Student Senate: New members sworn into office
By Grant Ritchey | Sep. 16, 2020Interim officers handed over the reigns to newly elected representatives.
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OU journalism faculty member sues university for discrimination following sexual harrassment investigations
By Ian McKenzie and Nolan Simmons | Sep. 15, 2020Yusuf Kalyango alleges that the university discriminated against him during sexual assault investigations due to his race, gender and national origin.
Student Senate announces 2020 election results
By Emma Skidmore | Sep. 15, 2020More students voted this year compared to last year.
Faculty Senate: New COVID-19 testing, Phase 2 strategies announced
By Jillian Craig | Sep. 15, 2020There is not a certain COVID-19 case threshold that needs to be hit for Phase 2 students to not return.
Graduate Student Senate to tackle health insurance during the year
By Grant Ritchey | Sep. 10, 2020Graduate Student Senate is focusing on lowering health insurance rates this school year.
Activists in Athens press on despite challenges of COVID-19 and remote learning
By Bekah Bostick | Sep. 10, 2020Campus activism has continued both in-person and online.
Faculty Senate seeks support from OU administration during COVID-19 pandemic
By Jillian Craig | Sep. 9, 2020The concerns Faculty Senate has are those that have persisted since the spring.
Graduate Student Senate: New members appointed, rules discussed during first meeting of the year
By Bekah Bostick | Sep. 8, 2020GSS executive officers inducted new members and showed them what meetings include.
OU child care center caregiver tests positive, all activities suspended
By Ian McKenzie | Sep. 8, 2020OU plans to reopen the center Sept. 21.
At least 7,200 students to be invited to return to campus during Phase 2
By Ian McKenzie | Sep. 8, 2020Students are expected to participate in asymptomatic testing while invited to exposure-based testing.
Senate elections move forward as planned despite calls to reopen the ballot
By Bekah Bostick | Sep. 3, 2020The Senate Judiciary Panel is keeping applications closed to abide by the Rules and Procedures.
Counseling and Psychological Services phone number to be added to OU IDs
By Maya Morita | Sep. 1, 2020OU students will now have greater accessibility to mental health resources.
Students on and around campus express concerns about partygoers
By Erin Gardner | Aug. 30, 2020Students living on campus are worried about mask safety and social distancing.
Faculty share experiences, plans for teaching amid pandemic
By Lauren Serge | Aug. 27, 2020Faculty at Ohio University offer their perspective on how their classes were altered last spring as well as how they personally plan to remain safe while teaching this fall.
From the Editor’s Desk: Bobcats, it’s OK to be sad (or mad) about a virtual start to the fall semester
By Molly Schramm | Aug. 27, 2020Though virtual college may be the smartest decision during a global pandemic, that doesn’t make it any easier.
Campus construction continues amidst summer and COVID-19 pandemic
By Taylor Burnette | Aug. 27, 2020Projects include the Heritage College building and the new chemistry building.
Ohio University rolls out new COVID-19 safety guidelines in preparation for the return to campus
By Taylor Burnette | Aug. 27, 2020From take-away meals to who leaves the classroom first — here is what you need to know.
9 things every freshman should know
By Madyson Lewellyn | Aug. 27, 2020So, you’re a freshman again. Scratch that, it’s the last time you’ll ever be a freshman again. This time around may be a little different and all the more daunting, but thankfully, there’s a few tips that will make it smooth sailing.
Ping temporarily closed over COVID-19 concerns
By Sophia Englehart | Aug. 27, 2020All campus-affiliated gyms, including Ping Recreational facility, will be closed until it is deemed safe to reopen during the phased return.
OU Students nervous about the upcoming semester
By Taylor Burnette | Aug. 27, 2020Student worries range from community health to entering the job market amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
