OU’s 3rd Amendment club aims to increase student political involvement
By Kendall Wright | Oct. 13Emma Armstrong, a junior studying speech pathology, said the club started as a joke.
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Student Senate: Body discusses OU’s Make Respect Visible campaign
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 1Senate also discussed the university’s mandated anti-hazing education modules.
Congressional candidate Mike Carey speaks at Athens County Republicans dinner
By Anna Millar | Oct. 1The dinner was held at Shade Community Center, where Carey addressed his policies and motivated voters.
OU’s Voinovich School organizes database used in Ohio’s redistricting
By Anna Millar | Sep. 30Ohio’s current process of redistricting has stirred up some controversy regarding constitutionality.
City Council: Body discusses $361,000 project, other funds allocated
By Anna Millar | Sep. 27Council also discussed appropriating $90,000 in membership dues to the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia.
Congressional candidate Allison Russo visits Athens, OU
By Anna Millar | Sep. 26Allison Russo, congressional candidate for Ohio’s 15th district special election, spoke to labor leaders and college students in Athens on Sunday.
Noah’s Ark: Ohio University needs to make space for valid contrarian opinions
By Noah Wright | Sep. 24Ohio University should follow the lead of the George Washington Forum and invite more speakers like Josh Rogin to campus.
City Council: Athens Mayor Steve Patterson proclaims Sept. 20 start of National Clean Energy Week in Athens
By Kate Anderson | Sep. 20Athens City Council also discussed a new medical marijuana dispensary in the city.
Student Senate: Body votes in favor of bill to support university vaccine requirements
By Sophia Young | Sep. 16Senate also heard from Athens County Treasurer Ric Wasserman.
Ohio colleges, universities gather COVID-19 vaccine data
By Abby Neff | Sep. 15Ohio institutions keep track of vaccine rates through dashboards, surveys and some not at all.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Ohio Children’s Hospital Association urge K–12 schools to require masks
By Molly Wilson | Sep. 15DeWine said a statewide mask mandate for K–12 schools is not possible, as the Ohio legislature would strike down such a mandate.
City Council: New vehicle contracts, Halloween plans discussed
By Anna Millar | Sep. 13Service Safety Director Andrew Stone recommended waiting until closer to Oct. 1 to make a final decision regarding the allowance of Halloween festivities.
Campbell’s Corner: FX 'Impeachment' demonstrates continued abuse of power
By Hannah Campbell | Sep. 9While watching the series, I saw that the same patterns by politicians have not changed, but the reaction of the public has greatly.
Student Senate: Body appoints Black affairs, environmental affairs commissioner
By Sophia Young | Sep. 9Senators also urged members to invite people to join Senate.
City Council: Body discusses possible funds for conceptual design of new firehouse
By Ryan Maxin | Sep. 8Council also made several appropriations during the Finance and Personnel committee meeting.
