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.
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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.
Former SNL writer to share comedy secrets
By Anjelica Oswald | Oct. 11, 2011Gilmore Girls, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Saturday Night Live and Sesame Street all have one common factor: Comedian, actor and writer Michael C. McCarthy has contributed on and off-screen to each.
Student Senate to vote on SB 5 resolution today
By Taylor LaPuma | Oct. 11, 2011After about three weeks of indecision and student protests, Ohio University’s Student Senate will vote on a resolution condemning the wording of Senate Bill 5.
Semi-pro team to kick off play in Nelsonville
By Brandon Kors | Oct. 11, 2011Southeast Ohio has always belonged to the ’Cats, but soon there will be a new Dawg in town.
Freshman blocker at home in a new school
By Nick Robbe | Oct. 11, 2011For the first time in her life, freshman Serena Warner is not in a class of her own. But although she is hitting the books in a new atmosphere, hitting the hardwood is old school for her.
Chemically aware
By Kelly Gifford | Oct. 11, 2011Lost in the debate about hydraulic fracturing is the possibility that some byproducts might cause problems worse than partisan gas.
State must justify lack of jobs to avoid federal fines
By Joshua Jamerson | Oct. 11, 2011The Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services is cracking down on families who are not meeting the requirements to receive cash assistance from the state.
New parking policy fills empty spaces
By SARA JERDE | Oct. 11, 2011Freshmen will have to try harder to lose their 15 now that on-campus parking is available to this year’s freshmen class.
Guest Column: Sexual assault program rings true with support
Oct. 10, 2011In light of the recent sexual assaults on Ohio University’s campus, we would like to make sure that our campus and community members are aware of the various proactive programs that engage advocacy and awareness.
OU continues 'variable' aid programs
By SARA JERDE | Oct. 10, 2011Ohio University students will not pay a reduced tuition rate next year, despite efforts from colleges nationwide to make themselves more marketable and competitive to students.
Bulldogs gain speed, strength over opponents
By Austin Stahl | Oct. 10, 2011Bigger. Faster. Stronger.
'Tis the Season
By Michael Thrasher | Oct. 10, 2011Fall craft beers have found a niche in Athens, where drinkers have hastily purchased the seasonal products since they began appearing on shelves in late August.
Speaking Bobcats place 4th in two weekend tournaments
Oct. 10, 2011Ohio University’s speech and debate team talked its way to success for the past two weeks.
Professor, musician publishes book
By Lindsay Friedman | Oct. 10, 2011This Wednesday at noon, students will have the chance to learn about dance and the musical traditions of Ghana's four main ethnic groups from local professor and author Paschal Yao Younge.
Paschal creates a new beat in the book world
By Lindsay Friedman | Oct. 10, 2011This afternoon, Paschal Yao Younge is putting down the drums and picking up a pen.
Record rains leave farmers strained
By Ryan Clark | Oct. 10, 2011After record spring rains delayed planting and damaged crops, some local farmers are fighting to stay afloat.
Graduate Student Senate: Committee to revise healthcare as current plan expires
By SARA JERDE | Oct. 10, 2011Ohio University’s insurance plan with United Healthcare ends at the end of this year, and as university administrators prepare to revise the healthcare plan, so do students.
No plans to quit euthanasia method for area dog shelter
By Evan Smith | Oct. 10, 2011Despite outcry against the use of carbon monoxide in dog shelter euthanasia, the Athens County Dog Shelter has no intentions of changing its current system of dealing with overcrowding.
Blue Pencil Comedy writes Chicago comedian into act
By Lindsay Friedman | Oct. 10, 2011Even though professional comedian and Chicago native Andy Woodhull thinks Ohio University is Ohio State University, Blue Pencil Comedy still plans on welcoming the comedian with an open mind and an open stage.
