City Council: Committees to discuss Bailey’s Trail agreement
By Madeline Butina | Apr. 7, 2019Bailey’s Trail is a mountain biking trail that will run through Wayne National Forest.
POLITICS
Faculty Senate: Members to vote on resolution for course retake policy
By Abby Miller | Apr. 7, 2019Only one course attempt would count towards a graduate student’s GPA.
Student Senate: Members pass bill urging support for sexual assault survivors
By Ellen Wagner | Apr. 4, 2019Student Senate representatives were told by the university in March their project could not be fully supported due to concerns for enrollment numbers.
Graduate Student Senate: Members deny resolution to appeal president
By Chloe Meyers | Apr. 3, 2019The appeals board was created in February after a Graduate Student Senate presidential candidate submitted an appeal.
Student Senate: Election results come as no surprise; unopposed Forward ticket to take office
By Colt Austen | Apr. 2, 2019A larger voting turnout leaves the new executives happy to represent the student body.
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.
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.
