Student Senate: Body discusses university Women’s Center’s ‘Love Yourself week’
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 28, 2021Simar Kalkat, treasurer of Senate, also gave updates on Senate budget totals.
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City Council: Finance and Personnel Committee discusses merit-based incentive program
By Anna Millar | Oct. 26, 2021The Finance and Personnel Committee discussed multiple, possible changes to staff pay and incentives, discussing a merit-based program at length.
Student Senate: Body hears from Board of Trustees’ student trustees
By Kendall Wright | Oct. 21, 2021Senate also tabled a resolution to buy a new computer for its office.
City Council: Body discusses parking and vendors, encounters strong comments from public
By Kate Anderson | Oct. 19, 2021The public addressed Council over leaked audio of Mayor Steve Patterson.
OU’s 3rd Amendment club aims to increase student political involvement
By Kendall Wright | Oct. 13, 2021Emma Armstrong, a junior studying speech pathology, said the club started as a joke.
Voter registration numbers remain similar to 2020 rates despite registration efforts at OU
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 12, 2021Efforts at Ohio University are helping members of the Athens community register to vote in the upcoming election.
City Council: Body discusses 2022 fee increases, possible hearing for Uptown business liquor permit
By Abby Miller | Oct. 12, 2021A hearing may be scheduled for Boozy Bubbles after more information is reviewed by Council.
OU political organizations prepare for upcoming elections
By Anna Millar | Oct. 10, 2021Multiple events are being planned by Ohio University political organizations to highlight the election season.
City Council: Hiring of new Arts, Park and Recreation director approved
By Kate Anderson | Oct. 4, 2021Council also asked citizens to be vigilant and help stop the rise of graffiti in the city of Athens.
OU Student Senate hosts town hall with Athens City Council candidates
By Sophia Young | Oct. 1, 2021The event included independent At-large candidates Damon Krane and Iris Virjee.
Student Senate: Body discusses OU’s Make Respect Visible campaign
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 1, 2021Senate also discussed the university’s mandated anti-hazing education modules.
Congressional candidate Mike Carey speaks at Athens County Republicans dinner
By Anna Millar | Oct. 1, 2021The 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. 30, 2021Ohio’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. 27, 2021Council 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. 26, 2021Allison 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. 24, 2021Ohio 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. 20, 2021Athens 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. 16, 2021Senate also heard from Athens County Treasurer Ric Wasserman.
Ohio colleges, universities gather COVID-19 vaccine data
By Abby Neff | Sep. 15, 2021Ohio 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. 15, 2021DeWine said a statewide mask mandate for K–12 schools is not possible, as the Ohio legislature would strike down such a mandate.
