Ping, Well-Being Center debuts massage chairs to combat stress
By Bianca Grim | Oct. 22, 2024Ohio University’s Ping Recreation and Well-being Center recently added massage chairs to its facilities to help students combat academic stress.
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Campus-wide donation drive held for those affected by Hurricane Helene
By Mary Kate McNamee | Oct. 22, 2024Ohio University organized a campus-wide donation drive for those heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene, urging students and community members to donate
Senate works to remove meal periods
By Elizabeth Talaga | Oct. 18, 2024Student Senate is introducing a bill to change the meal periods included with the traditional meal plan.
OU journalism thrives with essential support
By Drew Hoffmaster | Oct. 18, 2024Ohio University Center for Student Engagement has more than 20 student media organizations, ranging from magazines, newspapers, podcasts and more, which need legal and financial help at times.
Faculty Senate met Monday discussing compensation, executive searches, college policy updates
By Mary Kate McNamee | Oct. 16, 2024Monday night, the faculty senate gathered to discuss faculty compensation, the continuous executive searches, and college policy updates and guidelines
Student for Justice in Palestine protest State of the University address
By Elizabeth Talaga | Oct. 15, 2024Students for Justice in Palestine held a protest while OU President Lori Gonzalez gave the first State of the University address Thursday morning.
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.
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.
