Columbus City Schools superintendent steps down after 3 decades
By Will Drabold | Sep. 20, 2012Gene Harris, superintendent of Columbus City Schools and chairwoman of the Ohio University Board of Trustees, is retiring from her day job.
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Memorial set for OU freshman found dead in East Green dorm
By Will Drabold | Sep. 20, 2012The death of Terrence Ambro, an Ohio University freshman from New York, has moved three OU freshmen to help others come to terms with what happened.
Brooklyn-based program reaches out to OU to help support prospective school
By Josh Rogers | Sep. 20, 2012Despite Brooklyn, N.Y. being more than 500 miles away, the well being of the city’s youth is not just another mindless thought for an Ohio University freshman.
Paying Their Dues
By SARA JERDE | Sep. 20, 2012Since the beginning of August, Brett Harden has had a significant charge in his Ohio University financial account with no way to pay it off.
Arrest of former student at graduation ceremony leads to lawsuit for administrators
By SARA JERDE | Sep. 20, 2012Five former or current Ohio University officials are being sued in a developing lawsuit after a student claims he was inappropriately expelled from his graduation ceremony last year.
'Monty Python' film, lecture on finance included on itinerary
By Kelly Fisher | Sep. 20, 2012After four weeks of classes, many Ohio University students might feel a little closer to home during Parents Weekend.
Administrators to defend pay increases to Student Senate
By Betty Laudermilt | Sep. 18, 2012Following pay raises that some Ohio University Student Senate members call questionable, Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit and Vice President for Finance and Administration Stephen Golding will defend their salary increases at next week’s senate meeting.
Student Senate passes conflict-free resolution
By Will Drabold | Sep. 18, 2012Student Senate was headlined Wednesday night by the unanimous passing of a resolution that recently gained some traction university-wide.
Senate presents new application procedure for SAC funding
By Betty Laudermilt | Sep. 18, 2012The Ohio University Student Appropriations Commission is rolling out a new application process for student organizations looking for funds.
Jeff Hall construction brings new roof, noise issues
By Jillian Bloemer | Sep. 18, 2012The clanging of hammers and buzzing of power tools have replaced the sound of birds chirping on East Green.
Wireless network upgrade set to speed up downloading
By Brandon Carte | Sep. 18, 2012The Office of Information Technology’s multi-year project to upgrade the wireless network at Ohio University is more than halfway complete, and a Post investigation found that the upgrade is seven times faster than the previous wireless network.
OU Interfraternity Council formalizes recruitment process
By Will Drabold | Sep. 17, 2012For the first time, Ohio University’s fraternity recruitment will take a formalized approach.
'Four-play!' raises funds in tourney
By Kelly Fisher | Sep. 16, 2012Four-play!, an Ohio University group of physical therapy students, hosted its sixth annual wheelchair rugby event at Ping Center Saturday, raising money for their undefeated opposing team, the Buckeye Blitz.
Building at Ridges could be torn down
By SARA JERDE | Sep. 13, 2012Editor’s note: Wesley’s last name has been omitted to protect his identity.
Student Senate: Student trustee defends McDavis' salary increase
By Will Drabold | Sep. 12, 2012An Ohio University student trustee and OU’s Student Senate discussed the university president’s raise during Wednesday’s meeting in what quickly became a tense environment, requiring the calling of order several times.
Donor considers funds for new presidential residence
By Will Drabold | Sep. 12, 2012Ohio University President Roderick McDavis might be the first to break a 60-year tradition of living on Park Place.
Top Dollar
By Brian Vadakin | Sep. 11, 2012Ohio University will spend close to half a million dollars more this year than in the past to compensate its 10 highest-paid administrators.
Interfaith Peace Walk commemorates Sept. 11
By Hannah Yang | Sep. 11, 2012Ohio University students and Athens residents gathered Tuesday evening to remember the attacks that occurred Sept. 11, 2001.
Raise for McDavis prompts Faculty Senate resolution
By SARA JERDE | Sep. 10, 2012After Ohio University President Roderick McDavis left Monday’s Faculty Senate meeting, senators argued they wanted a salary increase comparable to his.
Enrollment, average ACT score up among freshmen
By Brandon Carte | Sep. 10, 2012Two Ohio University administrators paid a visit to Faculty Senate Monday to discuss Responsibility Centered Management planning, the $100 million plan and enrollment.
