Students show support for OU professor who was denied tenure
By Hannah Yang | Apr. 2, 2013Brick paths and blackboards bear chalked evidence of Ohio University students’ resentment after a popular professor was denied tenure.
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International Space Studies Program to be held in Athens
By Brandon Carte | Apr. 1, 2013In 2006, Ohio University began the application process to host an event that wouldn’t happen until almost a decade later.
Future of president's residence up in air
By Will Drabold | Mar. 31, 2013For the foreseeable future, Ohio University President Roderick McDavis will still see students and Alden Library when he glances out his living room window.
McDavis: OU seriously considering tuition hike, guaranteed tuition model
By Will Drabold | Mar. 27, 2013Entering Walter Hall on Wednesday night, Ohio University President Roderick McDavis taught students “basic economics” to gain their support for raising tuition.
Tickets set as Student Senate election season kicks off
By Will Drabold | Mar. 27, 2013At 12:01 a.m. Thursday, the role of six Ohio University students changed for good — or, at least, for 22 days.
OU could pull from proposed OSU ban on smoking
By Hannah Yang | Mar. 25, 2013The news that another public state university is calling for a campus-wide tobacco ban prompted Ohio University’s tobacco task force to continue talks for an eventual proposal to President Roderick McDavis.
Free computer services available to college students for limited time
By Brandon Carte | Mar. 24, 2013Microsoft is offering students in U.S. colleges access to the educational version of Office 365 at no charge.
Ohio Quidditch teams compete in Athens tournament
By Maria DeVito | Mar. 23, 2013“Brooms down, eyes closed,” bellowed the announcer. “The snitch is loose,” he called out.
On-campus renovations create deficit of $1.4 billion
By Brandon Carte | Mar. 21, 2013The amount of debt Ohio University is predicted to incur during the next five years could pay for in-state tuition for the 13,277 freshmen admitted to OU in 2013 as of the end of February, the world’s most expensive car, a private jet — and there would still be enough money left over to buy 7 million sheets of GoodFella’s pizza.
OU latest university to renovate and integrate residential housing
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Mar. 20, 2013Ohio University is not alone in preparing to reconstruct South Green with the Housing Development Plan; it is following a trend of renovating and constructing across the state.
Emeritus engineering professor to lecture on green technology
By Hannah Yang | Mar. 20, 2013Ongoing wars over natural resources and a proactive approach to tackle environmental dilemmas will be the topics of focus in Stocker Center Thursday.
Students design personalized specialty degrees
By Hayley Ross | Mar. 19, 2013For some Ohio University students, finding the right degree is difficult. However, when students can’t find a program that is just right, they turn to the bachelor of specialized studies program offered by University College.
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.
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.
