OUPD reports sexual offense in Tanaka Hall
By Molly Wilson | Oct. 8, 2021Two sexual offense reports were taken in September from Tiffin Hall and Gamertsfelder Hall, both of which are located on East Green.
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Board of Trustees appoints regional representative, passes resolution regarding Voluntary Separation or Retirement Program
By News Staff Report | Oct. 8, 2021The Board also discussed a policy that would allow remote participation to count toward voting.
Athens, OU Police Departments prepare for increased Homecoming activity
By Alex Imwalle | Oct. 7, 2021Homecoming weekend yields just a 10-20% increase in arrests.
Student Senate: Body hears from student trustees
By Sophia Young | Oct. 6, 2021Their presentation focused on informing Senate about the items the Board addressed during two summer meetings and hearing any questions or concerns from students.
OU and Athens businesses look forward to revenue from Homecoming Weekend 2021
By Donovan Hunt | Oct. 6, 2021Ben Ziff, manager at Donkey Coffee, said it will be interesting to see how COVID-19 affects Athens businesses during Homecoming 2021.
OU student organizations express excitement, prepare for 2021 Homecoming parade
By Tre Spencer | Oct. 5, 2021The Homecoming parade is back, and several student organizations are prepping for the return and marching on Saturday.
Faculty Senate: Upcoming Board of Trustees meeting addressed, resolution to rule out bonuses
By Abby Neff | Oct. 5, 2021The Faculty Senate debated a resolution Monday night that sought to eliminate bonuses for high-paid administrators.
Tau Kappa Epsilon joins OU’s campus as new fraternity
By Addie Hedges | Oct. 3, 2021Tau Kappa Epsilon is currently a provisional chapter at Ohio University but will soon be a fully operational chapter on campus.
OU Student Senate hosts town hall with Athens City Council candidates
By Sophia Young | Oct. 1, 2021The event included independent At-large candidates Damon Krane and Iris Virjee.
Student Senate: Body discusses OU’s Make Respect Visible campaign
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 1, 2021Senate also discussed the university’s mandated anti-hazing education modules.
Graduate Student Senate: Body receives update on OU’s COVID-19 response
By Payton Daugherty | Sep. 29, 2021Senate also discussed the university’s new mandatory online hazing education training for all students, faculty and staff.
Education majors return in-person for observation, internships
By Kennedy Ogden | Sep. 28, 2021Students have expressed excitement upon returning to the classroom for student teaching experiences.
Dining halls adapt to employee shortages
By Alyssa Cruz | Sep. 28, 2021Frank Pazzanese, executive director of Culinary Services, said the shortage is a “serious problem” OU is trying to address.
OU implements mandatory hazing prevention training
By Molly Wilson | Sep. 28, 2021The online training is required to be completed by Oct. 7 at 11:59 p.m.
OU students report, discuss breakthrough COVID-19 cases on campus
By Paige Fisher | Sep. 23, 2021Both vaccinated and unvaccinated OU students have been testing positive for COVID-19.
Student Senate: Body approves appointments to Judicial Panel, LGBTQA+ Affairs Commission
By Ryan Maxin | Sep. 23, 2021Patricia McSteen, Senate advisor and interim senior associate vice president and dean of students, discussed Collin’s Law with Senate.
FEAR Lab works to study anxiety, loneliness during COVID-19 pandemic
By Emma Skidmore | Sep. 23, 2021The lab works with both graduate and undergraduate students.
Athena Cinema to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test for entry
By Molly Wilson | Sep. 22, 2021The Cinema did not stipulate whether physical or photo proof of vaccination is required.
OUPD reports two sexual offenses in residence halls
By Molly Wilson | Sep. 22, 2021Both sexual offense reports were taken on East Green.
OU lifts domestic travel restrictions
By Molly Wilson | Sep. 20, 2021International university-related travel is still restricted and students must seek approval from the university.
