City council committees met to discuss right-of-way infringement, recreational marijuana sales
By Olivia Gilliand | June 11Athens City Council met in committee Monday to discuss zoning and home rule for recreational marijuana sales.
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Woodsedge project could bring over 40 housing units to Athens
By Olivia Gilliand | June 11After high prices turned contractors away in 2020, the Woodsedge Project is finally coming together. The project would provide over 40 housing units for people in Athens.
Charlie’s Crossover: NBA finals preview, winner prediction
By Charlie Fadel | June 10A breakdown of the two NBA Finals teams.
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ is a refreshing franchise entry
By Jude Hannahs | June 7This week, writer Jude Hannahs reviews director Wes Ball’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.”
Rooks Reflects: Language barrier is not major when studying abroad
By Sophia Rooksberry | June 6Living in a society permeated by my mother tongue can bring forth feelings of both frustration and comfort.
Men’s Basketball: Ohio lands commitment from Australian forward, Kiir Kuany
By Logan Adams | June 6Kiir Kuany, a 6’9” forward from Melbourne, Australia, commits to Ohio.
Daphne’s Dispatch: Self-confidence comes in waves
By Daphne Graeter | June 4Self-confidence comes in waves, and this is normal. Having confidence within ourselves allows us to accept and trust ourselves while having a sense of control.
Council discusses pedestrian safety, zoning lots
By Olivia Gilliand | June 4City Council discusses pedestrian safety and zoning lots at Monday’s meeting. Comments from council members and concerned citizens have Council hoping to do something about the issue.
Athens Bread Company reopens with changes
By Olivia Gilliand | June 3Athens Bread Company reopened after an extended hiatus to learn from other bread makers. Now it’s back open but with some changes to the hours and menu.
Pause on diversity scholarships continue as students prepare for fall semester
By Olivia Gilliand | June 2University officials have yet to release an update as students receive financial aid packages with significantly fewer options and opportunities than in previous years, creating additional confusion, and obstacles, for students and their families.
The Colibris use techniques to connect to an international audience
By Alicia Szczesniak | June 2The soft rock group sits down to talk about influences, their formation and Hungarian grammar structure.
Trump found guilty on 34 counts in hush money trial
By Suzanne Piper | May 31Former U.S. President Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 felonies in the hush money trial.
Artist Spotlight: My Best Unbeaten Brother debut album marks a musical family reunion
By Sophia Rooksberry | May 30The upcoming “Pessimistic Pizza” will be the reuniting album for the Parker brothers.
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” serves as the perfect prequel
By Jude Hannahs | May 29Jude Hannahs reviews director George Miller’s highly anticipated “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.”
Sassy Cassie: Do not play through the pain
By Cassie Dye | May 29“Play through the pain” is a saying almost every athlete knows, but it conveys more harm than good.
City Council initiates Hocking River improvement project
By Maggie Amacher | May 28United States Army Corps of Engineers is conducting a study on a portion of the Hocking River which runs through Athens.
Clara’s Commentary: Destigmatize OCD
By Clara Leder | May 28The mental health disorder is entirely misunderstood and misused in daily life.
Taylor’s Table Talk: Fresh Start policies remove academic barriers
By Taylor Orcutt | May 28On May 6, OU Faculty Senate discussed adopting an Academic Fresh Start policy, allowing past students to re-enroll without the burden of a poor academic record. If adopted, this policy may give past and underrepresented students a new chance at pursuing higher education.
Faculty, advisers discuss general education requirements for incoming students
By Jackson McCoy | May 26Incoming students might feel overwhelmed by all the class options for the fall semester. Faculty and academic advisers have some advice to get through class selection and the first semester.
Kendrick Lamar, Drake feud brings rap resurgence
By Nyla Gilbert | May 25Is this Kendrick Lamar and Drake feud the start of a new reckoning for rap?
