Mill Fest rings in Fest Season
By Mary Kate McNamee | Mar. 24, 2024Students flocked to Mill Street to celebrate this year’s Mill Fest, and hectic day drinking followed
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Student Senate hosts first presidential candidate debate
By Paige Fisher | Mar. 21, 2024Student Senate presidential candidates, Regan Farmer, Issac Davis and Kiandra Martin, and their running mates share their platforms and answer student questions during the first Senate debate Thursday.
UAOU await university recognition for unionization
By Maggie Amacher | Mar. 20, 2024As OU faculty continue to fight for unionization, the university responded to UAOU’s letter March 7 indicating the request does not meet the minimum requirement outlined in the Ohio Revised Code. However, once the UAOU files a formal and complete request per the revised code, then the university will respond.
Ohio University to divest buildings for COFA project
By Maggie Amacher | Mar. 20, 2024Ohio University plans to divest Kantner Hall and Central Classroom Building to reduce utility and maintenance expenses, reallocating funds toward the College of Fine Arts renewal project.
No current plans to add gender-inclusive bathrooms in Alden Library
By Suzanne Piper | Mar. 18, 2024Three floors in Alden Library lack gender-inclusive bathroom options. Discrepancy of bathrooms is a similar trend across campus as there are more male than female and unisex restrooms.
OU provides free transportation by showing OHIO ID
By Paige Fisher | Mar. 17, 2024OU was enrolled in the Bobcat Pass Program with Athens Public Transportation for approximately $55,185 in fiscal year 2023, Dan Pittman, a university spokesperson, said.
Student senate town hall addresses student concerns
By Paige Fisher | Mar. 5, 2024Jneanne Hacker, executive director of Housing and Residence Life; Troy Bonte, interim associate vice president of facilities management; and Chris Owens, director for housing capital and facilities planning gave a presentation to address concerns on campus.
United Academics of Ohio University rally for unionization, submit letter to president
By Maggie Amacher | Mar. 5, 2024The United Academics of Ohio University (UAOU) organized a "Day of Action" on Tuesday afternoon in College Green, advocating for improved job security and academic freedom for faculty. The event highlighted current efforts to unionize OU’s faculty, addressing concerns such as inadequate compensation, lack of shared governance, and deteriorating working conditions.
Around $450,000 in diversity scholarships are being reviewed
By Donovan Hunt | Mar. 5, 2024President Lori Stewart Gonzalez, Vice President for Enrollment Management Candace Boeninger and Stacey Bennett, general counsel for OU’s legal department, gave an update to the Faculty Senate Monday night regarding where the university is at with reviewing the scholarships aimed at aiding people of diverse communities.
The Den is campus' newest study space, welcoming environment
By Elizabeth Talaga | Mar. 4, 2024The Den, housed on the first floor of Boyd Hall, is the newest student space on campus. The space allows residential, commuter and off-campus students to relax, study and make new friends.
Locals, students celebrate Nex Benedict's life, call for action against House Bill 68
By Jackson McCoy , Disha Hoque and Harshita Singhania | Mar. 3, 2024Attendees share personal experiences and perspectives while honoring transgender Oklahoma high school student Nex Benedict's life.
Student Senate, administration work together to implement student policies
By Jackson McCoy | Feb. 29, 2024Ohio University’s Student Senate works on many projects at a time, but the role of the administration in this process is more complex. Although the administration is responsive to the senate's legislation, sometimes university bills can take time to rule out.
Ohio University Microgrants aid students in need
By Emily Stokes | Feb. 29, 2024Ohio University’s Microgrants program helps students with emergency funding but some international students still have to utilize additional resources to bridge the gap.
Q&A with Daniel Pittman ahead of FAFSA deadline
By Elizabeth Talaga | Feb. 29, 2024Q&A with University Spokesperson, Daniel Pittman, ahead of Ohio University’s 2024-2025 FAFSA priority deadline.
Student Senate reinstates vice president one week after removal
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 29, 2024The reinstatement is due to some irregularities surrounding the vote of no confidence to remove Davis from the vice president position during a vote of no confidence last meeting.
Diversity scholarships remain in review from Ohio Attorney General interpretation
By Olivia Gilliand and Donovan Hunt | Feb. 28, 2024The university is reviewing its gift agreements to comply with the Ohio Attorney General’s advice. However, if the gift agreement’s language is revised, it could limit offering diverse scholarships.
Free mediation services, training offered to students, faculty, staff
By Suzanne Piper | Feb. 27, 2024Athens Area Mediation Service is offering free mediation training throughout the year in hopes of teaching students and staff the tools to help solve problems.
Diversity scholarships, legal protections for faculty threatened
By Katie Millard | Feb. 23, 2024Following last summer’s Supreme Court decision on affirmative action and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s interpretation of the case, administrators have allegedly warned faculty they could be individually liable for any scholarship lawsuits. In tandem, many diversity scholarships may not be awarded for the 2024-2025 school year.
Student Senate initiative aims to put indoor farms in dining halls
By Jack Solon | Feb. 22, 2024Ohio University Student Senate has an initiative to put indoor farms in OU dining halls.
Stolen car recovered, large trash fire
By Kendall Wright | Feb. 21, 2024A large trash fire was reported and then was relit multiple days later.
