Today is Monday, Oct. 2, 2017. Here’s what you need to know.
News from The Post:
The International Dinner took place last night. (The Post)
A Southern comfort food restaurant is coming to West Union Street. (The Post)
Here's how the athletic department spent money over the summer. (The Post)
Good morning,
Pumpkin spice and everything nice! It’s time to watch campus transform before your eyes because October has Athens written all over it. Here are 5 ways to join in on the fall fun:
1. Celebrate at the Appalachian Color in the Hills Festival.
2. Ride the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway fall foliage train.
3. Climb to the top of Radar Hill for the best views.
4. Try a Barking Pumpkin ale from Jackie O’s and enjoy live music.
5. Start your Halloween Block Party out right with the puppet parade, featuring life-size puppets made by local artists.
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Athens Weather
Don’t set aside the summer wardrobe just yet — Monday will be sunny with a high of 76 degrees. (Courtesy of Scalia Lab)
Scores and Game Times
Volleyball defeated Miami in a five-set thriller Friday night. Field hockey won 2-0 against Central Michigan on Saturday. Hockey swept Navy in Maryland this weekend.
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O.J. Simpson was released from prison early Sunday morning. (NPR)
Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson says U.S. is in direct communication with North Korea. (The New York Times)
Hundreds were injured in clashes between police and Catalan independence referendum voters in Barcelona. (The Wall Street Journal)