OU student found unresponsive outside Athens City Parking Garage
Athens Fire Department and EMS were en route to an unresponsive OU student at 11 p.m. Wednesday outside the Athens City Parking Garage, 13 E. Washington St., according to an Athens Police report. Although the Athens County Corner hasn't released an official report, the individual is said to have died on impact. Click here to learn more about the incident.
Local Tattoo artists give advice, make welcoming spaces
As the stigma around them continues to decrease, more and more Americans are getting tattoos, with about 32% having at least one tattoo. As a result, there is a greater demand for tattoo artists. However, it is important for someone to find an artist that works for them. Athens has quite a few tattoo artists with different specialties and preferences that are working to make a welcoming space for their clients. Read the full story here.
Student Senate, OU culinary partner to bring fresh produce to Cat’s Cupboard
In an attempt to bring more fresh produce to Cat’s Cupboard, Student Senate and OU culinary have partnered with Just Vertical, a Canadian company working to find ways to grow fresh produce without using farmland. The groups have since installed indoor farms in the dining halls, and with the help of a grant, were able to obtain two years of seeds from Just Vertical. To find more about the new additions to campus, read the full story here
Football: What to know for Ohio's matchup with South Alabama
The Ohio University Bobcats will play their home opener against the South Alabama Jaguars Saturday at Peden Stadium. Though the Bobcats had a rough start to the season, losing to Syracuse last week, head coach Tim Albin has expressed excitement to be back in Athens, and the team is looking to even out its 0-1 losing streak. To find out more details about this weekend’s game, read the full story here.
Lately with Layne: Blurred lines between presidential administrations are dangerous
With the upcoming presidential election in November, many Americans' thoughts drift towards current and former administrations. However, it is important to make distinctions between those administrations in order to make an informed decision, rather than just taking the time period at face value. The policies regarding things like the economy, the climate and healthcare take time to take effect, and administrations are often blamed or praised for things that they had little to do with. Read the full story here.
