Student arrested in Baker Center demonstration found not guilty
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 27, 2017The judge said by keeping Baker Center open for a previous protest, the university had created a public forum.
NEWS BLOGS
It's Communication Week; OU testing new toilet paper
By Jonny Palermo | Mar. 27, 2017Your daily Athens newsletter
TV Review: Regina and the Evil Queen face off for the last time in ‘Once Upon a Time’
By Georgia Davis | Mar. 26, 2017Sunday’s episode of 'Once Upon a Time' brought a lot of relationship drama and a major battle.
Athens officials ask residents to participate in stormwater survey
By Bennett Leckrone | Mar. 26, 2017Athens City officials are asking residents to participate in a survey that will help them gauge public awareness about stormwater pollution.
After 18 hours and $250, Athens resident's mural hastily covered
By Bennett Leckrone | Mar. 26, 2017It's unknown who initially covered the mural
TV Review: Samurai Jack sees Jack contend with the Daughters of Aku and himself
By Alex McCann | Mar. 26, 2017The titular cartoon character continues to struggle with both his enemies and himself in the final season’s third episode
Pet Instagram Review: Shelter dogs of Athens, Ohio
By Sean Wolfe | Mar. 26, 2017This account shows cute dogs and cats who need a new home.
Figuring out fests: A day with the Athens Police Department's Mounted Unit
By Patrick Connolly | Mar. 26, 2017The Athens Police Department's Mounted Unit first began in 1996.
Student Senate: Fight ticket looks to bring outside perspective into body
By Maggie Campbell | Mar. 26, 2017One of the initiatives the ticket is proposing is a rating system for professors.
Ohio University testing cost effectiveness of two-ply toilet paper
By Taylor Johnston | Mar. 26, 2017OU is testing the cost effectiveness of two-ply toilet paper to see if it would be worth it to make the switch.
City Council: Police agreements and parking kiosks on agenda for Monday meeting
By Bennett Leckrone | Mar. 26, 2017The agreement would allow the Athens Police Department to work with the Sheriff's Special Response team.
Email records show administration supported, collaborated with OUPD chief after Baker arrests
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 26, 2017OUPD Chief Andrew Powers worked with university officials to draft public statements in the wake of the arrests.
Warm weather spurs strong attendance at High Fest
By Taylor Johnston and Bennett Leckrone | Mar. 25, 2017People donned marijuana-themed clothing and Athens Mayor Steve Patterson was in attendance for High Fest.
Water main break leads to boil order for West Green
By Bennett Leckrone | Mar. 25, 2017The order is scheduled to be in effect until 2:30 a.m. Sunday.
Inaugural Congress Fest has a strong turnout
By Luke Torrance | Mar. 24, 2017The temperature hovered in the mid-70s most of the night.
March sale of Wayne parcels nets over $5 million
By Abbey Marshall | Mar. 24, 2017The Bureau of Land Management will now auction off parcels quarterly.
The weekend looks to be prime for Festing; local law enforcement fields fourth sex-related crime report of the week
By Jeremy Hill | Mar. 24, 2017Your daily Athens newsletter.
The pee problem: Student Senate and City Council turn to portable toilets to fight fest's public urination
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 23, 2017Ohio University Student Senate will reimburse half the cost of five portable toilets rented for Mill Fest this year.
County will soon be forced to house inmates formerly designated for state prisons
By Kevin Pan | Mar. 23, 2017Under a new Senate Bill, counties would have to house inmates formerly housed by the state, with little reimbursement.
Graduate Student Senate ticket hopes to make an impact beyond campus
By Maddie Capron | Mar. 23, 2017The GLocals ticket plans to focus on the complexity of students next academic year.
