A generation in turmoil: The hidden victims of the opioid epidemic
By Emma Ockerman | Apr. 12, 2017As a result of an ever-rising prevalence of addiction and overdose deaths, children have quickly become the invisible victims of the opioid epidemic.
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A Second Chance: Rural Women's Recovery photo story
By Alex Driehaus and Emma Ockerman | Apr. 12, 2017Rural Women’s Recovery gives hope, care to addicted women
Resources: Options available for recovery
By Megan Henry | Apr. 12, 2017Opioid addiction resources available in Southeast Ohio
Opioid epidemic devastates southeast Ohio with overdose deaths, addiction
By Emma Ockerman | Apr. 12, 2017A crisis of prescription opioid pills and heroin hit Ohio hard, killing thousands. Advocates in southeast Ohio were soon thrown to the frontlines of a problem that seemed to have no end in sight
Student Senate: Body votes to support students regardless of immigration status
By Anastasia Nicholas | Apr. 12, 2017A bill in regard to preserving The Ridges Green Space failed.
Protest and counter-protest spark conversation about abortion
By Abbey Marshall | Apr. 12, 2017Pro-choice activists organized a counter protest in response to a pro-life rally.
Get a good look at Jupiter in the Athens sky; Experts doubt the local efficacy of energy order
By Ethan Gower | Apr. 12, 2017Your daily Athens newsletter
Student Senate hosts workplace sexual harassment panel
By Abbey Marshall | Apr. 11, 2017The panel was held in response to sexual misconduct by professor Andrew Escobedo and Roger E. Ailes.
Executive order poses environmental rollbacks, said to help coal miners
By Abbey Marshall | Apr. 11, 2017The order rescinds six Obama-era executive orders aimed at curbing climate change by reducing carbon emissions to make the coal industry competitive.
Trump needs to come through on bringing coal jobs back to Appalachia
By Luke Torrance | Apr. 11, 2017President Donald Trump won the Appalachian region in the 2016 election thanks to his promise to bring back coal jobs. But some in the industry and in Trump's party are skeptical of Trump's ability to deliver on that promise.
Police Blotter: High-speed chase leaves deputies puzzled, disoriented man found on wrong front porch
By Lauren Fisher | Apr. 11, 2017A vehicle pursued by the Athens County Criminal Interdiction Unit Sunday yielded a number of illegal substances.
Athens County Commissioners formally endorse initiative to improve rights for crime victims
By Kevin Pan | Apr. 11, 2017The initiative, known as Marsy's Law, will protect the rights of victims of crime through amendments to the Ohio constitution.
Police Blotter: 'Best of Fest' 2017
By Lauren Fisher | Apr. 11, 2017So far, the Ohio University Police Department has recorded a total of 61 incidents over the course of fest season.
Student Senate: Body to discuss accountability of university standing committees
By Emily Leber and Maggie Campbell | Apr. 11, 2017Student Senate to discuss three bills and seven resolutions at Wednesday's meeting.
VIDEO: What do jersey-wearing festgoers know about their clothes?
By Jessica Johnston | Apr. 11, 2017Jerseys double as support for athletics as well as fest-going fashion statements.
It's International Week at OU; Kasich initiative could cost OU $15 million
By Bennett Leckrone | Apr. 11, 2017Your daily Athens newsletter.
City Council: Resolution will oppose the President's proposed budget cuts to the ARC
By Brook Endale | Apr. 10, 2017Athens City Council will draft a resolution opposing budget cuts proposed by President Donald Trump that would eliminate funding for the Appalachian Regional Commission — a partnership the city relies on.
Student Senate: Next year's executives have begun to meet with administrators
By Emily Leber and Maggie Campbell | Apr. 10, 2017The new senate executives will meet with OU's interim president and vice president for Student Affairs.
Game Review: 'Ghost Recon Wildlands' is a broken, disappointing mess
By Matthew Shiflet | Apr. 10, 2017Bad writing, glitches galore and tedious gameplay overshadow the beauty of 'Wildlands'
OU College Democrats president and vice president take leadership to campus and state levels
By Maddie Capron | Apr. 10, 2017Sam Miller and Anthony Eliopoulos will hold positions on the College Democrats of Ohio executive board.
