Riot at US Capitol rattles OU, Athens representatives
By Anna Millar | Jan. 7, 2021Ohio University President Duane Nellis has condemned those involved and called for change.
POLITICS
Noah's Ark: These Ohio politicians helped enable the storming of the Capitol
By Noah Wright | Jan. 6, 2021Without their actions or their silence, our country would not be on the brink of chaos.
City Council: New wastewater surveillance programs to be added; settlement with Athens City Fraternal Order of Police discussed
By Kyra Leckrone | Dec. 14, 2020New wastewater surveillance programs will be added throughout Athens to better predict where in the city COVID-19 spikes may occur.
City Council: Renewal of police contract discussed, Complete Streets policy adopted
By Kyra Leckrone | Dec. 8, 2020Athens City Council met Monday to discuss the renewal of a contract between the city of Athens and the Athens City Fraternal Order of Police.
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren aims to mobilize students for student loan debt cancelation
By Abby Miller | Dec. 7, 2020Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s call for up to $50,000 in student debt to be canceled per individual could effectively wipe out debt for three in every four people.
Coronavirus: Ohio governor announces initial plans for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
By Emma Skidmore | Dec. 4, 2020Phase 1A will include healthcare workers and those who live and work in group care facilities.
Uncle Sam: Ohio’s next governor will probably be from the far-right
By Sam Smith | Dec. 3, 2020A shift toward the right among Ohio voters, the Republican party’s acceptance of the “far-right,” and Republican outrage over Governor Mike DeWine’s acceptance mean that DeWine may face a challenger who is farther right in the Republican primary in 2022.
Student Senate: Body rounds out the semester with four new appointments
By Grant Ritchey | Dec. 2, 2020A LGBTQA+ Affairs Senator was one of those positions filled.
Campbell’s Corner: Political arguments should not divide families during Thanksgiving
By Hannah Campbell | Nov. 25, 2020Here’s your guide to surviving arguments during the holiday.
City Council: Water bill increases, cemetery revenue discussed
By Kyra Leckrone | Nov. 23, 2020Sewage rates would increase by 4%, and water rates would increase by 3%.
Uncle Sam: Reflecting on a more equitable Thanksgiving
By Sam Smith | Nov. 23, 2020The celebration of Thanksgiving is rooted in the exploitation and oppression of Native Americans. To mitigate that, we need to change how we approach the holiday.
Honest Adonis: Police Officers shouldn’t facilitate Proud Boys riots
By Adonis Fryer | Nov. 19, 2020Police officers have radically different responses dependent on who’s protesting. This is a failure of the system and profoundly un-American.
Coronavirus: Statewide curfew to start Thursday night
By Ian McKenzie | Nov. 17, 2020The curfew will last 21 days.
City Council: Affordable housing discussed for low-income families, Fringe Benefits for non-union workers
By Maya Morita | Nov. 16, 2020Joseph McCabe proposes a housing development on Luhrig Road for low-income families.
Athens City Council may return to in-person meetings this December
By Anna Millar | Nov. 12, 2020Athens City Council may have to move back to in-person meetings if the state does not extend legislation.
Athens County voter turnout less than 2016 election
By Bekah Bostick | Nov. 12, 2020Ohio University students missing from campus means a large portion of votes are missing from Athens
Coronavirus: State of Ohio reinstating mask mandate; Universities could be virtual next semester if trend continues
By Ian McKenzie | Nov. 11, 2020A decision about restaurants, bars and gyms will be made Nov. 19.
The 2020 Elections in Athens, Visualized
By Matthew Geiger | Nov. 10, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the landscape of Athens County voting, with a huge decline in the number of votes cast in the 2020 Election.
As election excitement wraps up, political groups in Athens look ahead to future local races
By Ryan Maxin | Nov. 9, 2020Midterm elections and political outreach are among top priorities for campus political groups.
City Council urges Ohio Lawmakers to allow continuance of remote council meetings
By Kyra Leckrone | Nov. 9, 2020Council discussed passing an ordinance that encourages the Ohio Legislature to allow for remote meetings to continue past Dec 1.
