Note: This is a combined Bulletin Board and Scoop. This issue of the Scoop is abbreviated as it was prepared earlier than usual, June 25–26. The Athens County Independent will be closed all week, June 29–July 3, for summer break. We’ll be back in the office Monday, July 6!
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Local
A student filed a sexual misconduct complaint Brian Smith, former Ohio University head football coach, shortly before Smith was fired. Smith has sued OU over what he described as improper termination. (WOUB)
A powerful new spectrometer will allow Ohio University students and researchers to take a closer look at molecular structures. (Ohio University)
State
Columbus and Springfield are bracing for possible immigration raids after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump can end legal status for Haitians who fled violence in their home country. (Ohio Capital Journal)
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a bill that would have imposed strict new voter ID requirements. DeWine said the bill added too much burden for too little gain. (Statehouse News Bureau)
The Ohio Senator who initially proposed the controversial higher education overhaul, Senate Bill 1, recently defended the bill and argued more work is needed to combat ‘wokeness.’ Critics say the bill has had a dire effect on free speech and other aspects of higher education. (Statehouse News Bureau)
