Alden Library completes central stairway renovations
By Drew Hoffmaster | Oct. 15, 2024The central stairway in Alden Library reopened Oct. 5 after being under renovation since last semester.
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Importance behind drinking laws, safety
By Drew Hoffmaster | Oct. 8, 2024Ohio University is known for its heavy drinking and partying during its Halloween weekend, which is the weekend before Halloween this year.
OU students, Housing and Residence Life prepare for Halloween
By Olivia Gilliand | Oct. 8, 2024A guest fee, wristbands and locked doors top the list of Housing and Residence Life regulations for Halloween weekend.
Hungry Cat allows traditional meal swipes
By Drew Hoffmaster | Oct. 3, 2024The Hungry Cat started accepting meal swipes this school year. Previously, students could use money, Bobcat Cash or Flex Points at the food truck.
Students express concern after weapon arrest
By Drew Hoffmaster | Oct. 1, 2024Since the arrest of an OU student for the possession of weapons, concerns around campus have grown about the possibility of assaults.
Students raise petition for in-training service dogs in dorms
By Jared Christopher | Sep. 30, 2024Having service animals in training in OU’s residence halls is a recent topic of discussion for students on campus, with members from 4 Paws and the Student Senate petitioning for their inclusion.
OU hosts university updates, discusses enrollment growth
By Elizabeth Talaga | Sep. 27, 2024Ohio University held its fourth university updates event Thursday afternoon to discuss enrollment growth and new academic leaders.
The City of Athens, local businesses prepare for Homecoming
By Drew Hoffmaster | Sep. 24, 2024The City of Athens and local businesses are preparing for Ohio University’s Homecoming Week a week earlier this year due to this year’s football schedule.
Alden Library purchases resource for students, faculty research
By Taylor Orcutt | Sep. 24, 2024Ohio University announced Alden Library purchased Sage Research Methods, a resource for student and faculty research and instruction, on Aug. 28. According to the library, the package will be accessible and updated through 2029.
Campus fills with excitment for Family Weekend
By Sophia Anness | Sep. 17, 2024OU’s campus bustled with families during family weekend.
OU unveils new campus safety and security website
By Taylor Orcutt | Sep. 17, 2024At the end of August, OU unveiled a new University Safety and Security website and OHIO Alert design.
UAOU plans walk at homecoming parade
By Avery St. George | Sep. 17, 2024The UAOU is planning to attend this year’s homecoming parade Sept. 28 to officially represent itself as an organization and gain recognition for its cause.
Kristan Hawkins, anti-abortion protesters visit OU on tour
By Olivia Gilliand | Sep. 13, 2024Pro-Life Generation CEO and Students for Life President Kristan Hawkins made stopped in Athens for her first of seven nation-wide campus tour stops.
Student Senate welcomes new senators, motions
By Mary Kate McNamee | Sep. 13, 2024At Wednesday's Student Senate meeting, the University Program Council and International Student Union presented their upcoming events, and goals and new members were sworn in.
Students report campus Wi-Fi issues despite IT upgrades
By Drew Hoffmaster | Sep. 13, 2024Since returning to campus to campus, students have been reporting issues with the campus Wi-Fi. Students reported connectivity issues, even after making improvements.
OU dining's increasing food prices give back to students
By Mary Kate McNamee | Sep. 10, 2024Food prices have increased throughout the campus, leaving students with expensive options but additional funding for scholarships.
Student Senate holds first meeting, discusses rules, procedures
By Paige Fisher | Sep. 6, 2024Student Senate met Wednesday to establish rules and procedures and adds members during its first meeting of the year.
Student Senate, OU Culinary partner to bring fresh produce to Cat’s Cupboard
By Elizabeth Talaga | Sep. 6, 2024In spring 2024, Student Senate and Culinary Services partnered with Just Vertical to bring indoor gardens to OU’s dining halls and get fresh produce to Cat’s Cupboard, OU’s food pantry.
OU expects decrease in first-year enrollment
By Paige Fisher | Sep. 5, 2024Candace Boeninger, vice president of enrollment management, said during the Board of Trustees meeting that OU can expect a smaller freshman class than in past years, partially by design.
College of Fine Arts to be renamed after philanthropists
By Paige Fisher | Sep. 4, 2024The College of Fine Arts is being named after Jeffrey Chaddock and his husband Mark Morrow after the two made a $25 million gift commitment to advance OU’s College of Fine Arts.
