Peace Corps to visit OU for potential recruitment
By Brandon Carte | Feb. 27, 2012Ohio University students looking to make a difference in the lives of people have an opportunity to do so on a global scale.
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Five OU projects could begin this summer if legislation for state funds passes
By Pamela Engel | Feb. 27, 2012If a state committee’s plan giving Ohio University $18.6 million toward capital repairs passes the legislature, the university could begin work as soon as this summer.
Wi-Fi woes could vanish with implementation of new wireless system
By Brandon Carte | Feb. 26, 2012Slow Internet speeds and difficulty logging into Ohio University’s wireless system have hindered students and faculty despite recently increased bandwidth.
Teachers adapt as iTunes U offerings expand to include more than textbooks
By Jillian Fellows | Feb. 26, 2012One day soon, students might be firing up their iPads in class rather than thumbing through textbooks.
OU alumnus seeks Ohio Supreme Court spot
By Brandon Carte | Feb. 23, 2012An Ohio University alumnus hopes to take the Ohio Supreme Court Justice seat this election season.
OU colleges implement budget cut scenarios
By Pamela Engel | Feb. 23, 2012Last year’s anxiety about university budget cuts has subsided, but some Ohio University colleges are feeling the effects more than others as their budget reduction scenarios are being put into action.
Wheeled rugby tourney raises funds in fifth year
By Jillian Fellows | Feb. 23, 2012Ohio University students and Athens residents will soon park their rears in wheelchairs for a competitive set of wheeled rugby games.
Student Senate: Bridges leaves OU after engaging students with diversity programs
By SARA JERDE | Feb. 22, 2012Brian Bridges ended his last day at Ohio University with a farewell to Student Senate.
OU officials outline new decentralized budgeting in open forums
By Brian Vadakin | Feb. 22, 2012Among tuition raises and state funding cuts, Ohio University is following in the wake of others throughout the country by transitioning to a more decentralized form of budgeting.
The cost of the switch
By Alex Felser | Feb. 21, 2012Ohio University is the only one of four Ohio public universities switching to semesters that is requiring students to map out their classes in advance.
Program boasts low participation despite in-state tuition incentive
By Brian Vadakin | Feb. 21, 2012A program designed to boost enrollment and keep talent in Ohio could save eligible undergraduate students at Ohio University close to $9,000 a year in tuition fees, but few students have jumped at the opportunity.
Short play reflects historic Chilean dictatorship
By Brian Vadakin | Feb. 21, 2012Chile may be more than 5,000 miles away from Athens, Ohio, but the institutionalized violence and murder of civilians the South American country saw in 1970s and 80s seemed much closer to home Tuesday night.
West 82 cheap drink special comes to an end
By Tim Tripp | Feb. 21, 2012This month, Ohio University students were able to buy a select variety of drinks on campus for next to nothing.
Housing head moving into new VP position
By Pamela Engel | Feb. 20, 2012The current head of Residential Housing will soon begin a newly created position aimed specifically at addressing the upkeep of Student Affairs buildings on campus.
Author kisses and tells on art of kissing
By Hannah Yang | Feb. 20, 2012Eight Ohio University students tangled tongues onstage as part of a kissing demonstration Monday.
Dorm-room routers fingered as potential culprit for WiFi connection troubles
By Kali Borovic | Feb. 19, 2012Some Ohio University students have targeted a culprit for wireless connection problems in their dorms: personal routers.
Free newspaper program concludes
By SARA JERDE | Feb. 19, 2012Free copies of The New York Times and USA Today will no longer be available on Ohio University’s campus — and bringing back the readership program could cost students.
Engineering students solve Front Room's queue conundrum
By Olivia Hupp | Feb. 19, 2012The roped-off aisles replacing the previously chaotic jumble of lines in The Front Room is the brainchild of several engineering students at Ohio University.
OU might see $18.6M from state for repairs
By Pamela Engel | Feb. 15, 2012Ohio University might get about $18.6 million from the state to help alleviate the costly burden of repairing the university’s aging buildings.
Should Ohio campuses allow concealed weapons?
By Jillian Fellows | Feb. 14, 2012Students in Utah can get up in the morning, get dressed and decide which holster looks best with their jeans.
