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Russ College's gift grows to $124M
By Betty Laudermilt | Oct. 12, 2011A 2008 gift to Ohio University’s Russ College of Engineering just got $29 million larger — now totaling the largest donation ever received by a public university in Ohio.
Take It Personally: California's new tanning law could shine on Ohio
Oct. 12, 2011Court Street — it can be considered the consumer center of Athens. Strolling down it, you’ll pass typical college-student attractions: several fast-food restaurants, a couple of bookstores and, coming soon, three tanning salons. That’s right, three.
Suspect arrested in Sept. 10 rape case
By Stefan Malmsten | Oct. 12, 2011The Gallipolis man charged with the rape of an Ohio University student was arraigned in Athens County Municipal Court yesterday and is denying that he had any sexual contact with the woman.
Posner returns to OU for Homecoming concert
By Michael Thrasher | Oct. 12, 2011After his first visit, he sported an Ohio basketball jersey in his music video for “Please Don’t Go.” Maybe Mike Posner will choose a football jersey after his return to Athens tonight.
For some Ohio coaches, there's no place like home
By Rob Ogden | Oct. 12, 2011Dozens of former Ohio University athletes will return to Athens this weekend to celebrate homecoming. And then there are those who never left.
Preparing for 'Movement' concert a delicate dance for OU students
By Kristin Salaky | Oct. 12, 2011This week, Ohio University students can attend a lab that’s not about dissecting; it’s about dancing.
Student Senate: SB 5 vote left off meeting agenda
By Taylor LaPuma | Oct. 12, 2011About 50 protesters stormed out of last night’s Ohio University Student Senate meeting after senate failed for the third week in a row to vote on a resolution condemning the wording of Senate Bill 5.
Adding a little 'green' to HGTV
By Stefan Malmsten | Oct. 12, 2011It was in Southeast Michigan at age 9 that local resident Jeff Wilson began to lay the foundational know-how that would lead to the creation of his passive solar pièce de résistance at 69 S. Shannon Ave.
Council contenders stress listening, communication
By Pat Holmes | Oct. 11, 2011With the conclusion of Nancy Bain’s 26-year career as an Athens City Councilwoman looming, the race to put a new face on the 3rd ward is on.
McDavis has no problem with Occupy OhioU protests
By Alex Westerh | Oct. 11, 2011A student group advocating for national reform has the support of President Roderick McDavis.
Student Senate to host mayoral debate, destination meeting
By Wesley Lowery | Oct. 11, 2011Ohio University's Student Senate is tossing its hat into the local political ring.
Football: Ohio defense hit hard by injuries
By Rob Ogden | Oct. 11, 2011Will the real Ohio defense please stand up?
The 'Wolfpack' stumbles into Baker tonight
By Betty Laudermilt | Oct. 11, 2011“The Wolfpack is back” in Athens this week thanks to the University Program Council.
Local food bank benefits from set of readings
By Jillian Fellows | Oct. 11, 2011Zakes Mda opened the Writers Harvest event last night by recalling a cantankerous mentor, sharing a room with a Japanese exchange student, and Jane Fonda.
Buckeye Forest Council pens Wayne 'fracking' protest letter, acre total over 3,000
By XANDER ZELLNER | Oct. 11, 2011In a recently filed protest letter to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, The Buckeye Forest Council alluded to the fact that there are hundreds more acres of land available for leasing in the Wayne National Forest.
Former OU student returns with new hip-hop act
By Nicolien Buholzer | Oct. 11, 2011After three years at Ohio University, Marcel Johnson chose to leave the university last year to pursue a music career.
Wage raise to have minimal effect on students
By Shawn Rudolph | Oct. 11, 2011Despite a 30-cent raise in the Ohio minimum wage set for 2012, area workers and Uptown businesses are anticipating a minimal amount of change from the increase.
Bone marrow drive has an 'enormous' impact after 4 years
By SARA JERDE | Oct. 11, 2011For three Ohio University students, a five-minute stop to have their cheeks swabbed last year has become an opportunity to save lives.
