OU implements anti-hazing education efforts throughout Fall Semester
By Molly Wilson | Dec. 2As of Dec. 1, only 7,087 students have completed required anti-hazing training modules, Carly Leatherwood, a university spokesperson, said.
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Resolution regarding removal of administrative bonuses proposed to OU Faculty Senate
By Anna Millar | Nov. 22In early November, a resolution suggesting administrative bonuses should be suspended during years of financial crisis was brought forward.
OU to alter Baker Center student spaces despite limited student input
By Ryan Maxin | Nov. 22The budget for the projects is $220,000 and is funded partly through student tuition dollars.
Writing tutors struggle to help unexpected influx of ESL students
By Donovan Hunt | Nov. 18Ellery Pollard, a senior studying creative writing and a lead tutor in the Writing Commons, said around 90% of students she tutored during last year were ESL.
Student Senate: Body receives presentation from Students Defending Students
By Paige Fisher | Nov. 18Following the presentation, the body discussed the importance of the campus climate survey. The deadline for students to be able to take the survey has been extended to Dec.1.
OU seeks more community use, involvement for The Ridges
By Sophia Young | Nov. 17Ohio University hopes to find outside help to develop historic landmark.
OU student organization denied university funding for travel
By Addie Hedges | Nov. 17Ultimately, the club had to fund the trip itself as well as use personal funds from its advisor.
Mostly older generation getting COVID-19 booster shots despite anyone with Johnson & Johnson being eligible
By Molly Wilson | Nov. 16OU encouraged its students to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccination this spring prior to it pausing the use of the vaccine due to side effects.
OU passes vaccination deadline with over 80% total vaccination rate
By Ashley Beach | Nov. 16Athens campus leads OU in vaccination percentage.
Baker Center evacuated due to smoke from West 82
By Emma Skidmore | Nov. 15The fire alarm was activated by excessive smoke.
Interacting with deer on campus can be dangerous for them, humans
By Addie Hedges | Nov. 11Viorel Popescu, a professor of conservation biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, said it’s best to keep your distance from campus deer.
OU Athens campus hits 85% vaccination threshold as deadline approaches
By Abby Miller | Nov. 10The university is reaching out to individuals who are not yet vaccinated to get them in compliance with the mandate.
OU Vice President for Student Affairs final candidates announced
By Molly Wilson | Nov. 10The finalists include Jeanine Ward-Roof, Tierney Bates and Jenny Hall-Jones.
OU leadership bodies react to President Hugh Sherman’s prioritization of shared governance
By Donovan Hunt | Nov. 9Joe McLaughlin, vice president of OU’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors, said shared governance has been damaged and needs repaired.
Water quality to be improved by the H2Ohio program grant
By Paige Fisher | Nov. 9The Athens Water Treatment Plant made significant upgrades in 2018 to 2019.
