After analysis, Alden admins hold off on 2nd-floor hardware updates
By Pamela Engel | Jan. 5, 2012Ohio University students will have to wait another year for new computers on the second floor of Alden Library.
CAMPUS
Bacterial meningitis absent from OU in 2011
By Pamela Engel | Jan. 5, 2012For the first time in two years, Ohio University has gone a calendar year without any reported cases of bacterial meningitis among its students.
Bright orange bikes peddle local rental agency
By Amy Worrell | Jan. 4, 2012Along with a snow-covered campus, returning Ohio University students have been hit with the sight of neon-orange bicycles appearing at random bike racks.
Candidate rejects Scripps job
By Alex Felser | Jan. 3, 2012Failed negotiations mean that a familiar face will remain in the dean’s office of the Scripps College of Communication for at least another year.
BREAKING: Kent Smith a finalist for Langston University presidency
By Wesley Lowery | Jan. 3, 2012Ohio University's top student affairs administrator could soon be on the move.
Ohio's student debt 7th highest in nation
By Sabrina Fawley | Jan. 2, 2012A recent study by the College Access and Success ranked Ohio as the state with the seventh-highest level of student debt, with the average 2010 graduate owing $27,713.
Students spend winter break studying, interning, exploring in Zambia
By Brandon Carte | Jan. 2, 2012During Winter Intersession, many Ohio University students relaxed, visited family and worked — but a select few played with jaguars and elephants, bungee jumped and learned about the Zambian culture.
Health insurance on the table
By SARA JERDE | Nov. 14, 2011Ohio universities have united for student insurance — but not necessarily for UnitedHealthcare.
Midterm evaluations provide early feedback
By Amy Worrell | Nov. 13, 2011Students are accustomed to bubbling in evaluation forms at the quarter’s end, but some instructors are interested in learning how their students feel about them before the term has even ended.
Marching 110 sets sights on 'crisper' uniforms
By Amelia Osiecki | Nov. 13, 2011Ohio University’s Marching 110 wants to take the tone of its rousing performances up a notch — with shiny new uniforms.
REDUCE. REUSE. REMODEL.
By Jillian Fellows | Nov. 13, 2011The largest campus composting system in the nation is about to get even bigger.
University turns to students for extra cash
By Taylor LaPuma | Nov. 9, 2011Student Senate intends to ask students to chip in their cash for Ohio University’s Promise Lives Campaign.
Student Senate backs permanent gender-neutral housing program at OU
By Taylor LaPuma | Nov. 9, 2011Ohio University’s Student Senate unanimously voted to support the continuation of what members consider one of its proudest achievements — student housing that doesn’t discriminate by gender.
Fewer students applying to OU College of Business
By SARA JERDE | Nov. 9, 2011Ohio University’s College of Business is following suit in a nationwide trend that has seen fewer business school applications.
OU grad student found dead in home
By Alex Felser | Nov. 8, 2011A graduate student in Ohio University’s Patton College of Education and Human Services died late Monday night.
Privileges to vote may be granted
By SARA JERDE | Nov. 7, 2011Student trustees for Ohio universities might soon be able to do more than just attend the meetings.
Election Day 2011: OU political organizations try to rally votes around Athens
By Alex Felser | Nov. 7, 2011Although no presidential or congressional candidates are on today’s ballot, the Athens mayoral election and various statewide issues being presented have the College Democrats and College Republicans pressing students to get out and vote.
OU ranked among top vegan-friendly schools
By Jillian Bloemer | Nov. 6, 2011Nelson Grab ‘N Go’s black bean and romaine wraps don’t just feed hungry students or contribute to campuswide gassiness — they could be contributing to Ohio University’s national ranking as a vegan-friendly school.
Student organizations commit to can collection
By Betty Laudermilt | Nov. 6, 2011Ohio University’s Exercise Physiology Club wants to take a bite out of poverty this quarter.
College of Communication holds first finalist open forum
By Alex Felser | Nov. 6, 2011The challenge of keeping the Ohio University Scripps College of Communication relevant was the focus of the first public forum for the college’s dean search.
