How To Vote: A guide to registering, voting absentee and changing your address
By Mikayla Rochelle | Sep. 25, 2018The midterm elections will be held Nov. 6.
POLITICS
Election 2018: Is the ‘Blue Wave’ coming to Ohio?
By George Shillcock | Sep. 25, 2018There is a lot of buzz surrounding the possibility of a wave election occurring this year as Democrats and Republicans campaign before the midterms.
Student Senate: Body to appoint two members to Minority Affairs Commission along with one other resolution
By Susie Griffin | Sep. 25, 2018The other resolution will help fund the Love Yourself keynote speaker.
City Council: Council members discussed changes to Title 35, fire station grant and Athens Farmers Market development
By Erica Tracy | Sep. 24, 2018Changes to Title 35 will allow Athens to exercise their full rights of way.
City Council: Council members to discuss farmers market and grant for Athens Fire Headquarters
By Erica Tracy | Sep. 23, 2018Council members will discuss the Athens Fire Headquarters, which is more than 30 years old.
Swing State of Mind: Introducing a politics-centered podcast from 'The Post'
By Maddie Capron and George Shillcock | Sep. 20, 2018The new podcast will look to feature local politicians, activists and professors as guests.
Attorney General Mike DeWine wants to mandate tuition guarantees in universities and reduce student testing in K-12 public schools
By George Shillcock | Sep. 20, 2018Both Mike DeWine and Richard Cordray want to regulate college tuition costs and reduce K-12 testing.
Student Senate: One bill and two resolutions passed Wednesday
By Susie Griffin | Sep. 20, 2018Student Senate condemned House Bill 658, appointed a new senator and passed a budget for a speaker.
Graduate Student Senate: Two executive members step down; body discusses funding issues
By Chloe Meyers | Sep. 18, 2018The body also heard from recently appointed Assistant Dean of Students Kathy Fahl.
Student Senate: Body to condemn 'Parent's Right Bill' and pass a resolution
By Susie Griffin | Sep. 18, 2018The bill is to condemn House Bill 658, and the resolution will discuss funding.
Faculty Senate: Members discuss sexual assault on campus, resolution on calendar days
By Tedi Delashmet | Sep. 18, 2018Members met for the first time this academic year Monday night.
City Council: Members discuss parking meters, historical building and Wastewater Treatment Plant
By Erica Tracy | Sep. 17, 2018Smart meters might be added uptown to increase business and increase use of the parking garage.
Ohio Democrats claim Rep. Stivers’ other job makes him unable to represent his district
By George Shillcock | Sep. 17, 2018Steve Stivers is the chairman of the NRCC and a brigadier general in the Ohio Army National Guard.
Graduate Student Senate: Members will discuss new appointees
By Chloe Meyers | Sep. 17, 2018There are still several open positions in GSS.
Faculty Senate: Members to vote on editing handbook in accordance to “days” clarification
By Tedi Delashmet | Sep. 16, 2018The first meeting of the year will be held on Monday at 7:10 p.m. in Walter Hall.
Here are the safety apps students can vote on for Student Senate
By Ellen Wagner | Sep. 13, 2018Students were able to vote on one of the three safety apps that could be available for free.
Student Senate: OU President Nellis discusses student success, sustainability and recent sexual assaults
By Erica Tracy | Sep. 12, 2018Student Senate also passed seven resolutions Wednesday night.
Student Senate: Duane Nellis to present at meeting
By Erica Tracy | Sep. 11, 2018Student Senate will also discuss budget efficiency.
Ohio Issue 1 would lower penalties for drug possession
By Bennett Leckrone | Sep. 11, 2018Issue 1 on the November ballot would lower penalties for the possession of drugs, including heroin, from felonies to misdemeanors.
City Council: Members propose new parking regulations and third phase of Bikeway Spur
By Erica Tracy | Sep. 10, 2018Athens City Council met Monday to discuss the proposal of new parking regulations and fees.
