This article explores how Ohio’s 2023 legalization of marijuana and protection of abortion rights have been weakened by new restrictions, such as SB 56. Focusing on the closure of Buddy’s Lounge in Athens, it highlights the impact on small businesses, local jobs, and consumer safety, while questioning the gap between voter decisions and state legislation.
Amy Acton returned to Athens on April 14 for a meet and greet and dialogue at Bagel Street Deli with students and community members.
Thursday, April 2 it was announced that Donald Theisen would be Student Senate President for the 2026-2027 school year. Theisen has many goals for 2026-2027 including student housing support, CSSR reform, parking availability and giving student trustees voting powers.
From being an outspoken critic to his self-proclaimed "number one fan," Nicki Minaj's opinions on Trump throughout her career have caught the attention of many fans. The rapper, who was once vocal about Trump's immigration policies and business practices, can now be seen holding hands with the current president.
Athens City Council announced the completion of all 88 miles of the Baileys Trail System and introduced an ordinance to create a fund for the construction of the new Athens Multipurpose Pavilion Fund.
In 1978, Ohio University became the second public university in the United States to cut financial ties with companies profiting off of the apartheid in South Africa.
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In the middle of this semester, dining hall patrons saw new rules implemented at Nelson Dining Hall. These rules were put into place to limit the amount of fresh fruit (apples, bananas and oranges) a student can take in one trip. This was seen as signs next to the fruit stands asking patrons to keep the fruit intake to “two per person.”
The first thing I ever heard about Appalachia was the mountains. The second is the opioid crisis. When I became aware of it, it seemed like a far-off thing that didn’t exist anymore and I thought it’d been fixed and measures had been taken to help people struggling. I never knew how wrong I was until I faced it firsthand.
Equal access to justice is a foundational principle of our legal system, yet for many rural Ohioans, their access to legal representation is often uncertain. Across Appalachian counties, residents are facing a shortage of practicing attorneys and fewer legal resources than those who live in urban areas.