Students, grads celebrate 207 years of OU
By Sabrina Fawley | Oct. 16, 2011Ohio University alumni returned to the familiar red bricks of Athens this weekend for Homecoming 2011.
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Hocking College searches for financial plan to sustain solar project
By Kaitlynn Grady | Oct. 16, 2011Financial plans to implement the eighth-largest campus solar panel system in the nation are in the works between Hocking College officials and Third Sun Solar Power.
Occupy OhioU: Gender stereotypes are prevalant, slow social movement
By XANDER ZELLNER | Oct. 16, 2011Atop Morton Hill, once home to the Oasis dining hall, 35 people sat listening to a lecture by political theory professor Judith Grant on the basis of the Occupy OhioU protests and the prevalence of gender and social movements in today's society.
Occupy OhioU: Cuts to education won't help recession
By Brian Vadakin | Oct. 16, 2011The normally vacant spot that used to house the Oasis dining facility was home to about 30 people today as they crowded around Mark Scarcelli to hear about the danger of education cuts and the decline of the middle class.
Janelle Monae graces OU on tour
By Andrew Poulsen | Oct. 16, 2011After releasing the hit debut LP, The ArchAndroid, rubbing elbows with the likes of Prince and Stevie Wonder at Bonnaroo, and performing with Bruno Mars and B.o.B. at the Grammy’s, soul and hip hop diva Janelle Monáe certainly is not in Kansas City anymore.
Advancement office hires administrator, narrows search on other unfilled positions
By Alex Felser | Oct. 16, 2011Ohio University has hired one new employee and located lead candidates for multiple unfilled vice president positions in the University Advancement office.
Football: Homecoming game was first home loss for 'Cats
By Michael Stainbrook | Oct. 16, 2011Immediately after Ohio’s loss to Ball State Saturday, the easy question to ask was, “What if?”
Volleyball: Ohio splits weekend series
By Nick Robbe | Oct. 16, 2011Animal biology says mammals don’t lay eggs, but in the match against Ball State, the Bobcats could not scramble to find a win.
Occupy OhioU: Students should consider consequences of loans
By Alex Felser | Oct. 16, 2011About 30 people sat on chairs and milk crates on the grassy lot at the top of Morton Hill to hear Deborah Thorne talk about student debt today.
Occupy OhioU: Cellphone journalism offers 'alternative form of documentation'
By Alex Felser | Oct. 16, 2011To conclude Monday’s Occupy OhioU “Free School” professor lectures, Ohio University faculty member Laura Larson led a discussion on cellphone photography.
Casa Nueva fesitivities celebrate 26th anniversary
By Elyse Freeman | Oct. 16, 2011In the spring of 1985, eight recently unemployed workers dreamt of a worker-owned cooperative that would bring nouveau-Mexican food to Athens. Today, Casa Nueva, 6 W. State St., has transformed into a community staple.
Weekend 'no more rowdy' than past
By Will Drabold | Oct. 16, 2011Though Homecoming is traditionally a rowdy weekend for Athens police, there were no surprises when Ohio University alumni flooded Uptown restaurants and bars before, during and after Saturday’s parade.
Soccer: 'Veteran leadership' leads to weekend win
By Mike Brienza | Oct. 16, 2011There are moments in a season when teams come together, and this weekend, the Bobcats united to notch another conference win.
Newly illegal drugs go up in smoke
By Ryan Clark | Oct. 16, 2011As of yesterday, Ohioans are no longer allowed to possess, sell or manufacture chemicals found in “bath salts” and synthetic cannabinoids, both of which obtain chemicals that produce similar effects to that of marijuana.
Straight from Stuckey at the Statehouse: Civil protections cannot stop girl bullying problem
Oct. 16, 2011She’s perfect. She dons the latest clothes, shows off manicured nails and flips beautiful, glossy hair. She’s overly confident, popular, smart and good at sports. Adults love her.
High School Football: Bulldogs live up to homecoming hype
By Austin Stahl | Oct. 16, 2011The atmosphere was festive. The stadium was packed. The crowd was raucous. Yes, it was a homecoming celebration. But no, it wasn’t at Ohio University.
OU defies party school reputation, national standards, study show
By Sabrina Fawley | Oct. 16, 2011What is lurking in students’ medicine cabinet could be more harmful than helpful, a recent study finds.
