Students give up sleep for new morning classes
By Betty Laudermilt | Oct. 10, 2012Ohio University students might find themselves snoring in class even more than usual thanks to the university’s new semester schedule.
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University strives to combat climbing student-suicide rates
By Jenna Polen | Oct. 10, 2012More than 95 people die each day because of suicide, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and the number continues to rise.
Field Hockey: 'Well-drilled' Missouri State team stands in the way of Ohio's berth in MAC tournament
By Christian Hoppens | Oct. 10, 2012Missouri State hasn’t provided Ohio with much of an opposition in past seasons, as the Bears historically occupy the Mid-American Conference cellar.
Veteran coach becomes second to reach 100 wins in OU school history
By Christian Hoppens | Oct. 10, 2012Ohio field hockey coach Neil Macmillan recorded his 100th victory as an Ohio coach Saturday against Ball State, becoming only the second coach in program history to break the century mark.
OU students create databases to connect energy companies and suppliers
By Brandon Carte | Oct. 10, 2012What began as a single website to link shale gas drillers with companies that provide supplies has branched out into something unplanned for.
First Sustainability Plan report shows minimal progress
By Will Drabold | Oct. 10, 2012Ohio University has made mostly minimal progress towards its sustainability goals over the past year, according to the first Sustainability Plan progress report, released Thursday.
Appalachian festival to celebrate region
By Colette Whitney | Oct. 10, 2012Residents from across Appalachia will gather for a new festival that aims to celebrate the region’s diverse history and culture with nature’s fall colors.
LGBT coming-out experiences vary
By Kristin Salaky | Oct. 10, 2012With well-known figures like Frank Ocean and Anderson Cooper coming out publicly, it’s easy to forget that average LGBT individuals face this challenge daily.
Nursing students dance to raise awareness
By Olivia Young | Oct. 10, 2012The Ohio University nursing class of 2013 has the whole campus dancing for breast cancer awareness in hopes of leaving a legacy beyond just being the first in their program.
Young receives life sentence for child's death
By Marika Lee | Oct. 10, 2012More than 50 people crowded the courtroom at the Athens County Court of Common Pleas Wednesday for the sentencing hearing of Ashley J. Young.
Police searching for suspected credit card thief
By Ryan Clark | Oct. 10, 2012The Athens Police Department is seeking any information on the man pictured here. He is suspected of using a stolen credit card for a purchase at the Speedway on Richland Avenue during the late night hours of September 27th and early morning of the 28th, according to a news release from the department.
Athens City to include health care policies for domestic partnerships
By Sam Howard | Oct. 10, 2012In 2004, Ohio University revised its health care policy to provide benefits to domestic partners of its employees. Eight years later, the City of Athens is following suit.
Students, faculty to patrol on Halloween
By SARA JERDE | Oct. 10, 2012Ohio University’s Division of Student Affairs will be asking students to walk with faculty, staff and administration during Halloween.
Howard regains form on pitch after injury
By Brandon Kors | Oct. 10, 2012A collective silence fell over the crowd at Chessa Field Oct. 16, 2011 during Ohio’s match against Bowling Green. Then a junior, Ohio defender Paige Howard went to defend a ball played over the top and as she ran back toward Ohio’s goal, she collided with Ohio keeper Nicole Amari and a Falcon forward, taking a knee to the mouth.
Event to encourage debate about finances, election
By Kelly Fisher | Oct. 10, 2012Ohio University students will have the opportunity to debate about finances and the upcoming election on Thursday.
Memories, affordability draw couples back to the bricks
By Andrea Frazier, Sara Lowenstein | Oct. 10, 2012Editor’s note: This is the third of a four-part series examining weddings in Athens.
Search to book spring concert begins
By Will Drabold | Oct. 9, 2012Ohio University’s spring concert is still several months off, but OU is already compiling suggestions for a performer.
It's no NASCAR, but soccer is kind of fun
Oct. 9, 2012My original plan for this week’s new activity was to attend a jiu-jitsu class. However, the class I ended up going to was for kids.
