Senate discusses housing plans, passes bereavement bill
By Emily Stokes | Nov. 8, 2023Student senate met Wednesday to discuss a new phase of residence hall renovations and the passage of a bill to positively regulate grieving students’ time off.
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Athens election roundup
By News Staff Report | Nov. 8, 2023Ohio’s Nov. 7 election passed two progressive issues on the state level, but it was business as usual for local Athens elections.
Meet the 2023 Athens Mayoral Candidates
By Donovan Hunt and Madalyn Blair | Nov. 2, 2023In under one week, registered voters in the city of Athens have the opportunity to vote for who they think the next mayor should be.
Senate debates including lubricant in “safer sacks”
By Emily Stokes | Nov. 2, 2023Student Senate debates over what to include in this year’s “safer sacks.”
OU College Democrats and Republicans encourage political participation from students
By Carly DeLuca | Nov. 2, 2023Ohio University College Democrats and Republicans are on different sides of the political spectrum but share the common belief that all students should exercise their right to vote.
Independent voters share thoughts on upcoming election
By Gabrielle Cabanes | Nov. 2, 2023With independents making up a large percentage of the population, students share their perspectives on what it’s like to be an independent voter in Athens and how they plan on navigating the elections.
Haylee’s Hub: Abortion access needs to be protected
By Haylee Leasure | Nov. 2, 2023Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, abortion access has been an uphill battle, but the right to have safe abortions and one's bodily autonomy should be protected.
Environmental affairs commission advocates for more solar panels
By Emily Stokes | Oct. 29, 2023Members of the Environmental Affairs Commission within the Student Senate at Ohio University are pushing for more solar panels to be installed on campus.
Student senate receives board of trustees update
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 26, 2023Student Senate met on Wednesday to receive an update about the Board of Trustees from the student trustees.
City council discusses The Ridges
By Payton Daugherty | Oct. 23, 2023Athens City Council met in committees Monday to discuss the redevelopment of The Ridges.
Student senate hears report on Halloween safety tips
By Emily Stokes | Oct. 18, 2023Student senate met Wednesday to go over Halloween safety tips and Ohio University’s Medical Emergency Assistance Program.
Student senate discusses Gozalez’s first 100 days
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 12, 2023Ohio University’s 23rd President, Dr. Lori Stewart-Gonzalez, gave an informal presentation to the student senate about what she has been able to accomplish since becoming president in July.
City Council discusses bar overcrowding
By Payton Daugherty | Oct. 9, 2023Athens City Council met in committees Monday to discuss an ordinance concerning the punishment for fire safety violations for bar owners in Athens.
Patterson declines Krane’s on-campus debate proposal
By Harshita Singhania | Oct. 3, 2023Patterson participated in a debate against Krane on campus in 2019, which was held by OU’s Student Senate. This time, he will only participate in the candidate forum at the Athens Community Center, which is hosted by the League of Women Voters.
BSU holds silent march in honor of Ta’Kiya Young
By Payton Daugherty | Sep. 28, 2023Ohio University’s Black Student Union, or BSU, met in Baker Center on Thursday to host Time for Change, a silent march in solidarity of Ta’Kiya Young.
City Council discusses Armory, fire station
By Payton Daugherty | Sep. 25, 2023Athens City Council met in committees Monday to discuss the Athens Armory and the new fire station headquarters.
White House discusses student loan forgiveness, climate change
By Suzanne Piper and Payton Daugherty | Sep. 25, 2023The White House held a press briefing on Monday to discuss President Joe Biden and his administration’s updates on student loan forgiveness, climate change and mental health.
City Council discusses parking, sewer fee increases
By Payton Daugherty | Sep. 13, 2023Athens City Council met in committees on Monday to discuss possible fee increases.
Student senate holds first general body meeting
By Paige Fisher | Sep. 6, 2023President Megan Handle was unable to attend the meeting due to illness and requested Vice President Isaac Davis mention she echoes everything he says about each resolution.
