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Palmer Fest returns to bustling street, massive crowd
By Jack Solon and Lilia Santeramo | Apr. 15Fest season continues with the awaited return of Palmer Fest, which did not take place last year.
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Trump crackdown on universities sparks free speech debates, legal limbo
By Lilia Santeramo | Apr. 8The Trump administration has been criticized for withholding funding from federal universities, revoking student visas based on political speech and discouraging DEI initiatives. As lawsuits move through the court system, current and former OU faculty weigh in on legal arguments.
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Avalanche Pizza donates meals to food insecure in Athens County
By Lilia Santeramo | Feb. 21The Pizza restaurant has been donating meals for 10 years as part of a mission to help Athens County residents in need.
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Athens City Council continues efforts toward racial equity
By Lilia Santeramo | Jan. 31City Council met in committee to discuss potential updates of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, affirming steps to a racial equity plan.
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TikTok’s future remains uncertain after executive order
By Lilia Santeramo | Jan. 24Trump’s executive order pausing enforcement of a law banning TikTok from the U.S. keeps the app active but does not establish a permanent solution.
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Faculty Senate contends with faculty wages, proposes handbook adjustments
By Lilia Santeramo | Nov. 5Ohio University Faculty Senate met Monday to discuss matters relating to faculty pay, recognition of community outreach and updating ethical guidelines for mentor-mentee relationships
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Athens Area Stand Down helps community members meet their needs
By Lilia Santeramo | Oct. 22Members of the Athens community gather for the annual Athens Area Stand Down to provide and receive services for individuals navigating homelessness.
