The comment came just in time for Ohio's primary elections.
Good morning. Here's what you need to know for Tuesday, March 15, 2016:
Ohio is the center of the political world, at least for now.
Today marks another Super Tuesday of sorts, when Ohio’s Republican and Democratic primary elections are held, in addition to elections in states elsewhere. A lot has been written about whether Gov. John Kasich can halt businessman Donald Trump on his home turf and if Sen. Bernie Sanders can build off his surprising win in Michigan earlier this month.
In Athens, however, people are specifically talking about CNN’s Sunday night Democratic town hall in Columbus. There, Athens resident and Village Bakery owner Christine Hughes asked former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton a question about hydraulic fracturing.
In her answer, Clinton apparently gave Athens a shoutout, calling it a “beautiful" place. She might not just be putting us on, either. Clinton gave the 1997 afternoon commencement speech at Ohio University, when she was first lady.
Christine Hughes, from Athens, OH asks Clinton whether she would allow fracking. Clinton gives Athens a nice s/o: "Athens is beautiful."
— William T. Perkins (@wtperkins) March 14, 2016
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Weather
Here’s a relief: no rain. High of 72. (Courtesy of Scalia Lab)
News
The university’s survivor advocacy program is moving under the OU Division of Student Affairs. (The Post)
There is a contentious Democratic primary here for the statehouse. (The Post)
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Have you ever wondered how the whole stealing-Athens-bricks thing started? We found out. (The Post)
Scores and Game Times
The men’s basketball team got a bid to play in the CBI Tournament this week.
You might also want to know …
Russia will pull most of its military from Syria. (Washington Post)
Wonder how Ohio’s primary system works? Here’s a nice breakdown you can read before going to vote. (Cleveland.com)
For more global news, check out The New York Times' daily briefing.
Athens bar specials
Pawpurr’s Bar: Half-off drinks from 8-9 p.m.
The Pub: $1.50 domestic pints. $2.50 Long Islands
Red Brick Tavern: $1 well drinks and domestics from 6-9 p.m.
Courtside Pizza: $2 Margaritas, $1 off all tequila shots from 4-9 p.m.
@SamuelHHoward
sh335311@ohio.edu
