English graduate students criticize handling of sexual harassment allegations
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 13, 2017"It felt like a tremendous betrayal," one student said about the eight faculty members who voted to retain Escobedo.
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Pet Instagram Review: Woof Tang Clan — the rap loving, fashion-friendly group of Huskies
By Sean Wolfe | Mar. 12, 2017These pups bring the ruckus.
Thinkin' About Space: Saturn, the ringed giant
By Ethan Gower | Mar. 12, 2017Everything you need to know about everyone's favorite ringed planet.
TV Review: ‘Samurai Jack’ returns with a fast and fiery fifth season premiere
By Alex McCann | Mar. 12, 2017More than 12 years after its initial run ended, the cartoon’s fifth season made its triumphant return Saturday night and blended dark undertones with nostalgia
Republican running for city council has been an oppositional voice for years
By Bennett Leckrone | Mar. 12, 2017Abe Alassaf will face many challenges during his run for city council, which is currently entirely democratically controlled except for one independent.
City Council: New exit ramps and bike lanes possible for East State Street
By Bennett Leckrone | Mar. 12, 2017In 2016, council members reviewed plans to build a connector between Home Street and East Park Drive, which some residents opposed.
Faculty Senate: Body to commend trustees for open presidential search
By Sarah M. Penix | Mar. 12, 2017Faculty Senate will also discuss changing the terminology of OU's policy on failure and withdrawals.
Students file federal civil rights complaint against OU and English professor
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 10, 2017An attorney representing the two female students argued that the English Department was aware of Escobedo’s misconduct and remained indifferent.
APD receives two sexual assault reports as Spring Break begins
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 7, 2017The Athens Police Department received a report on Friday and on Monday.
TV Review: The second week of fantasy suites underwhelm viewers, not so much for contestants
By Georgia Davis | Mar. 6, 2017Nick spent time with the three remaining women in Finland.
City Council: Mayor honored for military service
By Bennett Leckrone | Mar. 6, 2017Council members also approved the renewal of a contract with a company that supplies the city with ticketing software.
OU will offer summer housing to those affected by Trump immigration ban
By Megan Henry | Mar. 6, 2017About 100 students, faculty and staff could be affected by President Trump's executive order.
Thinkin’ About Space: TRAPPIST-1, a cool dwarf star
By Ethan Gower | Mar. 5, 2017We found it — could we live there?
TV Review: Five takeaways from ‘Once Upon a Time’ premiere
By Georgia Davis | Mar. 5, 2017A couple was reunited in Sunday’s episode.
'The Rock' tweeted at an OU student; 140 students to stay on campus for Spring Break
By Jonny Palermo | Mar. 3, 2017Your daily Athens newsletter.
Local politicians have no concrete plan for town hall meetings in Athens
By Luke Torrance | Mar. 2, 2017Sen. Frank Hoagland recently wrapped up a series of town halls in his district, but local politicians are unlikely to follow suit.
Approximately 140 students to stay on campus during Spring Break
By Taylor Johnston | Mar. 2, 2017Students staying on campus for Spring Break will be allowed to stay in their own dorm rooms.
County Commissioners: Shagbark seeks support for USDA grant application
By Kevin Pan | Mar. 2, 2017The grant would help the company hire more personnel and build a new facility.
Survivor Advocacy Program has new student organization
By Megan Henry | Mar. 2, 2017The organization hopes to make the Survivor Advocacy Program more visible on campus.
OU interim president moves to fire professor accused of sexual harassment
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 2, 2017English professor Andrew Escobedo has until April 3 to request a hearing.
