Texts and emails show university official's reaction to protestors' arrests
By Bailey Gallion | Apr. 6, 2017About two hours after arrests began, Jenny Hall-Jones had already received over a hundred texts and 10 voicemails.
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O'Bleness to include drug test in standard procedures for sexual assault examinations
By Nora Jaara | Apr. 6, 2017Officials hope the move will help in handling drug-facilitated sexual assaults.
Plan for a chilly Palmer Place Fest; Athens Police Department might get body cams
By Bennett Leckrone | Apr. 6, 2017Your daily Athens newsletter
A Part of Appalachia: Those who identify as both black and Appalachian have deep history
By Abbey Marshall | Apr. 6, 2017Southeastern Ohio residents discuss being black in Appalachia
New student trustee looks to make decisions that benefit OU students
By Ellen Wagner | Apr. 5, 2017Faith Voinovich was announced as the new student trustee for the Board of Trustees.
Here's what Athens' state senator has accomplished at the statehouse so far
By Luke Torrance | Apr. 5, 2017Frank Hoagland's legislation renewed funding for the Ohio Bridge Partnership Program, which was set to expire this summer.
Student Senate: Time for Ohio receives most write-in votes; death also garners support
By Emily Leber and Maggie Campbell | Apr. 5, 2017Time for Ohio and Fight were still able to collect votes during this year's Student Senate election.
University Courtyard sold to RISE Residential for $20.4 million
By Aubree Dix | Apr. 5, 2017University Courtyard, now owned by RISE Residential, is undergoing renovations while the entity that previously owned it is set to dissolve this year.
Athens Police Department may soon deploy body cameras
By Bailey Gallion | Apr. 5, 2017Athens Mayor Steve Patterson said the cameras could cost $25,000, but he and the police chief agree it's worth the cost.
Green Light ticket wins Student Senate election; Vinton County gets a supermarket
By Jeremy Hill | Apr. 5, 2017Your daily Athens newsletter.
Graduate Student Senate: Members approve spending money on branding
By Maddie Capron | Apr. 4, 2017Graduate Student Senate voted on several budget resolutions at its meeting Tuesday.
All three escaped inmates returned to SEPTA Correction Facility
By William T. Perkins | Apr. 4, 2017The inmates were reported missing Saturday.
Much of Vinton County will still be a food desert despite new grocery store
By Bennett Leckrone | Apr. 4, 2017The village of McArthur in Vinton County will be getting it's first grocery store in more than three years, but many residents of the county still won't have access to fresh produce.
Graduate Student Senate: GLocals ticket dominates elections
By Maddie Capron | Apr. 4, 2017Maria Modayil, a graduate student working toward a doctoral degree in the individual interdisciplinary program, was named the next GSS president.
Green Light ticket sweeps Student Senate elections
By Anastasia Nicholas | Apr. 4, 2017All three of senate’s newly elected executives hold seats within the current Student Senate body this academic year.
Researchers to study potential medicinal properties of natural products, which could include cannabis
By Nora Jaara | Apr. 4, 2017The researchers have submitted applications to the state and federal governments.
English professor facing dismissal for sexual harassment requests faculty hearing
By Bailey Gallion | Apr. 4, 2017Escobedo will have 60 days to prepare his case before the hearing.
County Commissioners: House bill would require more paramedics
By Kevin Pan | Apr. 4, 2017The commissioners also passed a proclamation acknowledging the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
TV Review: Aladdin and Jasmine return on ‘Once Upon a Time’
By Georgia Davis | Apr. 4, 2017The couple is still on a quest to find Agrabah.
Video Game Review: 'The Walking Dead: A New Frontier' focuses on storytelling in third episode
By Matthew Shiflet | Apr. 4, 2017The series is headed in the right direction, but is still on shaky ground in some ways.
