City Council: Student Senate draws attention to dishonest towing practices
By Vinny Ramundo | Sep. 16, 2019Student Senate raised the issue of unjust towing practices.
POLITICS
Ohio to host next round of Democratic presidential primary debates
By George Shillcock | Sep. 16, 2019So far 11 candidates have qualified for the next debate at Otterbein University in Westerville.
E-Scooters may be coming to Athens
By Maddie Bussert | Sep. 11, 2019Four or five different companies are interested in coming to Athens.
Swing State of Mind: Daniel Kilgore jumps into the race for Ohio's 15th Congressional District
By George Shillcock | Sep. 11, 2019Daniel Kilgore is interviewed by George about his candidacy to run against Republican Incumbent Steve Stivers.
Board of Elections reverses polling location moves after resident feedback
By Bennett Leckrone | Sep. 5, 2019Voters from Lodi, New Marshfield and Waterloo won’t have to vote at Alexander High School this November, as the Board of Elections reversed a decision to move polling locations following a March public hearing.
Swing State of Mind: Recap of Summer 2019 Political News
By George Shillcock and Abby Miller | Sep. 4, 2019George and Abby Miller recap the summer's biggest headlines and how they are impacting political news today.
City Council: Candidates call for stronger code enforcement
By Bennett Leckrone | Sep. 3, 2019Council members are currently mulling an ordinance that would increase fines and make jail time a possibility for landlords who neglect their properties.
Ohio University student political parties prepare for the new year
By George Shillcock | Aug. 28, 2019Both student organizations are beginning their year of supporting local candidates and helping students become politically active.
Swing State of Mind: Athens Mayoral Candidate Damon Krane
By Maddie Capron and George Shillcock | July 15, 2019Damon Krane discusses running against current Mayor Steve Patterson.
City Council: Discussion on new possible transportation services
By Ian McKenzie | June 10, 2019Public transportation riders have increased by 700 percent since 2011.
Official tally finds Alexander Local School District levy passes by one vote; votes will be recounted next month
By Nolan Simmons | May 24, 2019Because the levy passed by such a small margin, the ballots will have to be recounted.
Student Senate: Multicultural Center move on hold; members pass resolution for Bobcat Readership Program
By Abby Miller | Apr. 25, 2019Ohio University will look for a permanent space for the office next fall.
New Ohio House bill would develop educational program on the “humanity of the unborn child”
By Nolan Simmons | Apr. 25, 2019Local school districts would be able to choose whether or not to implement the program.
Ohio House bill could negate the Freedom of Expression passed by OU
By Ian McKenzie | Apr. 23, 2019House Bill 88 would prohibit Ohio universities from restricting free expression rights.
OU suspended from Campus Pride Index
By Ellen Wagner | Apr. 23, 2019The university would be suspended from a minimum of 20 months or until deemed appropriate.
Jack of All Trades: Bill Weld is the perfect Libertarian for Republicans
By Jack Gleckler | Apr. 23, 2019Bill Weld’s fiscal conservatism and social liberalism is a perfect segue away from Trump for Republicans.
Student Senate: Members to vote on funding for Bobcat Readership Program
By Ellen Wagner | Apr. 23, 2019Student Senate is looking to allocate funding for local, state and national news and is requesting an increase in funding for the program.
City Council: Ordinance passed for APD body cameras and Tasers
By Ian McKenzie | Apr. 22, 2019Members also discussed the cost of e-scooters in Athens at the meeting.
OU Student Senate voting records show more Democrats than Republicans
By Rachael Beardsley | Apr. 18, 2019The majority of the senate is unaffiliated, but Democrats still outnumber other parties.
Swing State of Mind: Athens Mayor Steve Patterson
By Maddie Capron and George Shillcock | Apr. 18, 2019Mayor Patterson discusses his history and upcoming election campaigning.
