OUSAP funding not set beyond Oct. ’15
By Rebekah Barnes | Sep. 10, 2014OUSAP gains support around campus for university absorption.
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‘Frat’ can be offensive term for some of those involved in greek life
By Luke Furman | Sep. 10, 2014Members of Greek Life argue the term “frat” draws images of binge drinking, hazing and excessive partying. In reality, they say they uphold higher standards and push values like leadership, scholarship, philanthropy and service.
Groups support Marzec amidst turmoil
By Alisa Warren | Sep. 10, 2014Some students and Athens residents have expressed support for Megan Marzec following her "blood bucket" challenge.
IT office offers free access to software
By Hannah Shaw | Sep. 10, 2014OU students now have free access to Microsoft Office 365, which normally costs students $79.99
Politically speaking, why would Student Senate apologize for Marzec?
By Joshua Jamerson | Sep. 10, 2014Senate felt the need to apologize for President Megan Marzec’s ‘blood’ bucket challenge. But was that the best political move?
OU faculty sign letter backing Marzec
By Joshua Jamerson | Sep. 9, 2014A group of faculty signed a letter, released Tuesday, supporting OU Senate President Megan Marzec's right to express herself.
OU rises six spots in national ranking
By Olivia Hitchcock | Sep. 9, 2014For the first time since 2010, Ohio University rose in U.S. News and World Report’s rankings of national universities.
Century-long bond proposed to Faculty Senate
By Dina Berliner | Sep. 9, 2014Ohio University’s plan to cut into the university’s $458 million maintenance backlog by issuing a century-long bond worth $250 million was presented at the Faculty Senate meeting Monday night.
Student Code of Conduct offenses may be changed
Sep. 9, 2014University officials are considering changing the Student Code of Conduct, which would change many facets to how student offenses are handled, including eliminating some students’ final appeal opportunity.
OU to keep hundreds of residence hall beds originally slated for demolition
By Maria DeVito | Sep. 9, 2014Housing Master Plan update: Changes made to overall plan because of large freshman class, project still on schedule.
Engineering student creates a helping hand
By Bret Jamerson | Sep. 9, 2014Dan Harris, a junior studying mechanical engineering, created a functional hand that is believed to be as strong, if not stronger, than a natural hand. He believes to have created the next big prosthetic limb, discovering the next big thing in advanced prosthesis.
OU faculty to sign letter backing Marzec following 'blood bucket' controversy
By Joshua Jamerson | Sep. 9, 2014A group of faculty are to release a signed a letter Tuesday supporting OU Senate President Megan Marzec's right to express herself.
Phi Kappa Psi fraternity buys $1.35M residence
By Luke Furman | Sep. 9, 2014Since its inception 94 years ago, Ohio University's Phi Kappa Psi fraternity has been a nomadic group, leasing houses in several places within Athens. However, this past summer, the once wayfaring group of 85 members finally purchased a location they can call home.
’Cats out of the bag: Confessions account voices students’ secrets
By Will Gibbs | Sep. 9, 2014Deeming someone the “voice of a school” is a lofty title, but when over 18,000 people follow the tweets of one person, their voice is one to be reckoned with. Read our feature on @OU_Confessions.
Woman transported to O'Bleness after possible seizure in Putnam Hall
Sep. 8, 2014A woman was transported to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital after possibly having a seizure in Putnam Hall.
Fraternities seeking new brothers
By Luke Furman | Sep. 8, 2014OU fraternities recruit new members and hold many events.
Stephen Golding to discuss possible $250 million bond with Faculty Senate
By Dina Berliner | Sep. 8, 2014Ohio University may undertake approximately $250 million in debt through a century-long bond — given pending approval from the Board of Trustees.
Concerns voiced for Marzec amid threats
By Megan Henry and Alisa Warren | Sep. 8, 2014Some supporters at Ohio University are rallying behind Student Senate President Megan Marzec in the midst of the controversy she created last week in response to an ALS bucket challenge.
Reading day to be benificial to students
By Maygan Beeler | Sep. 7, 2014A reprieve from fall semester academic fatigue is coming to •Ohio University students for the first time this year on •Friday, Oct. 3rd in the form of a short “fall break” dubbed Reading Day.
Megan Marzec: 'I've received death threats'
By Will Drabold | Sep. 5, 2014Megan Marzec, the embattled president of Ohio University Student Senate, has told The Post she has received death threats over her pouring of fake blood over her head to protest Israel's treatment of Palestinians.
