Today is Thursday, June 18. Here’s what you need to know:
Good morning,
As LGBT+ characters are being portrayed more in mainstream media, Hulu dropped season one of its spin-off series to the beloved film “Love, Simon” on Wednesday.
The series, Love, Victor, follows Victor Salazar, who is a new student at Creekwood High in Georgia. Salazar’s story is unique from the original film, with Salazar corresponding with the film’s star through email as he explores the full spectrum of sexuality.
Salazar grapples with feelings for both a female and male classmate at his new school and must also navigate family secrets along with judgment. With 10 episodes and the ability to binge-watch, Love, Victor is the perfect inclusive and heartwarming series to watch as people continue to social distance and quarantine.
News from The Post:
Businesses in Uptown Athens can now apply for parklets to expand their outdoor seating options amid the coronavirus pandemic. (The Post)
Ohio University’s volleyball team was put on probation for a year after an NCAA report found coaches guilty of several recruiting violations. (The Post)
Juneteenth will be celebrated this year as protesters across the nation rally for Black lives. (The Post)
OU has released further details on how it will reopen safely this Fall Semester due to the coronavirus. (The Post)
OU’s LGBT Center is holding virtual events to celebrate Pride Month. (The Post)
Athens Weather:
The summer sun may not be out today, but it’s still bringing the heat. There will be a 60% chance of rain throughout the day and a high of 81 degrees. (Courtesy of Scalia Lab)
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Cities across the U.S. are removing their statues of enslavers and other racist historical figures as part of a wider discussion about Black lives in America. (The New York Times)
Among concerns of a second wave of the coronavirus, a new study finds 22% of the global population would be at risk of serious illness if infected. (The Hill)
This iPhone shortcut can automatically record video of police on your device if you get pulled over. (The Verge)
