OU history, political science departments, Contemporary History Institute host panel to discuss Ukraine-Russia conflict
By Payton Daugherty | Mar. 1The panelists discussed their predictions for the future of the conflict.
POLITICS
Student Senate director of public relations resigns
By Molly Wilson | Mar. 1Emily Ertle is the sixth member of Senate to resign since Feb. 23.
City Council: Mask mandate ends
By Payton Daugherty | Mar. 1Due to a tabled ordinance, the mask mandate has expired as of Monday.
Student Spotlight: Sarah Ladipo uses her background to create change
By Alyssa Cruz | Feb. 27OU Student Trustee Sarah Ladipo is an example of making the most of opportunities.
Fifth member of Student Senate resigns within a week
By Molly Wilson | Feb. 26Chandler Jent, vice commissioner of operations for the Senate Appropriations Commission, cited Senate’s “toxic” environment in his resignation letter.
City Council passes ordinances authorizing wage increases, retention payments for APD officers
By Addie Hedges | Feb. 22During Monday’s meeting, Council voted to pass the ordinance authorizing the one-time retention payment of $1,000 in a 6-1 vote.
Ohio State Rep. Jay Edwards discusses mental health, gun ownership
By Sophia Young | Feb. 22Edwards, who represents the 94th District encompassing Athens County, shared his views on pending legislation, goals for office and more.
OU student Rhyan Goodman discusses his decision to run for Ohio state representative
By Sophia Young | Feb. 21The sophomore student is challenging incumbent Jay Edwards for the Ohio 94th District seat.
Fair School Funding Act, Edchoice Scholarship Program ignites debate about how state of Ohio should fund schools
By Jillian Craig | Feb. 17A lawsuit was filed against the state of Ohio by advocates and schools against the Edchoice Scholarship Program.
City Council: Possible addition to West Union Street improvements project discussed
By Payton Daugherty | Feb. 14The Committee of the Whole considered the possibility of creating a connector road for increased accessibility.
US Senate candidate visits Athens in afternoon press conference
By Payton Daugherty | Feb. 12On Saturday, U.S. Senate Candidate Morgan Harper explained her campaign promises in a press conference outside of the Athens City Building.
Ohio Supreme Court strikes down revised redistricting maps
By Lydia Colvin | Feb. 8The court decision stated the maps were unconstitutional as they only changed slightly from the original maps and still showed partisan bias.
Food Not Bombs spreads food awareness, peace
By Tre Spencer | Feb. 7The Food Not Bombs OU chapter promotes food insecurity awareness and peaceful ways to serve the local Athens community.
State, national voting rights groups file objections to revised state legislative maps
By Lydia Colvin | Feb. 6The objections were filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio and Covington & Burling LLP, a law firm, among others.
U.S. Senate candidates Josh Mandel and Morgan Harper discuss race, environment in debate
By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 27The candidates may face off in the Nov. 8 general election if they make it past the primaries on May 3.
Student Senate: President Becky "Eliza" Ivan gives State of the Senate address
By Lydia Colvin | Jan. 27Ivan discussed all of the different initiatives Senate members have made progress on in 2021.
City Council: Body discusses 2021 projects from Athens City Commission on Disabilities
By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 24Council’s committees presented information regarding financial status and projects from 2021.
City Council: Contract reopener for city police union discussed
By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 18The police union contract reopener would include a 2.5% increase in pay for 2022.
Sports betting legalization in Ohio opens opportunities for bars, bettors in Athens
By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 13Legal betting stands to bring in billions for the state and increase the consumer market.
Student Senate: Gillian Ice delivers COVID-19 update
By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 12Ice reminded attendees of current COVID protocols, including weekly testing for select groups of people on OU’s campus.
