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TNP is proud to present Now & Then: A walk through Athens history! We have worked so hard on our print this semester wit...
02/21/2025

TNP is proud to present Now & Then: A walk through Athens history! We have worked so hard on our print this semester with top-notch reporting as we look into the archives here at OU for some of most interesting and important stories from our past. Enjoy the print edition and make sure to pick up a copy around campus!

On Wednesday, the Undergraduate Student Senate of Ohio University voted to support Ohio U faculty in their efforts to un...
02/14/2025

On Wednesday, the Undergraduate Student Senate of Ohio University voted to support Ohio U faculty in their efforts to unionize. The attempts by faculty to unionize began in January of last year and have since been in months of negotiation.

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Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate our loved ones, usually associated with flowers, chocolates, cards and teddy bears...
02/14/2025

Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate our loved ones, usually associated with flowers, chocolates, cards and teddy bears. However, Valentine’s Day has a fascinating history and has been around for centuries.

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Kanye West is arguably one of the most famous individuals of the 21st century. His music and entrepreneurship have made ...
02/14/2025

Kanye West is arguably one of the most famous individuals of the 21st century. His music and entrepreneurship have made him a figure that always draws attention. Ever since the turn of the decade, though, he has not been in the limelight for positive reasons. It is known that West has been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and struggles with mental illness. It is also no secret that West has notoriously outlandish political views, especially those pertaining to Jewish people. However, this weekend, his outburst on Twitter brought to light more need for in-depth mental health treatment and not giving the outlet to those who might be mentally unwell.

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It’s been three months since you screwed up. You’ve dealt with the courts, the police, your professors and you’re ready ...
02/12/2025

It’s been three months since you screwed up. You’ve dealt with the courts, the police, your professors and you’re ready to get on with your life.
You check your inbox and you get a sealed letter. You open it. All of a sudden you are up for probation, suspension or expulsion for something you thought you dealt with months ago. You’re reliving the nightmare all over again.

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The Super Bowl is bound to get anyone excited, football fan or not. Between the game, the ridiculous commercials, the pa...
02/12/2025

The Super Bowl is bound to get anyone excited, football fan or not. Between the game, the ridiculous commercials, the parties and the halftime show, there is something for everyone. However, this year’s Super Bowl featured a halftime show that included not only a great performance, but also a strong political message.

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show opened with actor Samuel L. Jackson portraying the American symbol Uncle Sam. Jackson spoke to the audience, saying, “Salutations! It’s your Uncle Sam, and this is the great American game.” Throughout the performance, Jackson played a key role in contributing to Lamar’s message.

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It was a hand gesture that was the talk of the world. Hours after the inauguration, President Trump’s advisor straighten...
02/07/2025

It was a hand gesture that was the talk of the world. Hours after the inauguration, President Trump’s advisor straightened his hand, pointed to the sky and completed with a grunt, something eerily like a N**i salute.

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On Nov. 25, an Ohio law, SB 104, was signed and will go into effect this semester on Feb. 25. This law outlines a ban on...
02/07/2025

On Nov. 25, an Ohio law, SB 104, was signed and will go into effect this semester on Feb. 25. This law outlines a ban on transgender individuals and their right to use the bathroom that reflects their gender identity. The restrictions pertain to schools from kindergarten to 12th grade, as well as Ohio universities. There is an exception for children under 10 who need assistance using the restroom.

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While driving along a highway in the rural countryside, passing a “Farmers for Trump” sign is extremely common. Accordin...
02/07/2025

While driving along a highway in the rural countryside, passing a “Farmers for Trump” sign is extremely common.

According to Investigate Midwest, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has identified 444 counties across America as “farm dependent,” meaning 25% or more of the average annual labor earnings are derived from farming. President Donald Trump dominated these counties, winning the vote in last November’s election by an average of 77.7%.

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In their Monday meeting, Athens City Council held a public hearing which continued the discussion around an ordinance th...
02/06/2025

In their Monday meeting, Athens City Council held a public hearing which continued the discussion around an ordinance that would rezone an 8-acre plot of land on Pomeroy Road. 

The ordinance proposes the land be rezoned from its current R-1 status, which only permits single-family housing, to an R-3 status, which permits both single and multi-family housing. Spire Development submitted the rezoning request in order to construct a multi-unit apartment complex on the property.

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This article is the second of two parts outlining the Executive Orders made by President Trump.Freedom of speech on soci...
02/05/2025

This article is the second of two parts outlining the Executive Orders made by President Trump.

Freedom of speech on social media platforms
 
The second to last of the on-stage executive actions, Executive Order 14149, was titled “Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship” and dealt with speech on online platforms. 

The order asserts that “the previous administration trampled free speech rights,” likely in reference to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s claims in testimony last August that Biden administration officials pressured Facebook to flag “certain COVID-19 content including humor and satire.” 

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This article is the first of two parts outlining the Executive Orders made by President Trump. Immigration and national ...
02/05/2025

This article is the first of two parts outlining the Executive Orders made by President Trump.

Immigration and national security 

The president’s immigration agenda is largely laid out in the first of his immigration-related orders, an Executive Order titled “Securing Our Borders.” Among the provisions are plans to “[establish] a physical wall,” deploy immigration enforcement personnel and detain undocumented immigrants “apprehended for violations of immigration law.” 

