Gender inclusive housing petition requests more housing options for Ohio University’s LGBTQ+ students
By Claire Schiopota | Apr. 6, 2021Esme Scarberry shares her housing story.
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OU men’s basketball’s success benefits university, local businesses
By Ryan Maxin | Apr. 5, 2021While the university gained from OU’s achievements, it also spent more than $17,000 on advertising.
OU graduate students practice balancing life and work while teaching remotely
By Claire Schiopota | Apr. 4, 2021Teaching assistants have had to help students struggling with their mental health during the coronavirus pandemic, although they are not trained to do so.
Student Senate: Jenny Hall-Jones shares OU's plans to open two culinary facilities for dine-in
By Lydia Colvin | Mar. 31, 2021Jenny Hall-Jones shared that Nelson Court and Front Room Coffeehouse have plans to have some dine-in options within the next week.
Taking a look at OU’s Student Senate executive candidate platforms
By Claire Schiopota | Mar. 31, 2021Multiple candidates have made it a goal to focus on students’ well-being.
Graduate Student Senate: Proper pronoun usage to be enforced; body stands with AAPI community
By Bekah Bostick | Mar. 30, 2021GSS condemned racism toward the AAPI community and announced its election results.
Students outraged over possible changes to OU's Center for Law, Justice and Culture
By Sophia Young | Mar. 30, 2021Ohio University students have spoken out across platforms to voice their opposition to proposed cuts to the center.
Hundreds attend virtual kick-off event for Collin’s Law letter writing campaign
By Maya Morita and Molly Wilson | Mar. 29, 2021Kathleen Wiant shared her son's story at a letter-writing campaign Zoom kick-off event.
OU community members protest proposed changes to Center for Law, Justice and Culture on College Green
By Ryan Maxin | Mar. 27, 2021Dozens of demonstrators held signs, spoke and chanted in support of the Center for Law, Justice and Culture before presenting a petition to Cutler Hall.
COVID-19 precautions in dining halls result in issues with food waste, portioning
By Maya Morita | Mar. 25, 2021With the new protocols in place for students getting food at dining halls, many have seen problems with waste being created from the portions provided in to-go containers.
OU to collaborate on statewide campaign in support of Collin's Law
By Maya Morita and Molly Wilson | Mar. 25, 2021Ohio University will be leading a letter-writing campaign for Collin’s Law with a kick-off event over Zoom on Monday at 8 p.m.
OU finalizes dates and times for Spring 2021 commencement ceremonies
By Ryan Maxin | Mar. 25, 2021The ceremonies will be held throughout four days at the end of April and the start of May.
Student Senate: Bill defending Center for Law, Justice and Culture passed
By Lydia Colvin | Mar. 25, 2021Student Senate heard two presentations focusing on diversity and inclusion.
OU rolls out vaccination registry in anticipation for Summer, Fall Semesters
By Jack Knudson | Mar. 24, 2021The university is collecting data from fully vaccinated community members using the OHIO Voluntary Vaccine Registry survey.
OU receives Voter Friendly Campus distinction for 2021, 2022
By Ryan Maxin | Mar. 23, 2021Ohio University's Center for Campus and Community Engagement played a large role in securing the distinction.
On-campus tours adapt to changing COVID-19 guidelines
By Molly Wilson | Mar. 22, 2021In-person tours are limited to 10 people.
Student opinions split over effectiveness of OU’s COVID Campus Liaisons
By Ryan Maxin | Mar. 21, 2021While some students feel they were taken care of, others feel left in the dark.
OU's only campus market accepting SNAP food benefits closed for semester
By Mary Jane Sanese | Mar. 18, 2021Jefferson Marketplace being closed for the Spring Semester can bring challenges to students struggling with food accessibility.
City of Athens, OU warn students about participating in fest season
By Colleen McLafferty | Mar. 18, 2021Students who engage in or plan fests could face criminal charges.
OU employee in Coshocton County to encourage economic development in recovering coal town
By Anna Millar | Mar. 17, 2021Sherri Gibson, an employee of Ohio University, is placed in the Coshocton County Port Authority to help bring business to the area.
