Catmail undergoes facelift for fall, students provide mixed feedback
By Maria DeVito | Aug. 29, 2013Ohio University students accessing their Catmail accounts are logging in a little differently this semester.
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Top board to vote on raising staff salaries, increasing school debt
By Will Drabold | Aug. 28, 2013Ohio University’s Board of Trustees will discuss increasing faculty raises and taking out more debt to pay for its backlog of construction projects.
OU officials dispute low graduation rates
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Aug. 27, 2013Ohio University’s Southern and Chillicothe campuses were recently deemed among national public universities two of the worst campuses for graduation rates, but university officials claim it’s not an accurate analysis.
High-speed phone chargers made available in Baker Center
By Joshua Rogers | Aug. 26, 2013Four new “Kwikboost” charging stations were installed in Baker University Center in the winter, and there are plans to install a fifth in the near future.
Schoonover Center move-in date pushed back to September
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Aug. 25, 2013Those expecting to move into the Schoonover Center for Communication at the Fall Semester deadline were told the move is still weeks away after “unforeseen complications” in the building’s foundation delayed the project’s first phase.
On the Rise
By Maria DeVito | Aug. 25, 2013After a slump in applications, the numbers are back on the rise — more students have applied than ever before to Ohio University.
President gives freshmen words of advice
By Will Drabold | Aug. 25, 2013“You have come to Ohio University for a reason, not for a season.”
Car-sharing program now running on fumes
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Aug. 25, 2013Ohio University is planning to expand and promote its rental car service so it doesn’t have to pay the difference for its lack of use as specified in contractual obligations.
Ohio University might see millions in surprise revenue surplus
By Will Drabold | Aug. 22, 2013A larger incoming class and changes in state funding could result in a budget surplus nearly double what Ohio University of ficials originally expected for this school year.
New non-voting trustee is Ohio University alumna, former CEO
By SARA JERDE | Aug. 22, 2013A new face will be making major decisions along with Ohio University President Roderick McDavis and the rest of the board of trustees next school year.
Emergency repairs increase Ohio University's debt
By Will Drabold | Aug. 22, 2013Deferred maintenance caused costly emergency construction projects this summer, and offi cials are considering a proposal to raise the debt allowance to pay for building upkeep.
Know these names, impress your friends
By Will Drabold | July 10, 2013Take the time to get to know these names and faces. These Ohio University leaders — a mix of both students and administrators — are deciding what student money supports, which classes will be required for students to graduate and how the campus’ wireless Internet could be improved. These decision makers shape daily OU operations.
OU students weigh in on favorite dining halls
By Will Drabold | July 9, 2013Attention incoming Ohio University freshmen: Upperclassmen suggest avoiding Boyd Dining Hall.
Athens talent showcased on reality show
By ERIN DAVORAN | June 12, 2013The Athens episode of AMC’s Showville airs Thursday at 10 p.m.
