McDavis, university welcome the new school year with incoming freshmen
By Olivia Hitchcock | Aug. 25, 2014Ohio University President Roderick McDavis formally welcomed incoming freshmen with a rousing speech — and some selfies.
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Ribbons are cut on OU- HCOM Dublin
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Aug. 25, 2014Bobcats are officially in Buckeye territory.
Picnic welcomes students
By Amy Schmitt | Aug. 25, 2014Last Saturday, hundreds of new and returning international students congregated at the Richland Avenue Park to kick off the school year.
President: Senate will not cut programming or suspend rules
By Will Drabold | Aug. 22, 2014Ohio University Student Senate will hold an unscheduled meeting Friday night, along with votes to cut ties to legacy senate programs, the body's treasurer told The Post.
Senate President says OU denied her request to speak to new students
By Alisa Warren | Aug. 18, 2014Megan Marzec, president of Ohio University’s Student Senate, wants a speaking role at the annual President’s Convocation for first-year Students. But OU administrators denied her request to address the student body on Saturday, Aug. 23, she says.
Washington Post reporter, former OU student, detained by police in Ferguson, Missouri
By Joshua Jamerson | Aug. 13, 2014Former OU student Wesley Lowery, former editor-in-chief and current reporter for The Washington Post, was covering the protests in Ferguson, Missouri, when he was detained by police.
Influx of new students leaves OU scrambling to find new freshmen beds
By Maria DeVito | Aug. 8, 2014Ohio University accepted more students for the Fall Semester than they have beds to accommodate them. And now, approximately 215 students who submitted their $200 housing deposit don’t have a place to sleep on-campus.
OU graduate creates RapChat for rap-based messaging
By Jeremy Hill | Aug. 1, 2014RapChat lets users pick a pre-recorded beat, record their voice over it and send the finished product to other RapChatters. The app’s website says RapChat is used to “showcase your rapping skills, start a rap battle between friends, or send a message in a creative, unique way.”
Mike DeWine encourages survivor advocacy during OU visit
July 31, 2014Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine discussed a need for rape survivor advocacy programs during a visit to Ohio University Thursday morning.
Men's Basketball: Ohio's CIT run yields a substantial price tag
By Chad Lindskog | June 9, 2014After having a home-court advantage throughout the CollegeInsider.com Tournament, the Ohio men’s basketball team’s three-game postseason run yielded a substantial price tag.
Baker Center is the student-centered hub of campus
By Emily Daffron | June 2, 2014When first exploring campus, Ohio University leaders hope students will come to recognize Baker University Center as their home base. Here’s a breakdown of how Baker’s five floors offer students a place to seek guidance, attend events, grab fuel and study in comfortable, private areas:
Campus landmarks a must-know for frosh
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | June 1, 2014Though few know all the names and locations of Ohio University’s more than 240 buildings, there are a few no freshman can function without. And because of OU’s 210-year history, most of the campus’ buildings hold more than just coursework and student files.
New orientation schedule to ease stress for newcomers
By Claire Schomaker | June 1, 2014Last summer, Samantha Gogol’s orientation did not go as planned. All the “good time slots” and “good classes” were full, she recalls.
After tumultuous year, Student Senate faces new circumstances
By Maria DeVito | June 1, 2014On April 23, Ohio University’s Student Senate wrapped up one of its most memorable years to date, which included negative national headlines and a controversial election. But this year could be one of the most groundbreaking and divisive ever for the body, which functions as the representative of OU students.
Ohio University Board to vote on 2014-15 tuition
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Apr. 24, 2014Ohio University will be giving free rides to students interested in attending the summer’s Board of Trustees meeting.
General Fee Breakdown: OU prepares to present budget following recommendations to financial plans
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Apr. 24, 2014Although it only equates to $1,256 per year in the tens of thousands of dollars an individual student pays to attend school, those fees pooled together make a powerful funding tool for certain parts of the university.
Commencement expected to have 4,200
By Taylor Maple | Apr. 23, 2014The end of the year is upon Ohio University, and graduating students will say goodbye to college life with next weekend’s commencement ceremonies. The morning and afternoon ceremonies will be held in The Convo on West Green.
Executive vice provost Descutner to retire, teach at OU
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Apr. 23, 2014After spending 35 years at Ohio University, David Descutner, dean of University College and executive vice provost for undergraduate education, has met an extraordinary number of students, faculty and staff.
Fluctuations frequent in campus AC/heat system
By Bret Jamerson | Apr. 22, 2014Although Athens’ spring temperatures can change by tens of degrees between days, Ohio University’s building temperatures are not that flexible.
