Swing State of Mind: Candidates assemble in Athens next week to debate
By Madeleine Peck and George Shillcock | Oct. 25, 2018Candidates for Ohio House District 94 and Ohio’s 15th Congressional district will debate in back-to-back nights next week.
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Student Senate: Members pass bill endorsing Issue 1
By Susie Griffin | Oct. 25, 2018Senate also appointed a new senator for Senate Appropriations Commission, filling the position previously held by Anna Ayers, who resigned Oct. 16 after being charged with three counts of making false alarms.
Graduate Student Senate receives less funding due to the allocation of resources
By Chloe Meyers | Oct. 23, 2018Graduate Student Senate at Ohio University receives less funding in comparison to other public Ohio universities.
Student Senate: Members will vote to endorse Issue 1
By Susie Griffin | Oct. 23, 2018Student Senate will also pass two resolutions, and OUPD Chief Andrews Powers will present about Halloween and campus safety.
City Council: Members discuss entering lease for Smart Parking Meters
By Erica Tracy | Oct. 22, 2018City Council members also discussed the development of a preschool and Bailey’s Trail System.
The fight for the 15th: Neal and Stivers face off in Columbus, will debate in Athens next week
By George Shillcock | Oct. 22, 2018The Athens debate will be held at Nelson Court on Oct. 30.
First time out-of-state voters decide to vote in their hometowns or in Athens
By Mikayla Rochelle | Oct. 22, 2018Out-of-state voters had to be registered by Oct. 9.
Senate Bill 1 faces controversy over new sentencing for fentanyl possession
By Abby Miller | Oct. 21, 2018All cases involving fentanyl would be treated the same under the new bill.
City Council: Council to discuss participation in National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance
By Erica Tracy | Oct. 21, 2018Devil’s Kettle Brewery will be granted a revocable license.
Swing State of Mind: Here's what you should know about Issue 3
By Maddie Capron and George Shillcock | Oct. 18, 2018Issue 3 is a school levy that would renovate and rebuild several schools in the Athens City School District.
Student Senate: Members discuss required office hours policies
By Susie Griffin | Oct. 18, 2018Student Senate passed four resolutions and heard a presentation from Board of Trustee members.
Graduate Student Senate hears from Center for Student Legal Services and Open OHIO
By Chloe Meyers | Oct. 17, 2018The body discussed budget and a health insurance survey and passed two resolutions.
Student Senate: Board of Trustees will give a presentation
By Susie Griffin | Oct. 16, 2018Student Senate will also look to pass three resolutions.
City Council: City Council to discuss ordinances for Halloween preparation
By Erica Tracy | Oct. 14, 2018A portion of Court Street will be closed due to the Block Party.
International Socialist Organization holds panel on Issue 1
By Ian McKenzie | Oct. 11, 2018At the panel, the International Socialist Organization members discussed what Issue 1 is and why people should vote yes.
Swing State of Mind: What's up with voter registration?
By Maddie Capron and George Shillcock | Oct. 11, 2018This week, Athens County Board of Elections Director Debbie Quivey gives a rundown of what voter registration looks like in the county.
Athens County Democrats hold annual fall dinner
By Mikayla Rochelle | Oct. 11, 2018Athens County Democrats and OUCDs introduced midterm election candidates.
Student Senate: Mayor Steve Patterson gives presentation on Richland Passageway Project
By Susie Griffin | Oct. 11, 2018Student Senate also passed seven resolutions at Wednesday’s meeting.
SUPPORT act looks to reform Medicaid, Medicare and public health to combat the opioid crisis
By George Shillcock | Oct. 9, 2018The bill needs a presidential signature to become a law after both the U.S. Senate and House passed similar versions of it.
Student Senate: Mayor Steve Patterson to give presentation; body hopes to pass five resolutions
By Susie Griffin | Oct. 9, 2018The resolutions are to approve budgets and appoint two senators.
