Sassy Cassie: Start watching the news
By Cassie Dye | June 29Some people in college simply do not watch or read the news. This cannot be the case in the world we live in today.
POLITICS
US launches airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, entering conflict alongside Israel
By Suzanne Piper | June 22President Donald Trump announced Saturday night that the U.S. carried out airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, signaling a major escalation in the conflict between Iran and Israel.
Ohio House Bill 96 threatens to remove sales tax exemptions for newspapers, subscriptions
By Kaitlin Hogg | June 5House Bill 96 would eliminate sales tax exemptions for newspapers and newspaper subscriptions.
Trump tariffs cause trade war, raise recession concerns
By Finn Smith | June 2The Trump administration has enacted tariffs on goods imported from many foreign countries, causing a trade war and raising worries of an economic recession.
Government laws, orders threaten disability accessibility
By Drew Hoffmaster | May 27Numerous government orders and laws have been targeting efforts in support of diversity, equality, inclusion and accessibility for Ohioians at the local, state and federal level. The Americans with Disability Act, which was passed in 1992, prohibits discrimination and guarantees equal opportunities for people with disabilities.
Diversity programs, offices at OU face cuts, closures
By Drew Hoffmaster | Apr. 29Ohio University President Lori Gonzalez released an email updating students about the effects of the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act on the university programs and offices.
Trump administration reverses visa cancellations policy
By Finn Smith | Apr. 25The Trump administration walks back prior decision to revoke international student status and visas across the country. The decision resulted in nationwide backlash and many lawsuits. ICE is now developing a new framework for international record termination.
Ohio House passes budget bill raising concerns over school, library funding
By Avery St. George | Apr. 25Ohio’s budget bill, passed by the House on April 9, is drawing backlash from school and library leaders who fear proposed funding changes could destabilize their services.
Proposed Ohio law takes hit at legal marijuana
By Drew Hoffmaster | Apr. 21The Marijuana Control Law, also known as the Ohio Senate Bill 56, is being considered by the Ohio House of Representatives. Currently, the bill has been referred to the Judicial Committee. If passed, the law would repeal the Cannabis Control Law, also known as Ohio Issue 2.
Student Senate reviews orientation updates, passes funding resolution
By Mary Kate McNamee | Apr. 17The Ohio University Student Senate met Wednesday evening to discuss upcoming orientation changes presented by Bobcat Student Orientation and debated several funding and programming resolutions.
Ohio House budget puts public libraries at risk
By Zoe Weyand | Apr. 15In the first draft of the Ohio House’s state budget, the Public Library Fund got cut, which could leave public libraries across the state without proper funding.
HB 36 to add nitrogen hypoxia as form of death penalty
By Finn Smith | Apr. 15House Bill 36 is proposed legislation that would add nitrogen hypoxia as a method of the death penalty in Ohio.
Ohio protests against Trump administration draw 47,000 participants
By Drew Hoffmaster and Maggie Amacher | Apr. 8Ohio 50501 staged mass protests across Ohio against the Trump administration and executive overreach.
Trump crackdown on universities sparks free speech debates, legal limbo
By Lilia Santeramo | Apr. 8The Trump administration has been criticized for withholding funding from federal universities, revoking student visas based on political speech and discouraging DEI initiatives. As lawsuits move through the court system, current and former OU faculty weigh in on legal arguments.
Trump threatens funding cuts over ‘illegal’ university protests
By Mary Kate McNamee | Apr. 4President Trump’s recent Truth Social post warns universities that “illegal protests” will lead to funding cuts, raising concerns about First Amendment rights.
Senate considers budget request, makes statement
By Drew Hoffmaster | Apr. 3Student Senate’s General Body met Wednesday to discuss a controversial budget request and campus bigotry.
Federal hiring freeze affects student internships
By Zoe Weyand | Apr. 1Due to a 90-day hiring freeze enacted by President Trump, many OU students are scrambling to find an internship to replace their federal positions that have been revoked.
New candidates running for 3 open City Council seats
By Zoe Weyand | Apr. 1Along with City Council President Sam Crowl stepping down, three other city council members have decided not to run for reelection. Learn more about the candidates here.
Voters to decide on 0.3% income tax increase for city services
By Avery St. George | Apr. 1Athens residents will vote on a new tax reform, Issue 3. If passed, the levy would increase income taxes by 0.3% per year in the City of Athens.
Ohio Issue 2 supports local infrastructure
By Elizabeth Talaga | Apr. 1$2.5 million in general obligation bonds are on the ballot this May.
