Swing State of Mind: With the midterms days away, candidates congregate in Athens
By Madeleine Peck and George Shillcock | Nov. 1, 2018Hosts George Shillcock and Madeleine Peck review the past week of political campaigns and debates in Athens.
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Elizabeth Warren, Ohio Democratic candidates visit Ohio University to encourage people to vote for Democrats
By George Shillcock | Nov. 1, 2018Warren and Cordray were joined by Betty Sutton, Rick Neal, and a crowd of hundreds of students and supporters.
Student Senate: New OU campus safety app chosen
By Susie Griffin | Nov. 1, 2018AppArmor will cost about $12,000 per year and offers more than 50 features, including push notifications, crime reporting and real-time dispatch chat.
How student campaigners are preparing for the elections
By Ian McKenzie | Nov. 1, 2018With the midterm election on Nov. 6, some students are busy campaigning for candidates.
The fight for the 15th: Neal and Stivers debate in Athens a week before the general election
By George Shillcock | Oct. 31, 2018The candidates discussed issues regarding health care, LGBT rights and civility.
Jay Edwards and Taylor Sappington spar over state funding, abortion and Issue 1 during debate
By George Shillcock | Oct. 30, 2018Both candidates argued over who would best represent the interests of Southeast Ohio at the statehouse in Columbus.
Anonymous group leaves anti-Issue 3 signs around Athens
By Nolan Simmons | Oct. 25, 2018Yard signs, stickers and door hangers have been posted around Athens, and websites have launched against Issue 3 from the anonymous group.
Swing State of Mind: Candidates assemble in Athens next week to debate
By Madeleine Peck and George Shillcock | Oct. 25, 2018Candidates for Ohio House District 94 and Ohio’s 15th Congressional district will debate in back-to-back nights next week.
Student Senate: Members pass bill endorsing Issue 1
By Susie Griffin | Oct. 25, 2018Senate also appointed a new senator for Senate Appropriations Commission, filling the position previously held by Anna Ayers, who resigned Oct. 16 after being charged with three counts of making false alarms.
Graduate Student Senate receives less funding due to the allocation of resources
By Chloe Meyers | Oct. 23, 2018Graduate Student Senate at Ohio University receives less funding in comparison to other public Ohio universities.
Student Senate: Members will vote to endorse Issue 1
By Susie Griffin | Oct. 23, 2018Student Senate will also pass two resolutions, and OUPD Chief Andrews Powers will present about Halloween and campus safety.
City Council: Members discuss entering lease for Smart Parking Meters
By Erica Tracy | Oct. 22, 2018City Council members also discussed the development of a preschool and Bailey’s Trail System.
The fight for the 15th: Neal and Stivers face off in Columbus, will debate in Athens next week
By George Shillcock | Oct. 22, 2018The Athens debate will be held at Nelson Court on Oct. 30.
First time out-of-state voters decide to vote in their hometowns or in Athens
By Mikayla Rochelle | Oct. 22, 2018Out-of-state voters had to be registered by Oct. 9.
Senate Bill 1 faces controversy over new sentencing for fentanyl possession
By Abby Miller | Oct. 21, 2018All cases involving fentanyl would be treated the same under the new bill.
City Council: Council to discuss participation in National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance
By Erica Tracy | Oct. 21, 2018Devil’s Kettle Brewery will be granted a revocable license.
Swing State of Mind: Here's what you should know about Issue 3
By Maddie Capron and George Shillcock | Oct. 18, 2018Issue 3 is a school levy that would renovate and rebuild several schools in the Athens City School District.
Student Senate: Members discuss required office hours policies
By Susie Griffin | Oct. 18, 2018Student Senate passed four resolutions and heard a presentation from Board of Trustee members.
Graduate Student Senate hears from Center for Student Legal Services and Open OHIO
By Chloe Meyers | Oct. 17, 2018The body discussed budget and a health insurance survey and passed two resolutions.
Student Senate: Board of Trustees will give a presentation
By Susie Griffin | Oct. 16, 2018Student Senate will also look to pass three resolutions.
