City Council: Affordable housing discussed for low-income families, Fringe Benefits for non-union workers
By Maya Morita | Nov. 16, 2020Joseph McCabe proposes a housing development on Luhrig Road for low-income families.
POLITICS
Athens City Council may return to in-person meetings this December
By Anna Millar | Nov. 12, 2020Athens City Council may have to move back to in-person meetings if the state does not extend legislation.
Athens County voter turnout less than 2016 election
By Bekah Bostick | Nov. 12, 2020Ohio University students missing from campus means a large portion of votes are missing from Athens
Coronavirus: State of Ohio reinstating mask mandate; Universities could be virtual next semester if trend continues
By Ian McKenzie | Nov. 11, 2020A decision about restaurants, bars and gyms will be made Nov. 19.
The 2020 Elections in Athens, Visualized
By Matthew Geiger | Nov. 10, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the landscape of Athens County voting, with a huge decline in the number of votes cast in the 2020 Election.
As election excitement wraps up, political groups in Athens look ahead to future local races
By Ryan Maxin | Nov. 9, 2020Midterm elections and political outreach are among top priorities for campus political groups.
City Council urges Ohio Lawmakers to allow continuance of remote council meetings
By Kyra Leckrone | Nov. 9, 2020Council discussed passing an ordinance that encourages the Ohio Legislature to allow for remote meetings to continue past Dec 1.
How the national conversation around birth control affects OU students
By Emma Skidmore | Nov. 4, 2020Students should check if their insurance currently covers contraception and will continue to cover it.
Democratic State Rep. candidate Katie O’Neill alleges election fraud following reports of signs in voter booths saying votes for her would not be counted
By Abby Miller and Nolan Simmons | Nov. 3, 2020Katie O’Neill said on Facebook her campaign received reports from voters who said they saw signs in voting booths saying that votes for her would not be counted.
In polarizing times, political differences are deal breakers for many young people
By Molly Wilson | Nov. 1, 2020For many young people, political compatibility makes or breaks relationships.
Candidates for the Ohio 15th Congressional District face off in virtual debate
By Lydia Colvin | Oct. 29, 2020Rep. Steve Stivers touted his record in Congress while Joel Newby continually said Stivers did not work for his constituents.
Community forum hosts candidates for open Athens County Commissioner position
By Ryan Maxin | Oct. 29, 2020Democratic incumbent Charlie Adkins and his independent opponent Bill Hayes.
Early voting is a popular choice this year among students, citizens in Athens
By Ryan Maxin | Oct. 27, 2020Early voting numbers have increased significantly from the last presidential election, no doubt due to COVID-19.
Bennett’s Ballot: Superhero movies are just another source of politics
By Kayla Bennett | Oct. 27, 2020Next time you watch a superhero movie, make sure to watch for the underlying policical themes and propaganda.
City Council: COVID-19 update received, ARTS/West program specialist recommended to return
By Kyra Leckrone | Oct. 26, 2020Public health officials said Ohio University students are no longer completely to blame for COVID-19 spread.
So Listen: Poll watching is voter suppression
By Mikayla Rochelle | Oct. 26, 2020Historically, poll watching has done nothing except intimidate voters.
Here’s the Tea: The Democrats are being run over in Congress
By Iana Fields | Oct. 26, 2020Congressional Democrats are contradicting their own message and failing the American people.
Campbell’s Corner: Partisanship should not divide the feminist movement
By Hannah Campbell | Oct. 22, 2020If the movement continues to focus on individual agendas and reject women who do not agree with them, then the movement will not expand and we will be divided even further.
Q&A: Athens Mayor Steve Patterson talks about COVID-19 cases in Athens, pandemic’s affect on his position
By Maya Morita | Oct. 21, 2020The mayor of Athens, Ohio discusses the difficulties of COVID-19 from a public servant’s perspective.
Noah's Ark: ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ is a brutal reminder that nothing truly changes
By Noah Wright | Oct. 21, 202052 years later, we’re still fighting the same fight as the Chicago 7.
