Open-source textbooks could cut college costs
By Brandon Carte | Mar. 19, 2013With college textbooks costing 800 percent more than they did 30 years ago, some lawmakers are making the first steps to help put more cash in students’ pockets.
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Students protest CNN reporter's comments
By Jessica Ensley | Mar. 18, 2013Only a small section of Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium was filled to kick off Communications Week 2013 amidst controversial remarks made just a day before a keynote speaker’s visit.
Psychological services sees major jump in appointments
By Will Drabold | Mar. 17, 2013That long-term relationship ended, you failed an exam, your disorder is resurfacing or your roommate keeps you up till 3 a.m. every night.
Recent razings compromise Athens County history
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Mar. 14, 2013Though Athens has heaps of history visible in bricks and buildings, some of its richest history has been demolished.
Production in its 15th year brings 'tough issues' to light
By Jessica Ensley | Mar. 14, 2013Women aren’t always comfortable talking about their “downstairs,” but this weekend, Ohio University women will take the stage to do just that.
Community's voices unheard in demolition of Building 26
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Mar. 14, 2013Discussions about The Ridges were missing an important part of the Athens population — the residents.
Provost Benoit withdraws from chancellor search
By Brandon Carte | Mar. 14, 2013Three of the five finalists for chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire have withdrawn from the search, including Pam Benoit.
Initiative to revamp general education classes now underway
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Mar. 13, 2013Students might not begrudge taking general education courses if they have relevance to their majors, which is one of the goals of a new Ohio University committee.
OU examines ethics for humane treatment of lab animals
By Hannah Yang | Mar. 13, 2013Ohio University takes precaution in ensuring the health and safety of its non-human residents on campus in an ethical and humane manner.
Faculty Senate addresses workload policy, developments in guaranteed-tuition model
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Mar. 11, 2013Ohio University President Roderick McDavis paid a visit to Monday’s Faculty Senate meeting to address the faculty workload policy in the state budget in and explain the progress of the guaranteed tuition model.
Speaker explains policy's effect on global resources
By Hannah Yang | Mar. 11, 2013Porter Hall provided a stage for a public lecture on the dynamics of global resources and their impact on an international level Monday night.
GSS sets goal to improve OU's text alert system
By Olivia Hitchcock | Mar. 11, 2013Complaints about a lack of communication led the conversation at Monday night’s Graduate Student Senate meeting.
Demolition begins with no committee action
By Will Drabold | Mar. 10, 2013Building 26, located at The Ridges, came crumbling down during spring break, but the demolition was done without the approval from a university advisory committee.
OU professors engage students without using technology
By Josh Rogers | Feb. 28, 2013With the rise of technology in education and the use of Blackboard becoming popular at Ohio University, some professors are still sticking to the “old-fashioned” way of teaching.
Building 26 will be razed during break
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen, Will Drabold | Feb. 28, 2013After spring break, Ohio University students might return to a campus with one less historic structure.
OU students challenge tuition hikes outside Baker
By Hannah Yang | Feb. 28, 2013With a frigid outlook on college debt, Ohio University students protested in an attempt to heat up discussion about tuition with administrators.
OU receives record number of incoming class applications
By Hayley Ross | Feb. 27, 2013Ohio University’s class of 2017 has the potential to be the biggest in the school’s 209-year history — just like the classes of 2016 and 2015 before it.
Teaching and Research Collide as Arts and Sciences Looks to Modernize
By Will Drabold | Feb. 27, 2013“Dr. Frank embodies all the best traditions of the college.”
