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During an executive session, 19 Student Senate members voted no confidence in President Southall
By Olivia Hitchcock | Dec. 5, 2013More than half of Student Senate’s voting members who cast ballots in an executive session did not have confidence in President Nick Southall.
Ohio University Press attracts varied and eminent research articles from faculty members across nation
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Dec. 5, 2013With all of the research and academic studies occurring at Ohio University, faculty, administrators and Athens residents need a place to publish.
Charles Ping returns to Athens to speak about his time as president
By Austin Ambrose | Dec. 5, 2013Former Ohio University President Charles Ping came to Alden Library on Thursday night to speak about his newest book: his memoir.
Southall says Student Senate will not follow Graduate Student Senate's lead in voting to operate as a public body
By Olivia Hitchcock | Dec. 3, 2013Student Senate President Nick Southall was quick to separate his body from a resolution passed by Graduate Student Senate on Tuesday after being informed by The Post that the body directly opposed a recent stance from Student Senate.
OU's Center for Student Legal Services has been unable to reach their required operational fee since the 2010-11 academic year
By Will Drabold | Dec. 3, 2013Ohio University’s Center for Legal Services is in dire financial straits with what officials say is no obvious way out that could lead to the center closing in as soon as five years.
50 GB of free storage could be on the horizon for all OU students, faculty and staff
By Maria DeVito | Dec. 3, 2013Doing that group project might get a lot easier if Ohio University follows through on plans discussed Tuesday.
OU-HCOM's future Dublin branch receives big chunk of grant money
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Dec. 2, 2013The biggest award given to an Ohio college is being used in large part to fund new extension campuses for its medical school throughout the state.
Graduate Student Senate declares itself a public body
By Dina Berliner | Dec. 2, 2013Ohio University’s Graduate Student Senate voted to become a public body in a resolution that updated its rules and procedures.
Affordable Care Act steers OU-HCOM's curriculum toward focus on primary care
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Dec. 2, 2013Medical schools throughout the state, including Ohio University’s, have shifted their curriculums to prioritize primary care, which is projected to see an increase in demand thanks to the Affordable Care Act.
University requests $24 million from state for maintenance projects
By Will Drabold | Dec. 2, 2013Ohio University has asked for millions in state funds from a commission co-chaired by OU President Roderick McDavis to help with the onslaught of deferred maintenance afflicting state universities.
Credit agency: Even as debt soars, OU will keep its top-notch AAA rating
By Will Drabold | Dec. 2, 2013Ohio University officials project it will take decades to pay off the debt used for construction projects and deferred maintenance—an expense they also hope won’t jeopardize its competitive credit rating.
Alden hosts Malaysian book collection
By Olivia Hitchcock | Dec. 1, 2013Ohio University hosts one of the largest collections of Southeast Asian materials — a number of which hail from the nation of Malaysia. Though exact numbers are hard to give as to how many works are from the country, it is estimated that tens of thousands of materials have been given to Alden Library by the National Library of Malaysia, said Jeffrey Ferrier, head of the Southeast Asia Collection. Those donations, which include works from governmental bodies and universities, are only a fraction of the total collection, which is housed on the first floor of Alden.
Research Revenue: Despite federal loss, OU funds rise
By Hannah Yang | Dec. 1, 2013Faced with potentially declining funding for research, Ohio University’s Office of Research is turning to alternate paths to maintain its cash flow.
Student Senate looks to expand the successful Bobcat Readership Program
By Olivia Hitchcock | Dec. 1, 2013To some Ohio University students, mornings wouldn’t be the same without a cup of joe and a complimentary copy of The New York Times.
Think your walk to class is long? Some students live 55 miles away
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Nov. 30, 2013Although some students think the walk to class takes a long time, it’s nothing compared to the 55-mile drive some commuting students might travel for class.
Students encouraged to donate extra meal swipes during holidays
By Dina Berliner | Nov. 24, 2013So far this year, Ohio University students have donated more than 16,000 pounds of food and other grocery items to people in need.
OU looks to acquire new insurance package to lower student premiums
By Will Drabold | Nov. 24, 2013For the first time in two years, Ohio University is hoping it will get students a better insurance package by acquiring one on its own.
Students unite to honor victims of transgender hate crimes at the third Trans* Day of Remembrance Vigil
By Emily Bamforth | Nov. 20, 2013A single candle burns on top of a rainbow flag in the center of Howard Park. One by one, people walk to the center, read a series of names and bend down to light individual candles. They then return to the circle of about 40, shielding their candles from the wind.
Highest-magnitude earthquake in area since 1886 rocks Athens County
By Will Drabold | Nov. 20, 2013Athens County shook Wednesday afternoon in a way it hasn’t since the 19th century.
