City Council: Debate continues over Baileys Trail, short term rentals
By Vinny Ramundo | Oct. 15, 2019Baileys Trail is expected to bring an increase in tourism to Athens.
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OU sees increase of emotional support animals on campus
By Emma Skidmore | Oct. 13, 2019There are currently 52 approved assistance animals at the university, which is a 1% increase over the past two years.
Board of Trustees plans for declining enrollment numbers
By News Staff Report | Oct. 10, 2019Enrollment is declining, but graduating classes are growing.
Marching 110 suspended after hazing allegations
By Nolan Simmons | Oct. 10, 2019It is the 14th student organization under investigation by the university.
The most popular majors from then and now
By Kirsten Thomas | Oct. 10, 2019Biological sciences and journalism have been two of the most popular undergraduate majors within the last 20 years.
Alumni band members return to relive old memories
By Emma Skidmore | Oct. 9, 2019About 300 past members of the Marching 110 returned to play on the field again for Homecoming weekend.
Student Senate: Interim LGBT director and student trustees present
By Regan Gray | Oct. 9, 2019The interim LGBT Director and Student Trustees updated Student Senate on the issues and progress of their organizations.
Three sorority chapters and a professional fraternity receive cease and desists
By Abby Miller | Oct. 9, 2019The four chapters are currently under investigation.
Faculty Senate: General education reform, software policy issues discussed
By Emma Skidmore | Oct. 7, 2019Faculty Senate heard from OU President Duane Nellis on the suspension of fraternities on campus.
OUPD investigating ninth fraternity complaint
By Ian McKenzie | Oct. 7, 2019OUPD has not found any criminal activity in the allegations.
OUPD responds to unsubstantiated active shooter claim
By Nolan Simmons | Oct. 3, 2019OUPD posted a statement on Twitter regarding an unsubstantiated claim about an active shooter in Bromley Hall.
OU suspends all fraternity chapters after hazing allegations
By Ian McKenzie | Oct. 3, 2019The suspension comes after hazing allegations for seven chapters and cease and desists for two.
Student Senate: Body discusses viral arrest video; Active Minds presents on mental health
By Regan Gray | Oct. 2, 2019Active Minds aims to end the stigma surrounding mental health.
Ohio University reimagines general education to better meet student needs
By Maddie Bussert | Oct. 2, 2019OU’s curriculum is behind competing universities.
Graduate Student Senate: Discussion on constitutional amendments, issue summary
By Emma Skidmore | Oct. 1, 2019The change would remove the Board of Trustees from the process.
OU chapter of ACACIA fraternity receives cease and desist
By Abby Miller | Oct. 1, 2019The university received allegations the organization engaged in activities that put “the health and safety” of its members at risk.
Student Senate: President Nellis presents on Ohio University’s progress
By Regan Gray | Sep. 25, 2019President Nellis talks with student senate on the need to enhance OU’s academic reputation.
Rain or shine, the Scalia Lab will make a forecast
By Nolan Simmons | Sep. 25, 2019The Scalia Laboratory for Atmospheric Analysis has been predicting the weather every day since the early ‘80s.
Richland Avenue pedestrian passageway construction to begin in March 2020
By Taylor Burnette | Sep. 11, 2019The Richland Avenue Pedestrian Passageway will begin March 1, 2020, thanks to a timeline compromise with the university.
Student Senate: Lindsey Rudibaugh presents on the importance of experiential learning
By Regan Gray | Sep. 11, 2019Senate meeting include presentations on experiential learning and a city safety app.
