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December 13, 2024 | BGSU trustees hear about new majors in music, AI, & general studies
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BGSU, democracy, Immigration November 21, 2024

Newest U.S. citizens accept challenge to get involved in ‘greatest nation on Earth’

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Julie Carle on November 21, 2024.

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Goal of Issue 1 grassroots effort: Change Ohio’s reputation as one of nation’s most gerrymandered states

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Otsego and BGSU graduate experiences once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at DNC

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BGSU coach Danijela Tomic honored for efforts to promote civic engagement among students

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Republican Betty Montgomery says Ohio Issue 1 on August ballot is ‘anti-democratic’

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Leading Buckeye Girls State is privilege for local woman

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League of their own – BG women stand up for voters’ rights for 70 years

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BGSU professor teaches critical race theory. He has problems with GOP efforts to ban it

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Section of East Merry Avenue to be closed for a week due to sanitary sewer work
BG Housing Agency Committee meeting set for Dec. 18 in city building
Alyssa Blackburn-Dolan appointed as municipal court judge to replace Mark Reddin
Section of Troup Avenue to be closed for sanitary sewer work
BGSU to celebrate fall commencement

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs transgender bathroom ban bill into law
Ohio Republicans propose requiring proof of citizenship for voting, removal of dropboxes
Ohio transgender bathroom ban bill heads to Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk

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