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OU upperclassmen share tips on avoiding the Freshman 15
By Hannah Yang | July 9, 2013The Freshman 15 is many students’ nightmare when they head off to college. On average, students gain about eight pounds after an academic year, typically caused by drinking excessive amounts of alcohol and staying up late, according to an article in USA Today.
Former OU student charged with election fraud, forgery
By Kelly Fisher | July 8, 2013A former Ohio University student attended his sentencing in the Athens County Court of Common Pleas on July 2 for forgery and election fraud.
How I Met Your Mother
July 8, 2013"Cleaning House" -- Barney (Neil patrick Harris) learn his mother lied to him about events throughout his life, on HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, Monday, Sept. 27 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Wayne Brady ("Lets Make a Deal") returns as Barney's brother, James; Tony Award winner Ben Vereen guest stars as Sam. Photo: Adam Taylor/CBS
Hungry students not far from Uptown smorgasbord
By Brad Friedman | July 8, 2013When dining hall food just isn’t enough or mid-afternoon hunger strikes, a whole world of food is just a brief walk away.
Nick Offerman to visit Ohio University as part of Performing Arts Series
By Emily Bamforth | July 8, 2013Fans of NBC's Parks and Recreation rejoice. Nick Offerman, best known for portraying the office's manly-man, Ron Swanson, will head to the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium on Nov. 9 as part of his American Ham Comedy Tour.
TV: Barney’s brother is back on ‘How I Met Your Mother’
July 8, 2013By Meryl Gottlieb| mg986611@ohiou.edu| @buzzlightmeryl
UPDATE: Bank robber suspect turns himself in
By XANDER ZELLNER | July 8, 2013The man suspected of robbing the People's Bank on July 8 turned himself in to the Athens Police Department Saturday morning.
Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins
By Anjelica Oswald | July 7, 2013On July 8, Muslims all over the world are starting a daily fast for the holy month of Ramadan.
OU announces contest to speak to incoming freshmen
By Will Drabold | July 7, 2013To fire up The Convo filled with Bobcat freshmen, Ohio University officials are asking current upperclassmen to post online what they’d say. One applicant will be selected to speak at the annual President’s Convocation.
TV: ‘Glee’ season 5 casting changes
July 6, 2013By Meryl Gottlieb| mg986611@ohiou.edu| @buzzlightmeryl
Changes in provost's office shuffle OU employees into new positions
By Will Drabold | July 4, 2013Officials in Ohio University’s provost's office have one less position to fill, but other interim positions throughout the university have inadvertently been created.
Summer screenings provide more than just cool air conditioning
By William Ashton | July 4, 2013Starting this weekend, film fans heading to the local Athena Cinema might find that their visits help more than just themselves as they escape the summer heat.
OU ranked one of nation's most expensive public universities
By Will Drabold | July 2, 2013Ohio University was deemed one of the most expensive universities in the nation to attend, but officials claim the numbers aren’t an accurate representation of its costs.
The Plains Lions Club presents a Fabulous Fourth
By Devin Ellis | July 2, 2013The Plains Lions Club will be throwing its fifth annual Fabulous Fourth event July 3 and 4, which will include its first ever Senior Citizens Pageant.
Sports Column: NHL lockout was good for the league after the fact
By Alex Busch | July 2, 2013When the National Hockey League went into a lockout in early October, some fans thought the break of play would be the end of the league as we know it, but little did they know that a shortened season might be exactly what was needed to jumpstart popularity.
