Rachel Yount

Dec 17, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Rachel Yount

As part of its Modernization Initiative, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently published its first industry-segment specific Compliance Program Guidance, which focuses on skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) (SNF ICPG).

Dec 11, 2024 | thenewpolitical.com | Rachel Yount

Dr. Eddith Dashiell is retiring from her role as the director of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. She served as the director for five years as the first woman and first African American in the position. She will be succeeded by Dr. Hans Meyer. Dr. D spent seven years working as a broadcast journalist in both her home state of Tennessee and, eventually, St. Louis. She worked as news director of KWMU, a St. Louis public radio station.

Nov 14, 2024 | thenewpolitical.com | Rachel Yount

Millfield, Ohio, is a dot on the map, a 20-minute drive away from Ohio U’s campus. Ninety-four years ago, it was the home of the worst mining disaster in Ohio’s history. At around 11:45 a.m. on Nov. 5, 1930, there was an explosion at the Sunday Creek Coal Company’s Poston Mine Number Six. There were around 230 men in the mine that day, and 82 perished in the disaster.

Nov 5, 2024 | thenewpolitical.com | Rachel Yount

Election Day is rapidly approaching. Students and community members alike have the opportunity to say hi to Pumpkin and make their voices heard at the polls on Nov. 5. Some Ohio U students believe Election Day should be an academic holiday, allowing students to vote Nov. 5 without class conflicts. In 2022, the Student Senate passed a bill (2223-02) to make Election Day an excused absence. The bill cited information regarding low voter turnout, particularly for young voters.

Oct 23, 2024 | thenewpolitical.com | Rachel Yount

Micah McCarey is running for the 95th District seat of the Ohio House of Representatives. McCarey’s opponent on Nov. 5 is incumbent Rep. Don Jones. McCarey is a sitting Athens city council member and is the director of the Ohio University Pride Center. As a city council member, McCarey has experience navigating issues surrounding the economy, environment and public safety; all of which are equally critical at the state level.