Ohio BCI office opening in Athens
By Alex Stuckey | May 12, 2011A new regional office of the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation will open in Athens to serve Southeast Ohio Counties.
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Student Senate Elections: Final matchup spans wide range of topics
By Joe Fox | May 12, 2011Executives from the two parties running for Ohio University Student Senate seats next year sparred over their platforms’ differences last night at the campaign season’s final debate.
OU extends enrollment deadline following delay
By Pamela Engel | May 12, 2011Prospective freshmen who were awarded scholarships from Ohio University now have an extra couple of weeks to confirm their intents to enroll.
Tuition may increase for OU med students
By Pamela Engel | May 12, 2011Students in Ohio University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine could pay $1,329 more in tuition next year.
Guitarist ready for Nelsonville stage
By Adam Wagner | May 12, 2011A bird in flight adorns the back of Justin Townes Earle’s left hand. On the other is a tattoo of two sledgehammers.
A The Plains man accused of molestation
By Rachel Snively | May 11, 2011An Athens County man appeared in court yesterday for sex crimes against two children.
Man cracks Big Mamma's window
May 11, 2011An unidentified man broke the front window of a local restaurant early Tuesday morning with estimated damage at $200.
Local DJs put new spin on turntable duel
By Nicolien Buholzer | May 11, 2011Whether you know them separately as Capt. PlannedIT and DJ ProBono or as the DJ-duo Calvin and Wobbez, seniors Jason Karikas and Paul Bonasera are mixing up the DJ scene.
Nausea, Heartburn, Information
By Steph Doan | May 11, 2011Reaching for the aspirin bottle might be many students’ first defense against unexplained aches and pains; however, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine assistant professors Thad Wilson and Stevan Walkowski offer insight into the mysteries behind common ailments.
OU joins collaborative on high-risk drinking
By Leah Fightmaster | May 11, 2011Ohio University is joining a research group to discuss ways to reduce high-risk drinking on college campuses.
University Advancement to lose four more administrators
By Rebecca McKinsey | May 11, 2011After losing its director in December, Ohio University’s Office of University Advancement will lose three assistant vice presidents and the assistant to the vice president at the end of this year.
Foundation's gift funds future plans for college
By Pat Holmes | May 11, 2011In late April, the Osteopathic Heritage Foundations broke records with its multi-million-dollar gift to the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, but the Foundations’ relationship with the university spans decades.
Ohio forest flourishes to 241,000 plus acres
By Tara Golenberke | May 11, 2011In 1934, the state of Ohio sent a petition to Congress asking to create a national forest and to begin restoration of the land.
'Imposter' Twitter account offers pearls of wisdom from a fake McDavis
By Rebecca McKinsey | May 11, 2011A recently created faux Twitter account sporting OU President Roderick McDavis’ name posts tweets atypical of the normal presidential updates — including some talking about taking shots, being fly and doing “curls for the girls.”
Preachers tell passersby to "turn to Jesus"
By Tristan Navera | May 11, 2011A pair of street preachers has taken up residence across from Baker University Center.
Softball: 'Cats win 'dogfight'
By Bart Logan | May 11, 2011Just before the first pitch of Wednesday’s first-round tournament match-up, Miami starter Jessica Simpson was named Mid-American Conference Pitcher of the Year. Apparently the Bobcats didn’t get the memo.
Convicted rapist appeals, cites warrants, evidence
By Marika Lee | May 11, 2011A Philadelphia man who is spending 30 years in prison for raping an Athens woman he met online filed an appeal brief yesterday.
