Student Senate: OU vice president for Finance and Administration discusses university budget
By Colt Austen | Feb. 13, 2019Ohio University is using spending reserves to cover costs as well as raising incoming student tuition.
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OU president denies former LGBT Center director’s grievance
By Ellen Wagner | Feb. 13, 2019delfin bautista submitted their grievances to OU President Duane Nellis after they were denied an appeal by Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion Gigi Secuban on Jan. 25.
Energy use at Ohio University has increased in past five years
By Taylor Johnston | Feb. 13, 2019While the university has plans in place to decrease the use of the different utilities on campus, other outside factors may affect its energy consumption.
OU to fund new HCOM building with $54M internal loan; university now nearly $443M in debt
By Colt Austen | Feb. 13, 2019Ohio University will be paying off the internal loan until March 2049.
High-profile alumni scandals are helping change OU’s culture, years after initial reports
By George Shillcock | Feb. 12, 2019Allegations of sexual assault and misconduct faced by OU alumni Matt Lauer and Roger Ailes are continuing to spark important conversations surrounding sexual violence and harassment survivors.
Student Senate: Body looks to pass two resolutions regarding Emeriti Status for members
By Ellen Wagner | Feb. 12, 2019The resolutions would allow Judicial Panel and non-voting members to be eligible for Emeriti Status.
OUPD receives second rape report of Spring Semester
By Ellen Wagner | Feb. 11, 2019The incident occurred during the Fall Semester.
Lactation rooms on campus provide private areas for those who breastfeed
By Abby Miller | Feb. 10, 2019There are seven lactation rooms available on the main campus and a mamava will soon open in The Convo.
Regional campuses have low sexual assault report rates, increased outreach
By Sarah M. Penix | Feb. 10, 2019The Women’s Center plans bring exhibits to regional campuses Fall Semester 2019.
New mental health position in OU athletic department designed to help student athletes
By Chloe Meyers | Feb. 7, 2019Michelle Pride was hired as a psychologist specializing in athletics in order to help student athletes.
Student Senate: Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion Gigi Secuban discusses plans for LGBT Center
By Colt Austen | Feb. 6, 2019Student Senate passed eight resolutions at the meeting.
HCOM uses largest single higher-education donation in Ohio history to grow college
By Colt Austen | Feb. 6, 2019The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has used the donation for construction and scholarships.
OU receives confirmed report of bedbugs in LGBT Center
By Taylor Johnston | Feb. 6, 2019The center is expected to reopen no later than Monday and is temporarily located in Baker 341.
Police Blotter: Student staggers down Smith Street; 911 hang-up call comes from abandoned home
By Megan Carlson | Feb. 6, 2019Plus, a confused student in Crawford Hall and a reported pan theft.
Ohio University, Athens officials continue the conversation about sexual assault
By Ellen Wagner | Feb. 5, 2019So far in the Spring Semester, there has been only one report on sexual assault. In the Fall Semester, there were 27 reports to APD and OUPD.
Graduate Student Senate: Members approved to amend current constitution
By Colt Austen | Feb. 5, 2019GSS members also appointed three new members.
Board of Trustees approves amendment that gives more autonomy to students
By Abby Miller | Feb. 5, 2019The student body as a whole would have the final say in Student Senate amendments instead of the Board of Trustees.
Student Senate: Athens City Planner presents about new Athens Comprehensive Plan
By Colt Austen | Feb. 5, 2019Members will also vote on nine resolutions at the meeting.
OUPD receives report of rape
By Ellen Wagner | Feb. 5, 2019This is the first report to OUPD and APD since Jan. 13.
Faculty Senate: Members discuss removal of LGBT Center director
By Tedi Delashmet | Feb. 4, 2019OU President Duane Nellis and Executive Vice President and Provost Chaden Djalali opened Monday night’s meeting.
