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McDavis Answers To Police Protest Actions, Immigration Policy
By: Susan Tebben
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Update: The Ohio University Police Department released a statement from Chief Andrew Powers on Thursday regarding the arrests that occurred at Baker Center on February 1. “I am writing to… Read More
Jessie Addis Scores One-Thousandth Career Point As Buckeyes Roll
By: Brie Boothby
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In Monday’s matchup, Nelsonville-York’s Jessie Addis became the first junior to score 1,000 points. The Lady Buckeyes had more than double the points as their rival the Lady Raiders as… Read More
OUPD Investigating Two Reported Rapes
By: Atish Baidya
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Ohio University Police say they are investigating two reported rapes of students. According to a crime alert issued by the department, one victim reported being raped to police at 6:20… Read More
World Hijab Day At Ohio University
Why do women wear the hijab? A thin towel to cover their hair. And how does it feel? To answer these questions the Islamic Center organized an information stand in… Read More
How President Trump’s Ban Affects Ohio University
President Trump’s latest Executive Order forbids citizens of seven countries to enter the US for 90 days. Several students and Faculty of Ohio University are affected by the ban. They… Read More
Opinions On President Trump’s Latest Executive Order
This morning someone spray painted over the Sanctuary graffiti on the Free Speech Wall located on Ohio University’s campus. The message: A Make America Great Again acronym and a quote… Read More
Adyn Dreams Bigger Than Ever Before
By: Emily Votaw
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Saturday, Feb. 11 will be a big day for Adyn’s Dream, a local non-profit that raises funds for families living with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). SMA is a rare and often… Read More
Ohio Legislation Would Ban, Criminalize ‘Sanctuary Cities’
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – City officials in Ohio would be prohibited from adopting “sanctuary cities” protections for immigrants in the country illegally and held criminally liable for any crimes committed… Read More
First Of Baker Center Protesters Plead to Charges
By: Susan Tebben
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After a sit-in at Baker University Center led to the arrests of 70 people, a group of about 20 entered pleas with Athens County Municipal Court on Monday. Rachel Allegra,… Read More
Sibs Weekend: BREAKOUT Room
The 2017 Sibs Weekend BREAKOUT room consisted of multiple puzzles that families had to complete in order to ‘breakout’ of the room in 45 minutes by figuring out a password…. Read More
Investors Want to Renovate Huntington Buildings for Retirees
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – A group of investors is hoping to beef up Huntington’s older population through renovating historic downtown buildings. The Herald-Dispatch reports a group called Retire Huntington wants… Read More
Ohio to Open First Longer-Term Mental Illness Care Facility
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ATHENS, Ohio (AP) – A groundbreaking is planned this spring for the first residential rehabilitation center in Ohio to provider longer-term care for patients released from psychiatric hospitals. The $2… Read More
My Wish: U.S. Government Policies Reflecting Our Aging Society
By Rob Blancato / Next Avenue (Next Avenue invited all our 2016 Influencers in Aging to submit essays about the one thing they would like to change about aging in… Read More
West Virginia Farmers Invited To Meeting With Ag Officials
By: Associated Press
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ELEANOR, W.Va. (AP) – Agriculture officials are inviting West Virginia farmers to discuss programs and services available to them. The West Virginia State University Extension Service says in a news… Read More
Victims’ Rights Amendment In Ohio Clears Initial Hurdle
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A proposed amendment to Ohio’s constitution that would give crime victims and their families the same rights as the accused has cleared its initial hurdle. Ohio… Read More
Ohio To Open 1st Longer-Term Mental Illness Care Facility
By: Associated Press
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ATHENS, Ohio (AP) – A groundbreaking is planned this spring for the first residential rehabilitation center in Ohio to provider longer-term care for patients released from psychiatric hospitals. The $2… Read More
Sibs’ Weekend Sees Fewer Problems for 2017
By: Brie Boothby
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An increased police presence, a wealth of activities and a smaller crowd following the cancellation of a concert headliner, made for a calmer Sibs’ Weekend this year. Sibs’ Weekend is… Read More