Police suspect arson in 5 fires at Boyd Hall Wednesday morning
By Rebecca McKinsey | Mar. 7, 2012In the early hours of Wednesday morning, five small fires were set and extinguished in Boyd Hall — and its residents slept peacefully the entire time.
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The Women of War
By Holly Moody | Mar. 7, 2012Heads turned and eyes peered from beneath the dense fabric of burkas as Rebecca Sell made her way through Afghanistan with female Marines at her side and her camera in hand.
OU pink-slips 20 Nelson workers as result of dining hall's revamp
By Brian Vadakin | Mar. 7, 2012Thousands of students, faculty and staff will return to Ohio University March 26 to begin Spring Quarter — but 20 residential dining employees won’t be coming back with them.
OU evaluating requiring all network users to register their devices
By Brandon Carte | Mar. 6, 2012After two failed attempts of rolling out a network registration requirement, the Office of Information Technology hopes that the third time’s a charm.
Dueling protestors draw crowd outside of Baker
By Brandon Carte | Mar. 6, 2012Ohio University students traveling to classes on Wednesday afternoon faced dueling protestors outside of the top floor of Baker University Center.
OU opts for new student health plan
By SARA JERDE | Mar. 6, 2012For $15 more, Ohio University students might receive additional health care benefits next year.
Technology used to enhance OU students' learning
By Brandon Carte | Mar. 4, 2012No matter where an Ohio University student is, there is almost always some sort of screen within eyesight — be it a computer monitor, cellphone screen or iPad.
Rugby tournament raises more than $6,000
By Jillian Fellows | Mar. 4, 2012A rugby player rolled forward at full tilt and rammed his wheelchair into his opponent, knocking loose both the ball and a scream of surprise as both competitors scrambled after the ball.
OU students mobilize to fight rising tuition tag
By Tim Tripp | Mar. 1, 2012Ohio University students and faculty members stared as about 50 students rode up and down Baker University Center’s escalators holding signs and flags and chanting, “Student power will never be defeated!”
Combating conflict minerals
By SARA JERDE | Feb. 29, 2012A student organization wants Ohio University to acknowledge the tie between electronics companies’ mineral use and violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo — even though there is no way to guarantee that tie.
Applications due soon for student-trustee position
By Brian Vadakin | Feb. 29, 2012Tuition increases draw lively debates from Ohio University students every year, but a select few are permitted to voice those debates directly to the university’s decision-making body.
Inadequate storage knocks the stars out of OU telescope
By Hannah Yang | Feb. 28, 2012Ohio University astronomy students will be stargazing through a different lens after a large telescope was put out of commission.
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.
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.
