Today is Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. Here’s what you need to know:
Good morning,
There are many things that can influence your chance of finding a romantic partner, and where you live is one of them. On a list of best states for singles, compared by WalletHub, Ohio ranks sixth.
The 50 states were compared by three key dimensions: romance and fun, dating economics and dating opportunities.
The amount of single adults, gender balance of singles and online dating opportunities were the top three factors that influenced dating opportunities. Dating economics were measured by average beer and wine price, average Starbucks latte price and movie costs. Romance and fun were measured by restaurants per capita and number of attractions.
Florida was ranked first West Virginia was ranked the worst state to be single in.
News from The Post:
Ohio University revised its Climate Action Plan. (The Post)
A local Athens bakery will deliver orders to your dorm. (The Post)
The Spring Sustainability Series will bring current environmental issues to the big screen. (The Post)
Scores and game times:
Check out Ohio women's basketball’s Mid-American Conference power rankings (The Post)
Ohio wrestling gets back to its winning ways with a victory against Bloomsburg. (The Post)
Podcasts from The Post:
In his first installment of ‘Z Factor’, host Matthew Geiger discusses the ins and outs of the podcast, as well as giving viewers a lay of the land in Iowa with a caucus primer. (The Post)
Athens Weather
Today is mostly cloudy, with a 100% chance of precipitation and a high of 57 degrees. You can leave the winter coat at home, but don’t forget your umbrella! (Courtesy of Scalia Lab)
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