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Home Tag Archives: hallouween

Tag Archives: hallouween

INFOGRAPHIC: October Athens crime watch

By Tim Zelina
November 4, 2019
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The New Political compiled the arrests for most of October, from the 1st to 27th, to see what was the five most common causes of arrest for two of Ohio U’s most rambunctious weekends,  Some fast facts: Homecoming Weekend had as many arrests as HallOUweekend, a group of individuals arrested on Oct. 12 made up half of this month’s arrests for …

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The history of Ohio U’s “party school” reputation

By Ryan Harroff
December 7, 2018
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Photo by Ryan Harroff.

What does the “party school” reputation mean to Ohio University? To some, it’s a fun diversion; for the administration, it’s a headache. Most often a university wants to be known for being ranked among the top schools –  sometimes it’s more important to stay off the list. In 2018, Ohio University has not been on any major list as one …

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OPINION: Make sure to know your legal resources for HallOUween

By Madeline Kramer
October 26, 2018
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Athens Halloween Block Party. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Opinion writer Maddie Kramer explains why it is important to know your legal resources in Athens, especially during special weekends like Halloween With homecoming festivities finished, many Ohio University students are putting the finishing touches on their Halloween costumes and getting ready for HallOUween weekend. Oct. 27 begins the Athens Halloween block party, which promises a “clean and safe” Halloween …

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Spooky Campus Crime: Scare-ijuana and BOOze citations and arrests

By William Meyer
November 1, 2017
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Here's what the Ohio University Police Department cracked down on during HallOUween weekend at Ohio University.

Here’s what the Ohio University Police Department cracked down on during HallOUween weekend at Ohio University. Scare-ijuana OUPD gave out 11 total marijuana-related citations to students between Oct. 26 and Oct. 29. These citations were evenly spread throughout the weekend, with no single day seeing a significant spike in citations with respect to the previous. In addition to the 11 …

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7 tips to avoid getting arrested during Halloween in Athens

By Nora McKeown
October 27, 2017
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Athens Halloween Block Party. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Listen up, Freshmen! Follow these seven tips to stay safe and lawful on your first HallOUween weekend. If you don’t, there could be consequences. Every year, thousands of visitors rush into Athens to celebrate Halloween at the famed party on Court Street. While many students and visitors enjoy the weekend, some people end up sick, injured or arrested. Here’s how …

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A leg up in police work: how horses patrol the streets of Athens on Halloween weekend

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October 27, 2017
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The Athens Police Department’s Mounted Unit lined up across Court Street around 2:30 a.m. Their goal was to move people off of the main street and convince them to go home for the night. Photo by Adriana Navarro.

As Athens Halloween celebrations begin in 2017, you’ll notice an increased police presence. That also means you’ll be seeing more of their four-legged companions.  The weekend before 2016’s HallOUween Block Party, an American Paint Horse named Toby munched happily on some chocolate wafer bars. They’re his favorite. Two stalls over were his co-workers: Dixie High, or DH for short, and …

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Co-owner departs The Union Bar & Grill after sexual assault allegations

By Nathan Hart
October 26, 2017
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The Union Bar and Grill decided to call for co-owner Eric Gunn's "permanent departure" after he was accused of sexual assault on social media. Photo by Connor Perrett.

The Union Bar and Grill decided to call for co-owner Eric Gunn’s “permanent departure” after he was accused of sexual assault on social media.  It all began when the People’s Justice League posted a local musician’s account of her multiple rapes by Eric Gunn on their Facebook page.   “Over a decade ago, I was raped by Eric Gunn, co-owner …

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City Council discusses police collaboration and credit ratings

By Ellen Bardash
August 22, 2016
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  Three Athens City Council committees met Monday night to discuss collaboration between the Athens and Ohio University police departments, a contract with the Washington County Jail and the how the city’s credit rating will affect bonds. Athens Police Chief Thomas Pyle spoke about the payment system between APD and OUPD that compensates APD for providing assistance to OUPD at …

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Opinion: Cops, Costumes, and the Constitution (kind of)

By The New Political
November 30, 2012
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Lawyers upon lawyers stress the importance of shutting up when cops ask questions that could lead to self-incrimination. Through an unfortunate interaction with a few police officers this year’s Halloween weekend, I found out exactly what happens when that advice is followed. I narrowly avoided actual arrest. But allow me to share a few pieces of wisdom I gained from …

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City Council voted unanimously Monday to approve controversial funding for the Baileys Trail System, located in Athens County, after several months of debate and changes to the bill’s language.
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This year, 31% more Ohio University students utilized drop-in counseling at Hudson Health Center by week ten compared to 2017, according to Paul Castelino, director of counseling and psychological services at Hudson Health Center.
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Athens Happens is a weekly news podcast brought to you by TNP reporters. This week, tune in to hear about the decline in parking meter enforcement.
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Members of Athens City Council met with leaders of the Baileys Trail System project Wednesday at Chauncey-Dover Community Park, where the system’s Chauncey trailhead is located, to hike a newly constructed portion of the trail.
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Ohio University Vice President Provost Chaden Djalali addressed Student Senate about the importance of transparency from the administration amid a university-wide budget crisis and its efforts to modernize the university’s academic infrastructure.
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Parking enforcement saw a general decline in citations issued in 2018, according to the 2018 annual Athens Police Department report, but still issued over 10,000 tickets for expired meters citations.
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