People can now smoke, obtain marijuana legally
By Suzanne Piper | Apr. 21Since recreational marijuana became legalized in November, people can smoke and possess the drug publicly without getting fined or arrested.
POLITICS
Athens native runs for a Democrat Ohio Senate seat
By Avery St. George | Apr. 16Although he’s running on a Democratic platform, Faber said he believes his campaign can garner bipartisan support because the issues he’s focused on affect those on both sides of the political spectrum. His campaign strategy is focused on three things: food insecurity, housing insecurity and healthcare costs.
Student Senate awards Bobcat Medal, changes rules and procedures
By Paige Fisher | Apr. 10Student senate awarded Athens Fire Department Chief Robert Rymer as the 2024 recipient of the bobcat medal, and changed outdated rules and procedures.
Unity ticket sweeps Student Senate elections
By Donovan Hunt | Apr. 5Thursday, it was announced the Unity ticket won the presidential election. Reagan Farmer, Dan Gordillo and Johnny Susany are the 2023-24 Senate president, vice president and treasurer, respectively.
Current, former Student Senators throw accusations at meeting
By Paige Fisher | Apr. 3Student Senate current and former members speak out against the student senate and each other.
Athens residents express support for Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers
By Jack Solon | Apr. 2The City Council met Monday and heard Athens residents express support for Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers.
Faculty Senate discusses resolution to allow student’s children in class
By Emily Stokes | Apr. 1Members of the Faculty Senate express concern over a potential policy allowing students to bring children to class, promoting inclusivity.
New Tax Levy 7, fall renewal levy expand senior services
By Emily Stokes | Mar. 31Newly proposed and passed levies in Athens aim to increase funding for senior facilities and services.
Second student senate debate discusses campaign platforms, goals
By Paige Fisher | Mar. 31Presidential Student Senate candidates discussed their platforms, goals, leadership styles and initiatives.
Meet Student Senate candidates running in presidential election
By Chase Borland | Mar. 28Three candidates are running in the Student Senate presidential election. The candidates discuss their initiatives and campaign motives.
Red Brick Tavern holds RFK Jr. strategy meeting to put him on the November ballot
By Suzanne Piper | Mar. 27A strategy and training meeting was held Wednesday to encourage petition signatures to place Robert F. Kennedy and his newly announced running mate, Nicole Shanahan, on the general election ballot in November.
Ohio Democratic Women’s Caucus discusses redistricting reform, minimum wage
By Sydney Myers | Mar. 5Mia Lewis, associate director of Common Cause Ohio, said the goal of Citizens Not Politicians is to create a 15-member citizen’s commission, composed of five Democrat, five Republican and five independent citizens who represent the wide demographics of Ohio.
RFK Jr.’s campaign comes to Athens
By Jackson McCoy | Feb. 27Kennedy’s campaign hosted a screening of a biographical documentary about the embattled presidential candidate.
City council discusses transparency of courts system
By Emily Stokes | Feb. 27City council debated the transparency of Athens courts systems concerning budget shortfalls in grant programs
Despite low poll numbers, candidates persist against Trump, Biden
By Disha Hoque | Feb. 22Ohio’s March 19 primary election allows citizens to cast their votes for who they want to see on the November ballot.
Baker Peace Conference to discuss ‘Democracy in Decline?’
By Maggie Giansante | Feb. 22Ohio University hosts speakers from the around world at the annual Baker Peace Conference to comment on the current state of democracy.
Athens County Treasurer Democratic Primary candidates participate in forum
By Emily Stokes | Feb. 20Athens County League of Women’s Voters hosts Democratic Primary Candidate forum Tuesday.
Protestors gather for Trump, Palestine during Biden’s East Palestine visit
By Donovan Hunt and Madalyn Blair | Feb. 18President Joe Biden announced he was coming to visit East Palestine for the first time Friday to give an update on the Norfolk Southern train derailment. However, in an area where over half of the majority is Republican, he was met with many displeased residents who did not care to hear Biden’s updates.
Guide to the 2024 primaries, their importance
By Suzanne Piper | Feb. 13The deadline to register for the primaries is Feb. 20 and students can register to vote or check their voter registration online at Ohio’s voter registration system. Elections will be locally held for people to vote for whoever is in their registered political party March 19.
Protesters for Palestine propose ceasefire resolution to City Council
By Jack Solon | Feb. 12City Council met Feb. 5 and heard from protesters who called upon them to pass a resolution for a ceasefire in Palestine.
