Alden to be commended at his namesake library
By Pamela Engel | Apr. 26, 2012Vernon Alden took the reins of Ohio University 50 years ago and promptly oversaw one of the most transformative periods in the school’s history.
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REACH declines action despite sign shenanigans
By SARA JERDE | Apr. 26, 2012Despite some of REACH’s banners being torn down, the party has decided not to report the incident to the Board of Elections, upholding a vow to campaign cleanly.
Binge-drinking induced blackouts cost students physically, financially
Apr. 26, 2012With fest season in full swing, alcohol-caused blackouts could be hitting Ohio University students in the wallets, according to a recent study.
Admin: Dorm plan about better rooms, not bigger capacity
By SARA JERDE | Apr. 25, 2012Ohio University’s Master Housing Plan is geared toward building new dormitories but will not supply additional housing to students.
Obama speaks about higher education costs
By Jillian Bloemer | Apr. 24, 2012Apologizing for a potentially fuzzy connection, President Barack Obama joined a conference call with student journalists from Air Force One on Tuesday afternoon.
OU's Green and White House
By Michael Thrasher | Apr. 24, 2012More than a century after its construction, 29 Park Place has served as the home of many Ohio University presidents. That includes current President Roderick McDavis and his wife Deborah, who have hung their hats across the street from Alden Library for almost a decade — despite persistent rumors that the couple resides elsewhere.
Senate hopefuls vary campaigning tactic
By Brandon Carte, Sara Jerde | Apr. 24, 2012From tweeting to “tabling,” Ohio University’s Student Senate candidates have established different approaches to campaigning this election season.
Survivor denounces hatred
By Hannah Yang | Apr. 23, 2012As part of a nationwide college tour to promote peace, a Jewish Holocaust survivor shared her story Tuesday to a standing-room only crowd in the Baker University Center Theatre.
The 'green' screen
By Brian Vadakin | Apr. 23, 2012In the midst of Ohio University’s drafting a plan to establish a pattern of sustainable energy use, recent numbers suggest the institution is trending toward increased consumption in several areas.
Undercover agents arrest 49 at High Fest
By Joshua Jamerson | Apr. 23, 2012Although Athens Police reported eight arrests made at High Fest on Saturday, the Ohio Investigative Unit more than sextupled the number of apprehended partiers.
OU to hire liaison to better explain student health insurance plan
By Sarah Grothjan | Apr. 23, 2012While plans to revamp student health insurance are in the works, Ohio University might hire a new face for student healthcare just in time for the revised plan to take effect.
Board rules yOU cannot replace treasurer
By SARA JERDE | Apr. 23, 2012A Student Senate Board of Elections decision Monday denying yOU’s request to replace its treasurer candidate means that the REACH candidate, Evan Ecos, will run unopposed.
Candidates take care to organize legitimate tickets
By SARA JERDE | Apr. 23, 2012Twelve months after Ohio University’s Student Senate campaign season saw 12 candidate disqualifications, this year’s executive candidates made sure to cross their “t”s and dot their lower-case “j”s when filing their paperwork.
OU helps lead Midwest campuses Beyond Coal
By Austin Stahl | Apr. 23, 2012Ohio University’s goal to wean off coal as a fuel source by 2015 is a trend that other Ohio universities are adopting because of not only environmental reasons but also human health risks.
Board of Trustees appoints new leadership amid tuition increase
By Brian Vadakin | Apr. 22, 2012In the midst of a controversial decision to raise Ohio University’s annual tuition by 3.5 percent, OU’s governing board announced another change: new leadership for the Board of Trustees.
Columbus medical campus approved by OU Board of Trustees
By SARA JERDE | Apr. 22, 2012By the time Ohio University’s current freshman are seniors they will have seen the first class of medical students sporting Columbus addresses.
Board puts in two cents about 'fracking'
By Alex Felser | Apr. 22, 2012As part of a preemptive plan to avoid unwarranted drilling on Ohio University property, trustees passed a resolution Friday that allows the university to draft its own lease.
Possible health care plan rewrites coverage
By Sarah Grothjan | Apr. 22, 2012For students losing sleep over financing costly medication and care visits, the possibility of a revised student health insurance plan might offer consolation.
Officials convene with aim to protect OU land from fracking
By Laura Scheer | Apr. 19, 2012With the potential for hydraulic fracturing on Ohio University property looming, university officials are looking for permission to draft a precautionary lease that would protect land owned by OU.
Take Back the Night sheds light on campus sex crimes
By Kristin Salaky | Apr. 19, 2012Many women across the country avoid walking the streets after hours for fear of sexual assault and violence. So Thursday night, about 100 women in Athens took to the streets to “reclaim the night”
