder’ ends with yet another person dead
By Hunter Graffice | Nov. 2, 2018Annalise tries to help someone, but it turns out to be too late.
Unzip this tiny image on Twitter to reveal the entire works of Shakespeare; November marks Native American Heritage Month
By Taylor Johnston | Nov. 2, 2018Your daily Athens newsletter.
TV Review: Thursday’s episode of ‘The Good Place’ is full of emotional family drama
By Riley Runnells | Nov. 1, 2018Things get emotional during this week’s installment of ‘The Good Place.’
CPS to add a third therapy dog, Penny, to its staff
By Taylor Johnston | Nov. 1, 2018Ohio University’s Counseling and Psychological Services is training a new therapy puppy to be added to the staff.
