GSS members to fill in for vacant city council liaison position
Feb. 25, 2015GSS members to fill in for vacant city council liaison position
NEWS BLOGS
Prostate and Cervical cancer rates in Athens County are among highest in region
By Luke Furman | Feb. 25, 2015A high smoking rate and lack of vaccination are possible explanation for Athens County’s high prostate and cervical cancer incidence rates.
Flower shop struggling to attract business in new location
By Jeremy Hill | Feb. 25, 2015Jack Neal Floral reopened in late December after its former building was destroyed in the West Union Street Fire. But the city’s unwillingness to approve its sign is hurting business.
Athens County vacant planner position to be filled soon
By Matt Cudahy | Feb. 25, 2015Athens County Commissioners will meet Thursday morning for their weekly meeting to discuss possible renovations to the EMS station, filling county planner position and hiring a new position at the 911 offices.
Athens is named one of 'coolest' towns in the nation
By Samuel Howard | Feb. 25, 2015An independent travel website is reaffirming what many locally have argued for years: Athens is one of the coolest towns in the United States.
Kasich encourages tightened spending, education reform during State of the State address
By William T. Perkins | Feb. 24, 2015The governor encouraged residents and legislators alike to continue on the economic path the state has been on
Heads up, med students: HCOM proposes 5 percent tuition increase
By Kaitlin Coward | Feb. 24, 2015It just needs Board of Trustees approval.
OU-HCOM professors pen book on fieldwork
By Kaitlin Coward | Feb. 24, 2015Researchers should check out the book while preparing for work abroad.
Legacy of longevity
By Olivia Hitchcock | Feb. 24, 2015Long-serving employees are seen by some as mentors, advisors and stabilizing influences in their departments.
Man gets two-year jail term for Uptown sexual battery behind bar
By Chelsea Sick | Feb. 24, 2015Blackburn called sexual assault an "epidemic" on college campuses.
Congressman Stivers protests oil pipeline veto on Twitter
By William T. Perkins | Feb. 24, 2015U.S. Representative Steve Stivers, R-15th District, took to social media Tuesday to protest President Barack Obama’s veto of the Keystone XL pipeline bill.
‘Justice for Sheriff Kelly’ Facebook page reaches almost 400 ‘likes’
By Julia Fair | Feb. 24, 2015Less than three weeks after his conviction, a Facebook page has been created supporting ex-sheriff Pat Kelly’s release, reaching almost 400 ‘likes.’
Students can expect uptick in undercover police presence in spring
By Chelsea Sick | Feb. 23, 2015The Ohio Investigative Unit sends more undercover officers to Athens during big event weekends in order to keep underagers from consuming and buying alcohol.
Exotic pet owners in Ohio go through new procedures to keep their beloved pets
By Julia Fair | Feb. 23, 2015After the exotic animal escape in Zanesville, Ohio, during summer 2011, exotic pet owners have to go through a procedure to keep their beloved pets.
GSS passes a resolution that puts a GSS member on the Student Legal Services Board
Feb. 23, 2015At Graduate Student Senate’s February meeting, a resolution was passed that appoints a GSS member to the Center of Student Legal Services Board.
New BLAC hosts candlelight vigil in honor of police brutality victims
By Jonathan Oldham | Feb. 23, 2015Members of the New BLAC held vigil for deceased victims of police brutality
OU TapRide service can help students get home at night for free
Feb. 23, 2015TapRide, a service provided through OU transportation, will take riders anywhere on campus late at night.
OUPD responded to multiple drug and alcohol related incidents, resulting in citations and vomit stains
By Emma Ockerman | Feb. 23, 2015Officers responded to multiple calls for an odor of marijuana last week, resulting in citations.
Council proposes ordinance to give other employees raises
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 23, 2015After Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl said he was giving employees raises with or without council approval, councilmembers brought forward an ordinance giving a one percent raise to nonunion employees.
Kasich’s speech may nod to potential 2016 bid for the White House
By William T. Perkins | Feb. 23, 2015Governor John Kasich, who might be considering a bid for president in 2016, will likely reflect on past economic improvements during Tuesday’s speech.
