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@bobcatmakeOUts highlights Ohio University hook-ups and relationships

By Will Gibbs | Oct. 28, 2014

Just because you don’t kiss and tell doesn’t mean Twitter won’t.

LGBT Center honors Asexuality Awareness Week.

By Rebekah Barnes | Oct. 28, 2014

If Kevin Miller never had sex again for the rest of his life, he “would be a perfectly happy human being.”

Sorority sponsors spooky Run Like Hell event for charity

By Luke Furman | Oct. 23, 2014

The Run Like Hell Costume 5K will take place Sunday to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Ohio University Student Senate votes to rid itself of Robert’s Rules

By Maygan Beeler | Oct. 22, 2014

Student Senate suspends Roberts Rules, will follow procedures of the Canadian Student Federation Rules

Women find majority leadership in positions on campus

By Emily Bamforth | Oct. 22, 2014

OU women take the lead in campus organizations, but still face professional challenges

'Tis the season for flu shots

By Anna Gibbs | Oct. 22, 2014

With flu season heading here fast it’s time for Bobcats to get their flu shots.

#HandsUpWalkOut protest attracts hundreds

By Megan Henry | Oct. 22, 2014

Hundreds of people gathered on College Green for the #HandsUpSpeakOut protest

Student organizations supplement medical teachings on campus

By Will Gibbs | Oct. 22, 2014

Some medical students only take one class in their field, they get involved to gain knowledge.

OU’s student-led radio station hopes a minor facelift will result in a wider audience

By Jeremy Hill | Oct. 22, 2014

OU’s student-led radio station hopes a minor facelift will result in a wider audience

Political science fraternity to bring 'K Street' to Athens

By Luke Furman | Oct. 22, 2014

Pi Sigma Alpha hosts Justin McCaulley to speak about his experience working around government and using his political science degree after college

OU fraternity and police hold self-defense workshop

By Luke Furman | Oct. 21, 2014

Ohio University fraternity Phi Sigma Beta partnered with OU’s police department Tuesday night to hold a workshop in self-defense.The event, open to the public, lasted from 7:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in The Ping Center’s combative arts room and looked to “teach basic self-defense techniques,” according to James Ray, vice president of Phi Sigma Beta Fraternity Inc., a member of the National Panhellenic Council.“We’ve been planning (the event) for two and a half weeks. We didn’t get as many people as we thought, but we did get a lot of people interested who couldn’t come, so the turnout for future events looks promising,” Ray said. “Some sororities have over 100 members, so if we paired with another organization, the turnout would be a lot better.”Officer Brandon King, a 13 year veteran of OUPD, led the event, speaking about his personal experience and defense techniques he has used in his line of work.“We have self-defense laws for a reason. You’re allowed to use them,” King told the ten people in attendance.King explained the various techniques of self-defense including head-butts, strikes, using car keys and knives and exploiting weak points, while explaining what actions constituted each amount of force.He also spelled out the factors that go into a fight and how they can be seen by police and courts.“Everything depends on who’s involved, what’s going on, and where it’s at. (Courts) look at size, gender and if they were drinking,” King said. “The force to use has to be proportional or slightly above.”King also addressed some scenarios specifically regarding women, stressing the importance of not appearing meek or like an easy target.“A confident woman is a dangerous woman,” King said. “Get into something that builds your confidence.”This may not be the last time Phi Beta Sigma and OUPD will team up.Toward the end of the workshop, Ray and King both expressed desire to hold more sessions with more hands-on techniques, cutting back on some of the officer’s presentation and background.“OUPD is interested in partnering with Phi Beta Sigma and making this an annual program,” Ray said. “We are currently still negotiating and discussing details of the partnership.”As time ran out, King closed the workshop by asking the attendees what they learned to which most replied with answers of ear rips, groin punches, neck strikes, and several other techniques and safety precautions.“I thought it was good and really informal,” said Jacqueline Campbell, a senior studying hospitality management who attended the workshop. “I learned a lot of techniques.”lf491413@ohio.edu@LukeFurmanOU

OU Student Senate lacks plan for $15 minimum wage

By Alisa Warren | Oct. 21, 2014

Two weeks after Student Senate demanded to increase the minimum wage to $15 for student workers, there is still no clear plan to make that happen.

Reviewing Rod: President McDavis pledged to improve local schools in 2004

By Olivia Hitchcock | Oct. 21, 2014

President McDavis pledged to improve local schools when he was inaugurated in 2004. Currently, OU is working with those schools to teach education majors as well as provide an extra set of hands in the classroom.

Senate vote again to replace Robert’s Rule of Order

By Alisa Warren | Oct. 21, 2014

Ohio University Student Senate will propose — yet again — to do away with their current way of conducting business and replace it with rules created by the Canadian Student Federation.

Protest to be held on College Green for social injustice

By Will Gibbs | Oct. 21, 2014

Hundreds of students are anticipated to rally Wednesday in protest of the recent violence in Ferguson, Missouri and general social injustice, according to a Facebook page for the event.