McDavis discusses campus safety in annual address to Student Senate
By Taylor LaPuma | Oct. 12, 2011Ohio University’s President Roderick McDavis stressed the importance of safety at the Student Senate meeting last night.
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After summer seclusion, The Ridges trek back to Athens for songs' debut
By Nicolien Buholzer | Oct. 12, 2011Although The Ridges released their self-titled studio album in the spring, the orchestral-folk band did not spend its summer basking in the rays of success. Instead, it went right back to work writing music.
House bill could delay fracking's arrival
By Alex Stuckey | Oct. 12, 2011More than 600 detrimental chemicals could permeate 95 percent of Athens’s drinking water supply if hydraulic fracturing begins at Wayne National Forest — a possibility weighing heavy on the minds of Ohio legislators and Athens city officials.
Grammy-winning guru blurs folk-country line
By Nicolien Buholzer | Oct. 12, 2011Five-time Grammy winner Mary Chapin Carpenter is set to take the stage in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium Sunday night as the Ohio University Campus Involvement Center presents “An Evening with Mary Chapin Carpenter.”
Golf: Bobcat brothers swing for sib rivalry
By Brandon Kors | Oct. 12, 2011Shooting for the moon is a lofty goal, and Bobcat senior co-captain John Mlynarski and his freshman brother Andrew aim to make birdie.
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.
