The 2021 Election Edition

Russo wins Athens, but loses race

NOV 2, 2O21| Anna Millar

Mike Pence, among other national Republican leaders, including former President Donald Trump, tweeted messages of congratulations to Carey on his win.

Little change to City Council

NOV 2, 2O21| Sophie Young

Independent candidates Damon Krane and Iris Virjee failed to win a spot on Council.

Nelsonville votes

NOV 2, 2O21| Donovan Hunt

Six at-large candidates were elected to city council.

Funding medical services

NOV 2, 2O21| Anna Millar

The funds from the levy are used to pay for the operating costs of ambulances, EMS buildings and staff salaries.

Funds available for alcohol, addiction and mental health

NOV 2, 2O21| Lydia Colvin

The levy passed with over 69% of votes in favor of it in Athens County.

Senior citizen services support

NOV 2, 2O21| Alyssa Cruz

The amendment will renew the tax for services that support senior citizens.

A Race to Represent

NOV 2, 2O21| Anna Millar

Allison Russo and Mike Carey are fighting to gain the historically Republican seat as representative of Ohio’s 15th district.

Representation Rundown

NOV 2, 2O21| Molly Wilson

Despite representatives and potential candidates expressing different rationale for running for Council, the distinction remains minimal.

Independent Opinions

NOV 1, 2O21| Addie Hedges

The role independents play in local, state and national governments varies depending on the political climate of the location in which they are running.

Local Elections Vote

NOV 1, 2O21| Hannah Campbell

Here are all the important logistics of this upcoming election you should know before heading to the polls.

Urging Diverse Representation

NOV 1, 2O21| Lydia Colvin

Micah McCarey, council’s only member of color, faced challenges joining the predominantly white Athens City Council.

Levy Voting Local

NOV 1, 2O21| Mikayla Rochelle

Levies are important to vote in. Here’s why.

Student Voices

NOV 2, 2O21| Payton Daugherty

Students seem united on the importance of voting, but expressed pandemic-related concerns.

VotingFraud

NOV 2, 2O21| Paige Fisher

Alexander High School makes little change to polling after human error that occurred last year, affecting last year’s Democratic State Rep. candidate, Katie O’Neill.

From the Editor’s Desk

NOV 2, 2O21| Abby Miller

The energy in the newsroom on Election Day is special.

Pumpkin and the Polls

NOV 2, 2O21| Taylor Burnette

While some students choose to vote in Athens, many students also continue to vote in their hometowns, and many are reminded to vote by Pumpkin the cat.

Candidate for People and Environment

NOV 1, 2O21| Meg Diehl

Russo proves creating greener energy practices and creating jobs are not mutually exclusive ideas.

Student Voting Opinion

NOV 1, 2O21| Tre Spencer

Here’s why OU students should exercise their right to vote on November 3 ahead of general elections.

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The Election Edition 2021

Russo wins Athens, but loses race

Mike Pence, among other national Republican leaders, including former President Donald Trump, tweeted messages of congratulations to Carey on his win.

Little change to City Council

Independent candidates Damon Krane and Iris Virjee failed to win a spot on Council.

Nelsonville votes

Six at-large candidates were elected to city council.

Funding medical services

The funds from the levy are used to pay for the operating costs of ambulances, EMS buildings and staff salaries.

Funds available for alcohol, addiction and mental health

The levy passed with over 69% of votes in favor of it in Athens County.

Senior citizen services support

The amendment will renew the tax for services that support senior citizens.

A Race to Represent

Allison Russo and Mike Carey are fighting to gain the historically Republican seat as representative of Ohio’s 15th district.

Representation Rundown

Despite representatives and potential candidates expressing different rationale for running for Council, the distinction remains minimal.

Independent Opinions

The role independents play in local, state and national governments varies depending on the political climate of the location in which they are running.

Local Elections Vote

Here are all the important logistics of this upcoming election you should know before heading to the polls.

Urging Diverse Representation

Micah McCarey, council’s only member of color, faced challenges joining the predominantly white Athens City Council.

Levy Voting Local

Levies are important to vote in. Here’s why.

Student Voices

Students seem united on the importance of voting, but expressed pandemic-related concerns.

VotingFraud

Alexander High School makes little change to polling after human error that occurred last year, affecting last year’s Democratic State Rep. candidate, Katie O’Neill.

From the Editor’s Desk

The energy in the newsroom on Election Day is special.

Pumpkin and the Polls

While some students choose to vote in Athens, many students also continue to vote in their hometowns, and many are reminded to vote by Pumpkin the cat.

Candidate for People and Environment

Russo proves creating greener energy practices and creating jobs are not mutually exclusive ideas.

Student Voting Opinion

Here’s why OU students should exercise their right to vote on November 3 ahead of general elections.

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