The city already outlaws the use of tobacco in parks, but amending this would add that people are not permitted to use any sort of marijuana product, which may include inhaling, exhaling, burning, edibles, liquid vapes and other lighted smoking devices, papers or devices used for marijuana.
Athens City Council met Monday to discuss two ordinances concerning tobacco retailer licenses, or TRL, and solid waste hauling in the city.
On Monday, the student senate held a town hall focusing on how Ohio University supports student health and well-being.
Athens City Council met in committees Nov. 13 to discuss the solid waste hauling contract and tobacco licensing.
Student senate met Wednesday to discuss student safety and well-being through Ohio University’s Office of Health Promotion.
Student senate met Wednesday to discuss a new phase of residence hall renovations and the passage of a bill to positively regulate grieving students’ time off.
Ohio’s Nov. 7 election passed two progressive issues on the state level, but it was business as usual for local Athens elections.
In under one week, registered voters in the city of Athens have the opportunity to vote for who they think the next mayor should be.
Student Senate debates over what to include in this year’s “safer sacks.”
Ohio University College Democrats and Republicans are on different sides of the political spectrum but share the common belief that all students should exercise their right to vote.
With independents making up a large percentage of the population, students share their perspectives on what it’s like to be an independent voter in Athens and how they plan on navigating the elections.
Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, abortion access has been an uphill battle, but the right to have safe abortions and one's bodily autonomy should be protected.
Members of the Environmental Affairs Commission within the Student Senate at Ohio University are pushing for more solar panels to be installed on campus.
Student Senate met on Wednesday to receive an update about the Board of Trustees from the student trustees.
Athens City Council met in committees Monday to discuss the redevelopment of The Ridges.
Student senate met Wednesday to go over Halloween safety tips and Ohio University’s Medical Emergency Assistance Program.
Ohio University’s 23rd President, Dr. Lori Stewart-Gonzalez, gave an informal presentation to the student senate about what she has been able to accomplish since becoming president in July.
Athens City Council met in committees Monday to discuss an ordinance concerning the punishment for fire safety violations for bar owners in Athens.
Patterson participated in a debate against Krane on campus in 2019, which was held by OU’s Student Senate. This time, he will only participate in the candidate forum at the Athens Community Center, which is hosted by the League of Women Voters.
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