Ohio Supreme Court allows Athens County woman to run for office
By Ian McKenzie | Apr. 15, 2020She was protested before because she was thought to have not lived in Athens County for a year before the election.
POLITICS
Board of Elections grapples with Ohio primary changes
By Abby Miller | Apr. 8, 2020As the Athens County Board of Elections office floods with over 700 absentee ballots, many voters are still in the dark about how Ohio’s primary will be conducted.
So Listen: It's OK to take a break from politics
By Mikayla Rochelle | Apr. 3, 2020We must remind ourselves that it’s OK to take a break from talking about or thinking about politics.
City Council: Stimson Avenue to get face lift, construction to begin in 2021
By Kyra Leckrone | Mar. 23, 2020The Stimson Avenue construction project will add new street lights, repave the road and add more sidewalk space.
Ohio governor orders for bars and restaurants to cease inside service
By Nolan Simmons | Mar. 15, 2020Businesses may continue to stay open for carry-out and delivery orders.
Bobcats, Get on the Map promotes U.S. Census in PRSSA competition
By Abby Jeffers | Mar. 8, 2020Though the group’s campaign will end on March 20, its five students still believe in the importance of taking the U.S. Census.
Swing State of Mind: All-Ohio opioid settlement in the works; The state of the presidential primary
By George Shillcock and Mikayla Rochelle | Mar. 4, 2020George and Mikayla talk opioids, primaries and CPAC in the latest episode of Swing State of Mind.
Student Senate aims to spread its voice by representing all on campus
By Grant Ritchey | Mar. 4, 2020A large majority of students don’t know what Student Senate does.
Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland holds organizing event for Joe Biden
By Abby Miller | Mar. 1, 2020Ted Strickland said there is a moral imperative to defeat President Donald Trump, and Joe Biden can deliver.
Swing State of Mind: Bloomberg's campaign comes to Athens; Being a conservative in College
By George Shillcock and Mikayla Rochelle | Feb. 21, 2020George and Mikayla discuss the 15th Congressional District Democratic race, Michael Bloomberg’s new campaign office and what its like to be a conservative on a college campus.
'Z Factor' Episode 3: An obituary for Andrew Yang’s presidential campaign
By Matthew Geiger | Feb. 17, 2020In this week’s episode, Matthew Geiger breaks down the importance of Andrew Yang’s campaign.
Bloomberg campaign office launch party highlights climate, electability
By Abby Miller | Feb. 15, 2020Bloomberg’s plans for combating the opioid crisis and climate change were both widely discussed.
Democratic congressional candidates make their case at voter forum
By George Shillcock | Feb. 12, 2020Daniel Kilgore and Joel Newby introduced themselves to voters and explained why they are best suited to take on Steve Stivers to represent Ohio’s 15th Congressional District.
Athens groups stress the importance of voting awareness
By Keri Johnson | Feb. 12, 2020Many people organize efforts for voter registration.
Post-Political Satire: I don't understand 'The Onion'
By Shelby Campbell , Noah Wright and Matthew Geiger | Feb. 6, 2020Mark Zuckerberg, this cannot stand.
Swing State of Mind: Efforts underway to raise the minimum wage in Ohio; City Council declares climate emergency
By George Shillcock and Mikayla Rochelle | Feb. 5, 2020Hosts George Shillcock and Mikayla Rochelle discuss recent efforts to increase the minimum wage along with recent political news from Iowa and the Athens City Council.
'Z Factor' : Pilot and Iowa Primer
By Matthew Geiger | Feb. 3, 2020Columnist Matthew Geiger breaks down the state of the Iowa Caucuses.
Swing State of Mind: Possible coronavirus in Oxford; The importance of the U.S. Census
By George Shillcock and Mikayla Rochelle | Jan. 29, 2020George and Mikayla breakdown the news of the potential first case of the 2019 coronavirus in Ohio and interview a student senate commissioner about the 2020 U.S. Census.
Ohio governor chosen to be head of regional economic development commission
By George Shillcock | Jan. 27, 2020Mike DeWine was chosen as the 2020 co-chair of the Appalachian Regional Commision.
Swing State of Mind: The Budget Crisis and OU Fun Facts
By George Shillcock and Mikayla Rochelle | Jan. 23, 2020Swing State hosts George and Mikayla interview Adam Armstrong from OU Fun Facts.
