Ohio legislators seek to increase internet access with new bill
By Bennett Leckrone | Oct. 12, 2017The bill would allow $50 million in grants per year to organizations seeking to build broadband infrastructure.
NEWS BLOGS
Here’s a glimpse at the events of President Nellis’ inauguration week
By Lauren Fisher | Oct. 12, 2017Nellis will be inaugurated as OU's 21st president on Wednesday, Oct.18.
13 spooky facts about Friday the 13th
By Alexis Eichelberger | Oct. 12, 2017Here are some things you might not know about the most superstitious day of the year.
Demonstration kitchen in McCracken helps students understand impact of food
By Maggie Campbell | Oct. 12, 2017The new kitchen in McCracken hall includes a teaching stage, more space and an accessible baking table.
Bobcat Depot bookstores closing at regional campuses
By Ashton Nichols | Oct. 12, 2017Students who work at regional Bobcat Depot bookstores will be transferred to other positions.
The Wrap: Harvey Weinstein fired after sexual assault allegations; Cleveland Indians drop Game 5 to the Yankees
By Jonny Palermo | Oct. 12, 2017Here's a recap of some of this week's biggest headlines.
TV Review: Social gameplay is becoming key in 'Survivor'
By Jared Freeman | Oct. 12, 2017Survivor continues to get more exciting with each episode.
An asteroid will fly by Earth today; College of Fine Arts has a new dean
By Jacquez Printup | Oct. 12, 2017Your daily Athens newsletter.
TV Recap: Another character dies on 'Riverdale' season 2 premiere
By Savannah Hosey | Oct. 11, 2017Season 2 picks up shortly after the season 1 finale.
Student Senate: Bill demanding university make revisions to 'Freedom of Expression' policy passes
By Max Ramsey | Oct. 11, 2017The bill is a response to an interim policy recently enacted by the university that bans demonstrations, sit-ins, speeches and more inside university buildings.
USMNT and the heartbreak that was destined to happen
By Chuck Greenlee | Oct. 11, 2017It’s the most sensical thing to happen in 2017.
'Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic' author, Sam Quinones talks opioid crisis
By Shelby Campbell | Oct. 11, 2017Quinones wrote Dreamland after spending 10 years in Mexico as a journalist and covering the crime beat in Stockton, California.
HCOM researchers reveal a gap in community needs and hospital initiatives
By Sarah M. Penix | Oct. 11, 2017Three reports detail the responses of nonprofit hospitals in Appalachia to the Affordable Care Act’s community needs assessments.
Marijuana citations frequent on golf course
By Ellen Wagner | Oct. 11, 2017OUPD officers issued 23 citations for marijuana possession and paraphernalia since Aug. 28.
Police Blotter: Intoxicated student chases delivery driver down West Green Drive
By Ellen Wagner | Oct. 11, 2017Another student was found passed out in a maintenance vehicle at 5 a.m. Thursday.
Boy Scouts of America will now accept girls
By Anastasia Nicholas | Oct. 11, 2017The board of directors at the Boy Scouts of America made the unanimous vote on Wednesday.
Taco Bell and Forever 21 are releasing clothes today; Find out how Pumpkin the cat became a local celebrity
By Laila Riaz | Oct. 11, 2017Your daily Athens newsletter.
TV Recap: Ally gets framed for public shooting on ‘American Horror Story: Cult’
By Taylor Johnston | Oct. 11, 2017The gun violence scene in Tuesday’s episode of AHS was edited down, but Ally was still framed for murder.
GSS VP for Legislative Affairs announces resignation; body discusses sexual misconduct resources
By Julia Evertsy | Oct. 11, 2017Internal nominations for the VPLA position will be accepted until Oct. 17.
TV Recap: Sylvester Stallone gave some fatherly advice on ‘This Is Us’
By Georgia Davis | Oct. 11, 2017The actor played himself and helped Kate and Kevin.
