Fifth member of Student Senate resigns within a week
By Molly Wilson | Feb. 26, 2022Chandler Jent, vice commissioner of operations for the Senate Appropriations Commission, cited Senate’s “toxic” environment in his resignation letter.
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City Council passes ordinances authorizing wage increases, retention payments for APD officers
By Addie Hedges | Feb. 22, 2022During Monday’s meeting, Council voted to pass the ordinance authorizing the one-time retention payment of $1,000 in a 6-1 vote.
Ohio State Rep. Jay Edwards discusses mental health, gun ownership
By Sophia Young | Feb. 22, 2022Edwards, who represents the 94th District encompassing Athens County, shared his views on pending legislation, goals for office and more.
OU student Rhyan Goodman discusses his decision to run for Ohio state representative
By Sophia Young | Feb. 21, 2022The sophomore student is challenging incumbent Jay Edwards for the Ohio 94th District seat.
Fair School Funding Act, Edchoice Scholarship Program ignites debate about how state of Ohio should fund schools
By Jillian Craig | Feb. 17, 2022A lawsuit was filed against the state of Ohio by advocates and schools against the Edchoice Scholarship Program.
City Council: Possible addition to West Union Street improvements project discussed
By Payton Daugherty | Feb. 14, 2022The Committee of the Whole considered the possibility of creating a connector road for increased accessibility.
US Senate candidate visits Athens in afternoon press conference
By Payton Daugherty | Feb. 12, 2022On Saturday, U.S. Senate Candidate Morgan Harper explained her campaign promises in a press conference outside of the Athens City Building.
Ohio Supreme Court strikes down revised redistricting maps
By Lydia Colvin | Feb. 8, 2022The court decision stated the maps were unconstitutional as they only changed slightly from the original maps and still showed partisan bias.
Food Not Bombs spreads food awareness, peace
By Tre Spencer | Feb. 7, 2022The Food Not Bombs OU chapter promotes food insecurity awareness and peaceful ways to serve the local Athens community.
State, national voting rights groups file objections to revised state legislative maps
By Lydia Colvin | Feb. 6, 2022The objections were filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio and Covington & Burling LLP, a law firm, among others.
U.S. Senate candidates Josh Mandel and Morgan Harper discuss race, environment in debate
By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 27, 2022The candidates may face off in the Nov. 8 general election if they make it past the primaries on May 3.
Student Senate: President Becky "Eliza" Ivan gives State of the Senate address
By Lydia Colvin | Jan. 27, 2022Ivan discussed all of the different initiatives Senate members have made progress on in 2021.
City Council: Body discusses 2021 projects from Athens City Commission on Disabilities
By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 24, 2022Council’s committees presented information regarding financial status and projects from 2021.
City Council: Contract reopener for city police union discussed
By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 18, 2022The police union contract reopener would include a 2.5% increase in pay for 2022.
Sports betting legalization in Ohio opens opportunities for bars, bettors in Athens
By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 13, 2022Legal betting stands to bring in billions for the state and increase the consumer market.
Student Senate: Gillian Ice delivers COVID-19 update
By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 12, 2022Ice reminded attendees of current COVID protocols, including weekly testing for select groups of people on OU’s campus.
City Council: Committees meet to discuss new fire department construction plan
By Sophia Young | Jan. 11, 2022Council sought a $70,000 authorization and a $40,000 appropriation for stage one design costs of the new fire department.
OU implements anti-hazing education efforts throughout Fall Semester
By Molly Wilson | Dec. 2, 2021As of Dec. 1, only 7,087 students have completed required anti-hazing training modules, Carly Leatherwood, a university spokesperson, said.
City of Athens strives for equity in 2021
By Ryan Maxin | Nov. 30, 2021Although some of the projects focus heavily on race, Athens Mayor Steve Patterson said the city is focused on equity overall.
Athens uses federal funding to make up COVID-19 revenue losses, creates plans for remainder of funds
By Anna Millar | Nov. 18, 2021The city’s biggest focus is making up revenues that were lost during the pandemic, Councilman Sam Crowl, D-3rd Ward, said.
