City Council: Debate continues over Baileys Trail, short term rentals
By Vinny Ramundo | Oct. 15, 2019Baileys Trail is expected to bring an increase in tourism to Athens.
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City Council: Parking garage elevators remain inoperable; grants awarded for street improvements
By Vinny Ramundo | Oct. 7, 2019The city is continuing work to fix the garage elevators.
TV Review: ‘The Politician’ is a messy masterpiece that beautifully shows off Ben Platt’s acting range
By Riley Runnells | Oct. 2, 2019Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk create another problematic but great show.
Swing State of Mind: Climate change, candidates and the League of Cities
By George Shillcock and Mikayla Rochelle | Sep. 26, 2019George Shillcock and Mikayla Rochelle discuss the local climate strike that took place on Friday, the Athens Mayoral candidate forum and Mayor Patterson’s recent trip to Washington D.C. with the League of Cities.
Swing State of Mind: Meet our new cohost, Mikayla Rochelle
By George Shillcock and Mikayla Rochelle | Sep. 18, 2019Swing State of Mind introduces the podcast's new cohost, Mikayla Rochelle, and previews the semester in news.
City Council: Student Senate draws attention to dishonest towing practices
By Vinny Ramundo | Sep. 16, 2019Student Senate raised the issue of unjust towing practices.
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.
