Athens Messenger Contact Details and Staff
Established 1825 Athens Messenger lists Route 33 North and Johnson Road address in Athens Ohio with phone and staff emails for Monica Nieporte Joe Higgins Wendy Van Sickle Jeff Bunch and Ike Weiss including editor design production and advertising roles.
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Johnson Road
Athens
Ohio
Athensmessenger
Monica Nieporte
Mnieporte
Joe Higgins
Shiggins
Wendy van Sickle
Wvansickie
Jeff Bunch
Jbunch
Ike Weiss
Iweiss
Northwestern athletes and the union rights question
The NLRB punted on whether football players with athletic scholarships are employees with organizing rights at private colleges. The board noted most top programs are public, so a ruling would unsettle labor relations. Health care concerns remain, and colleges should honor student commitments through education and support.
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National Labor Relations Board
Northwestern University
Labor Relations Board
Northwestern
Big Ten
Southeastern
Big 12
NCAA
NLRB
Sticking up for Coke sort of a editorial clash
A Providence Journal report surveys the New York Times critique of Coca-Cola and soda industry campaigns. It highlights calls for taxes on sugary drinks, debates on portion control, and the role of education in reducing sugar intake while noting declines in full calorie soda consumption and ongoing obesity discourse.
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New York Times
Katie Couric
Laurie David
Mark Hyman
Hyman
Quackwatch
University of Edinburgh
John Menzies
Coca-Cola
Harrison argues against participation trophies in youth sports
NFL linebacker James Harrison criticized his sons receiving participation trophies, returning them and saying rewards should be earned. The piece questions the culture of trophies for all ages, citing polls, costs, and examples from Little League to i9 leagues, emphasizing that effort deserves recognition but not atrophy of winning.
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NFL
Pittsburgh Steelers
James Harrison
Harrison
Steelers
Oklahoma
Little League
New York Times
Ashley Merryman
United States
Canada
Southern California
American Youth Soccer Organization
Merryman
Evermore
Michael Phelps
When plastic bag ban backfires in Austin
The Austin city ban on single use plastic bags aimed to cut waste but an assessment shows unintended effects. Reusable bags are rising in use yet often recycled or landfilled, with heavier bags lacking net environmental benefits. The report warns other cities to critically evaluate potential downsides and real outcomes before adopting bans.
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Austin
Texas
America
San Francisco
U.S
EPA
Fort Worth
Dubai
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Editorial
BY Froma Harrop
Providence Journal
Rich Lowry
National Review
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