The Student Senate met Wednesday for its General Body Assemble meeting, during which a new position was added, senator information was clarified and fixed and new members were appointed.
Monday at 7 p.m., a City Council meeting wcas held at council chambers on the third floor of the city building at 8 E. Washington St. During the meeting, announcements from Mayor Steve Patterson, using of Welcome Home Ohio program funds and the diversion program coordinator position were discussed.
A public hearing was held Monday night to discuss the rezoning of 0 Pomeroy Road to make it into a multifamily residence zone by Spire Development. To make a multifamily residence zone, Spire Development is planning to build 50 rental housing unit development.
Gov. Mike DeWine passed House Bill 8, commonly referred to as the ‘Don’t Say Gay Bill,’ affecting public school districts in Ohio.
Senate Bill 1 could eliminate DEI programs at OU and raises questions about inclusivity.
Nelsonville citizens voted to abolish its city charter of almost 30 years, a first in Ohio history.
City Council met in committee to discuss potential updates of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, affirming steps to a racial equity plan.
Trump announced the freezing of all federal loans and grants starting Tuesday at 5 p.m. EST in a memorandum released on Monday. The funding freeze has the potential of upsetting up to $3 trillion dollars of funding in federal loans and grants.
The 15-month-long conflict between Israel and Hamas has come to an end as a ceasefire and hostage deal has been reached. The nations are in agreement to steadily release hostages and withdraw troops. Many voice their excitement while acknowledging there is still work to be done.
Trump’s executive order pausing enforcement of a law banning TikTok from the U.S. keeps the app active but does not establish a permanent solution.
The signing of this bill has also raised concerns about the rights of media organizations and some groups are worried about the future of public records laws in Ohio.
Donald Trump has officially been sworn back into the office of presidency for a second term Monday.
If Trump increases tariffs, as planned, businesses will pay for imported goods and consumer costs will increase
As President-elect Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated Jan. 20, some reproductive justice advocates and students in Ohio are concerned about the possibility of future restrictions on reproductive health care and abortion.
Athens City Council passes ordinance to put general city income tax on Primary ballot, community members push back in light of recent misappropriation of funds. The council meeting extended to almost two hours, with disagreements over a .3% increase.
Ohio House Bill 475 was proposed in April and seeks to prohibit state funds from being used to assist in people’s access to abortion.
Political campaigns are required to keep track of all contributions and expenses during the election and this information must be made public record to ensure fairness.
Gov. Mike Dewine signed Ohio Senate Bill 104 into law, concerning Ohio University students. The bill updated Ohio’s College Credit Plus program to increase awareness of the program and allowed for seventh to 12th grade students to enroll.
With just under two months left until Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the U.S., students and locals are preparing for uncertainty.
Senate held a town hall Wednesday evening with updates from the Dean of Students, Athens Fire Department, Ohio University Housing and Residence Life, Senate Appropriations Committee and Senate President Dan Gordillo.
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