Student Senate votes down changing constitution to include graduate students
By Colt Austen | Mar. 21, 2019Student Senate refused to amend its constitution to only represent undergraduate students.
POLITICS
Board of Elections meeting hears from local residents regarding polling locations
By Abby Miller | Mar. 20, 2019Residents from Nelsonville, Waterloo and other local towns said polling location changes were a form of voter suppression.
Graduate Student Senate: Resolution passed to divide GSS from Student Senate
By Colt Austen | Mar. 19, 2019The Graduate Student Senate will ask for cooperation by Student Senate in the separation of the two bodies.
Athens County Board of County Commissioners approve hiring of two new people
By Hardika Singh | Mar. 19, 2019The commissioners agreed to hire two new people at the rate of $23.45 and $28.71 per hour respectively.
Student Senate: Body passes bill opposing Title IX changes
By Ian McKenzie | Mar. 6, 2019Student Senate opposes the changes to Title IX because it requires Ohio University to ignore off-campus activity and online harassment.
Graduate Student Senate: Members approve a bill to decrease out of pocket costs for graduate students
By Colt Austen | Mar. 5, 2019The new bill will increase the amount of coverage the university pays for coverage of general fee costs for graduate students.
Student Senate: Members look to oppose changes to Title IX reporting on campus
By Colt Austen | Mar. 5, 2019The bill will oppose the narrowing definition of sexual assault proposed by Betsy DeVos.
Faculty Senate: Appeals process changed for complaints involving sexual misconduct
By Abby Miller | Mar. 4, 2019Those who file a complaint can appeal the action of the provost to the president within 21 days of the provost taking action.
City Council: Richland Avenue project postponed after budget concerns
By Madeline Butina | Mar. 4, 2019The project was initially estimated to cost the city $3 million.
Graduate Student Senate: Members look to amend constitution with updated resolution
By Colt Austen | Mar. 4, 2019Graduate Student Senate will present a new resolution to pass the amendment of the GSS Constitution.
Swing State of Mind: Let's talk Athens City Council candidates
By Maddie Capron and George Shillcock | Feb. 28, 2019Hosts talk with guest Abby Miller, a news staff writer from The Post, about the candidates running for the two open seats on the Athens City Council.
Student Senate: Final five student trustee candidates announced
By Abby Miller | Feb. 27, 2019The five candidates will interview with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s staff.
A look at making the yearly budget in Athens
By Abby Miller | Feb. 26, 2019Planning for this year’s $45 million city budget began as far back as June.
Find out how much you are paying in property taxes compared to all of Athens County
By George Shillcock | Feb. 26, 2019You could be paying between $1,695 and $2,389 per $100,000 of home value a year prior to deductions and exemptions.
Athens County Commissioners: Bike path extending to Chauncey to be elevated
By Hardika Singh | Feb. 26, 2019Athens County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution to elevate bike path that extends to Chauncey.
Student Senate: Members to appoint new senator and commission chair
By Abby Miller | Feb. 26, 2019Clancy Thomas will head the Standing Committee on Members Emeriti and Senior Honor Status and is not eligible for Member Emeritus distinction.
New sexual assault prevention program to be approved by university officials
By Colt Austen | Feb. 24, 2019The bill will be presented to mandate all university faculty become certified in the Green Dot Bystander Intervention Program, which has successfully reduced sexual assault up to 50 percent.
City Council: Members to discuss historic structures and committee projects
By Abby Miller | Feb. 24, 2019Three committees and council as a whole will discuss projects.
Swing State of Mind: Heartbeat Bill
By Maddie Capron and George Shillcock | Feb. 21, 2019The Ohio Statehouse and State Senate reintroduced the “Heartbeat Bill” and the Republican majorities in both chambers plan to pass it.
Student trustee candidates speak on their platforms and advocacy at town hall
By Abby Miller | Feb. 21, 2019The final five candidates will be chosen next week.
