Student Senate: Members will vote on bill about sexual assault on campus
By Ellen Wagner | Apr. 2, 2019The bill would support to support sexual assault survivors and campus prevention resources.
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City Council: Smart parking meters and police body cameras approved for purchase
By Abby Miller | Apr. 1, 2019The Athens parking garage could also potentially undergo a renovation.
Graduate Student Senate: Members will vote on resolutions for president election appeal
By Colt Austen | Apr. 1, 2019The election results were appealed and an appeal board was formed in February.
Meet the only ticket running for Student Senate elections
By Colt Austen | Mar. 31, 2019Students will vote on Tuesday via email.
City Council: Members to move forward on plans for smart parking meters
By Abby Miller | Mar. 31, 2019Most of the payment for purchasing the meters would be through bonds.
Swing State of Mind: A talk with Athens City Council Candidate Arian Smedley
By Maddie Capron and George Shillcock | Mar. 28, 2019Arian Smedley, a candidate for Athens City Council, joins the show this week.
Local business owner to run for mayor
By Colt Austen | Mar. 27, 2019Damon Krane will run against Athens City Mayor Steve Patterson in the next election.
GSS holds press conference to discuss a Student Senate resolution
By Colt Austen | Mar. 26, 2019Graduate students were able to address their concerns about the resolution.
Student Senate and Graduate Student Senate debate over independence continues
By Colt Austen | Mar. 26, 2019Graduate Student Senate will continue to push for independence from Student Senate after a resolution failed.
City Council: Athens Police Department ask legislation for body cams; Uptown parking garage may see renovations
By Madeline Butina | Mar. 25, 2019A five-year contract may give APD state-of-the-art body cameras and improved Taser technology.
City Council to meet in committees Monday
By Madeline Butina | Mar. 24, 2019The City and Safety Services Committee will discuss body cameras for Athens Police Department.
Swing State of Mind: Chatting with Athens City Council candidate Sam Miller
By George Shillcock | Mar. 21, 2019Host George chats with city council candidate Sam Miller about Athens’ West Side and sustainability, among other topics.
Student Senate votes down changing constitution to include graduate students
By Colt Austen | Mar. 21, 2019Student Senate refused to amend its constitution to only represent undergraduate students.
Board of Elections meeting hears from local residents regarding polling locations
By Abby Miller | Mar. 20, 2019Residents from Nelsonville, Waterloo and other local towns said polling location changes were a form of voter suppression.
Graduate Student Senate: Resolution passed to divide GSS from Student Senate
By Colt Austen | Mar. 19, 2019The Graduate Student Senate will ask for cooperation by Student Senate in the separation of the two bodies.
Athens County Board of County Commissioners approve hiring of two new people
By Hardika Singh | Mar. 19, 2019The commissioners agreed to hire two new people at the rate of $23.45 and $28.71 per hour respectively.
Student Senate: Body passes bill opposing Title IX changes
By Ian McKenzie | Mar. 6, 2019Student Senate opposes the changes to Title IX because it requires Ohio University to ignore off-campus activity and online harassment.
Graduate Student Senate: Members approve a bill to decrease out of pocket costs for graduate students
By Colt Austen | Mar. 5, 2019The new bill will increase the amount of coverage the university pays for coverage of general fee costs for graduate students.
Student Senate: Members look to oppose changes to Title IX reporting on campus
By Colt Austen | Mar. 5, 2019The bill will oppose the narrowing definition of sexual assault proposed by Betsy DeVos.
Faculty Senate: Appeals process changed for complaints involving sexual misconduct
By Abby Miller | Mar. 4, 2019Those who file a complaint can appeal the action of the provost to the president within 21 days of the provost taking action.
