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.
CAMPUS
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.
University to invest more than $100 million in academic initiatives by fiscal year 2019
By Brian Vadakin | Sep. 9, 2012After years of spending cuts and last year’s tuition increase, Ohio University’s administration has found over $100 million in the budget to invest over the next seven years.
OU alums use gaming company to promote alternative entertainment
By Danielle Keeton-Olson | Sep. 9, 2012Two years after graduating from Ohio University, a group of Bobcats held the first “Game Night” of what they hope to be many more to come.
Mini market returns, expands
By Jillian Bloemer | Sep. 9, 2012Local produce and baked goods made a return to Ohio University’s campus during the weekend.
Construction plans, bylaw adjustments approved at first meeting
By Brandon Carte | Sep. 6, 2012Ohio University’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved all resolutions at their first meeting of the 2012–2013 school year.
Construction by Numbers
By Will Drabold | Sep. 6, 2012Though still only numbers on a page, the capital improvement plan has already begun to divide a campus it is intended to fix.
Student Senate discuss ways to have a Conflict-Free Campus
By Will Drabold | Sep. 5, 2012Discussion of conflict minerals and their role at Ohio University headlined the second meeting of the year for OU’s Student Senate.
Board of Trustees to discuss smoke-free campus, improvements
By Brandon Carte | Sep. 5, 2012More than two months have passed since Ohio University’s Board of Trustees last met on campus in Walter Hall.
New 'progressive' parental leave program to be implemented this fall
By Brandon Carte | Sep. 4, 2012Mothers-to-be might find it both laborious and confusing to work around Ohio University’s parental leave procedure.
