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.
POLITICS
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.
Student Senate: Members hear presentations on university health insurance, city council
By Colt Austen | Feb. 21, 2019Student Senate also passed a bill and nine resolutions.
As Ohio lawmakers push for new heartbeat bill, OU students express concern
By Logan Moore | Feb. 20, 2019Ohio University students express concern over what would happen if the bill is passed.
Graduate Student Senate: Members approve bill to enforce a new sexual assault prevention program
By Colt Austen | Feb. 19, 2019The Green Dot Program has successfully reduced sexual assault up to 50 percent at other universities.
Athens County Board of County Commissioners held off on motion to approve land
By Hardika Singh | Feb. 19, 2019Capstone Properties President David Funk wants approval from the commissioners for land approval.
City Council: Construction proposal raises concerns over city cost estimates
By Abby Miller | Feb. 18, 2019Several council members criticized the city’s inaccurate cost estimates.
Graduate Student Senate proposes program that could reduce sexual assault
By Colt Austen | Feb. 18, 2019The Green Dot Bystander Intervention Program encourages an intolerance of violence and reactive intervention in high-risk situations.
Student Senate announces final eight candidates for student trustee
By Ian McKenzie | Feb. 18, 2019Student Senate will announce the final five applicants Thursday.
City Council to discuss compost program and ordinances for fundraiser
By Abby Miller | Feb. 17, 2019The compost pilot program could be extended into June.
The real cost of trash in Athens
By Abby Miller | Feb. 14, 2019There is roughly $1 million set aside for trash cans each year.
Student Senate: OU vice president for Finance and Administration discusses university budget
By Colt Austen | Feb. 13, 2019Ohio University is using spending reserves to cover costs as well as raising incoming student tuition.
Athens officials prepare for future federal government shutdowns
By Colt Austen | Feb. 13, 2019Council President Chris Knisely said Athens will do everything it can to aid its residents and federal workers in preparation for the next shutdown.
Nelsonville Republican Jay Edwards elected majority whip of the Ohio Statehouse
By George Shillcock | Feb. 13, 2019Edwards won the election with a unanimous 98-0 vote on Feb. 6.
New heartbeat bill introduced in Ohio House and Senate
By Logan Moore | Feb. 13, 2019The bill would ban abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can be as early as six weeks into the pregnancy — before many women know they’re pregnant.
Student Senate: Body looks to pass two resolutions regarding Emeriti Status for members
By Ellen Wagner | Feb. 12, 2019The resolutions would allow Judicial Panel and non-voting members to be eligible for Emeriti Status.
Swing State of Mind: Sherrod Brown's potential presidential run and our takeaways from the State of the Union
By Maddie Capron and George Shillcock | Feb. 7, 2019George and Maddie discuss the State of the Union address, Sherrod Brown and more.
Student Senate: Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion Gigi Secuban discusses plans for LGBT Center
By Colt Austen | Feb. 6, 2019Student Senate passed eight resolutions at the meeting.
Graduate Student Senate: Members approved to amend current constitution
By Colt Austen | Feb. 5, 2019GSS members also appointed three new members.