Executive Order 14159 — “Protecting the American People Against Invasion” — is one of a number of executive actions building on this agenda. The order revoked several Biden administration executive orders relating to immigration and instructed the Attorney General to “prioritize the prosecution of criminal offenses related to the unauthorized entry or continued unauthorized presence of aliens in the United States.” In addition, the order instructs the Attorney to withhold funds from “sanctuary” jurisdictions that attempt to refrain from carrying out deportations. 

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Choosing who to vote for in a presidential election can be a hard decision. Americans have never had the privilege of vo...
02/04/2025

Choosing who to vote for in a presidential election can be a hard decision. Americans have never had the privilege of voting in the interest of one issue. Many issues go into choosing who to vote for such as reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, taxes, immigration etc.

One pressing issue among American voters was the genocide occurring in Gaza. American politicians don’t seem to be on the same page as some American people when it comes to the devastation in Gaza. Throughout the Israel-Gaza conflict, the Biden Administration continued to send aid and weapons to Israel despite the numerous war crimes committed by Israel. The Israeli government has killed around 45,000 Gazans and injured over 100,000 since October of 2023. The count doesn’t distinguish how many were in combat and how many were civilians, but it has been noted that nearly half the count were women and children. As of October 2024, over 11,000 children have been killed and 30% of them were under the age of five. Nearly 2% of the Gazan population is now dead.

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Choosing who to vote for in a presidential election can be a hard decision. Americans have never had the privilege of vo...
02/04/2025

Choosing who to vote for in a presidential election can be a hard decision. Americans have never had the privilege of voting in the interest of one issue. Many issues go into choosing who to vote for such as reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, taxes, immigration etc.

One pressing issue among American voters was the genocide occurring in Gaza. American politicians don’t seem to be on the same page as some American people when it comes to the devastation in Gaza. Throughout the Israel-Gaza conflict, the Biden Administration continued to send aid and weapons to Israel despite the numerous war crimes committed by Israel. The Israeli government has killed around 45,000 Gazans and injured over 100,000 since October of 2023. The count doesn’t distinguish how many were in combat and how many were civilians, but it has been noted that nearly half the count were women and children. As of October 2024, over 11,000 children have been killed and 30% of them were under the age of five. Nearly 2% of the Gazan population is now dead.

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An unnamed faculty member from Ohio University has alleged that faculty will not receive their annual expected salary in...
02/03/2025

An unnamed faculty member from Ohio University has alleged that faculty will not receive their annual expected salary increase this year, possibly due to pushback from the upcoming vote to unionize. Each year, the university typically announces salary increases for eligible faculty members in the spring. This past year, eligible faculty members were entitled to a raise ranging from 0.5% to 5%. However, faculty allegedly may not be receiving anything this next year.
The United Academics of Ohio University (UAOU), has been persistent in its long battle with Ohio U to form a union. Ohio U and the Ohio State University are the only two public universities in the state without faculty unions. Since 2020, Ohio U faculty have been advocating for a bargaining unit. On Dec. 9, UAOU met with the Faculty Senate to discuss their demands. Following this meeting, it was announced that the union election is tentatively scheduled for Feb. 18 to March 8.

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Nearly half of the 60 million people living with mental health conditions do not receive the treatment they need. Mental...
01/31/2025

Nearly half of the 60 million people living with mental health conditions do not receive the treatment they need. Mental health is such an important issue across the nation, and now more than ever here on Ohio University’s campus since the tragic loss of two students due to mental health struggles. Yet, there is still a great amount of stigma surrounding it. This stigma becomes harder to shake when the university inadvertently feeds into it by giving specific students exclusive mental health resources. 

The Honors Tutorial College provides its students with exclusive mental health resources not offered to all other students on campus. These services include free counseling sessions from the Psychology and Social Work Clinic (PSWC), which HTC pays for. Though the PSWC is open to all students, unless you are in the HTC, students must pay for their services themselves or with insurance. Ohio U’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) is available to all students for free; however, it’s backed up and hard to find appointments. 

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In their Jan. 29 meeting, Ohio University Student Senate passed a resolution addressing what they deem to be the mental ...
01/30/2025

In their Jan. 29 meeting, Ohio University Student Senate passed a resolution addressing what they deem to be the mental health crisis at Ohio U. 

The resolution establishes a student-run task force under the Senate’s leadership that will analyze the university’s mental health policies and practices. Additionally, the group will run campaigns and host events combating the stigma surrounding mental health and raising awareness of resources available to students.

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At around 11 a.m. on Jan. 7, California authorities received their first report of a 10-acre fire spreading on the mount...
01/30/2025

At around 11 a.m. on Jan. 7, California authorities received their first report of a 10-acre fire spreading on the mountains along the southern coast. By 3 p.m. that same day, the fire had grown significantly while another began only hours later. Both were rapidly spreading throughout the Los Angeles area and threatened civilians and their homes. Today, there are currently three active wildfires – Palisades, Eaton and Hughes – in Los Angeles County that local firefighters are containing, but the California government is now faced with the immense challenge of rebuilding their community after a devastating tragedy.

While the exact cause of the fires is still under investigation, LA County had been experiencing a “life-threatening and destructive” windstorm and had not received any measurable rainfall for over eight months – creating the ideal conditions for a destructive wildfire to begin. The condensed city design of LA, intricate road structures and older homes not updated to modern California building codes for wildfires also allowed the fires to travel at a faster rate and brought greater damage.

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