Human trafficking happens everywhere. Yes, even in the United States and it might just be in your very own backyard. While many individuals believe that the act of human trafficking only occurs in low-income areas with high crime rates, they are wrong. The global epidemic is now moving its way into wealthy suburbs and luring…
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Spring Break Allows Uptown Businesses to Reset and Relax
ATHENS, Ohio– Ohio University students turned Athens back over to locals as they packed their bags for spring break on March 9. The exodus caused some uptown businesses to shut down, giving employees time off or allowing managers to save money by reducing payroll. Josh Thomas owner of Brenen’s Coffee Café said the decrease in customer traffic is even more pronounced when the university’s spring…
OHIO Golfer Brings Home Win for the First Time
The Ohio University Women’s Golf team claimed third place this weekend at the 2018 Dolores Black Falcon Invitational. Six other Mid-American Conference teams teed it up, with the University of Toledo finishing in second place. This Invitational was the final tournament of the spring season before the Lady Bobcats set off for the 2018 Mid-American Conference Championship hosted by Northern…
Athens High School Fails Disabled Students
ATHENS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Education has issued a failing grade to Athens City Schools for the way they handle disabled students. At the same time, the Ohio School Report Cards suggests the school system places a higher priority on gifted students. Athens County Report Card Athens High School received an “A” for their gifted student programs, but…