Committee to consider 13 students for trustee position
By Tristan Navera | Apr. 12, 2011Applicants for Ohio University’s newest student trustee face stiff competition if they hope for the position.
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Alumni 'like' OU social media
By Tristan Navera | Apr. 12, 2011When Jim Harris steps into work, he logs into Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn right away.
Efficiency urged at forum
By Pat Holmes | Apr. 12, 2011About 30 Ohio University employees and students gathered in the Walter Hall Rotunda yesterday to discuss last Friday’s budget proposal and share their questions with university administrators.
Student Senate live blog: April 13
By Joe Fox, Kaitrin McCoy | Apr. 12, 2011This is The Post's live blog for the April 13, 2011 Student Senate meeting.
OU grad shreds record with half-court heroics
By Wesley Lowery | Apr. 12, 2011As the clock ticked down from one minute, Ohio University alumnus Adam Beatrice grabbed one of the dozen basketballs sitting at half court and heaved it toward the basket.
Bloomberg presents free financial assessment test for OU students
By Rebecca McKinsey | Apr. 12, 2011Students interested in financial careers will receive the opportunity Friday to have their skills assessed and displayed for potential employers — without paying a cent.
Laughs dedicated to former professor at Comedy Caravan
By Bridget Mallon | Apr. 12, 2011One of Ohio University’s most popular professors will be honored tonight with a special memorial standup comedy show at Jackie O’s, 18 W. Union St. The weekly Comedy Caravan show will memorialize Melvin Helitzer, who died April 11, 2009.
Governor expected to sign bill, allowing Teach for America to come to Ohio
By Pamela Engel | Apr. 12, 2011Gov. John Kasich is expected to sign a bill that will allow Teach for America — a program one Ohio University dean opposes — to come to Ohio.
New release brings 'bliss'
By Andy Collier | Apr. 12, 2011In 2006, over a foundation of eardrum-piercing ringing guitars, drums bold enough to cause arrhythmia, and a distorted and disorienting layer of static, TV on the Radio painfully exclaimed, “My heart’s aflame, my body’s strained — but God I like it.”
Student film raises awareness of cancer caregiving
By Callie Driehorst | Apr. 12, 2011Editor’s Note: Brock Fowler, stills photographer for The Passageway, is an employee of The Post.
Sheriff Deputy indicted on 8 felony counts
By Marika Lee | Apr. 12, 2011The head of the Narcotics Enforcement Team has continued to receive his normal deputy’s salary since being placed on paid leave after his September arrest — despite a grand jury indictment this week.
VIDEO: Alumnus breaks Guinness World Record
By Wesley Lowery | Apr. 11, 2011Here is a link to Ohio University alumnus Adam Beatrice, who broke the Guinness World Record for most half-court shots made in one minute
Academic units must chop costs
By Pamela Engel | Apr. 11, 2011Some Ohio University faculty members criticized the administration’s decision to distribute the most severe budget cuts to academic colleges at yesterday’s budget forum.
Joe McLaughlin reacts to conversation at Faculty Senate
By Alex Westerh | Apr. 11, 2011Ohio University Faculty Senate Chair Joe McLaughlin talks about Faculty Senate's "extraordinary" meeting on April 11 with Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit and Vice President for Finance and Administration Stephen Golding.
Faculty Senate: Educators concerned with budget cuts' aim
By Pat Holmes | Apr. 11, 2011Ohio University administrators fielded questions about budget reduction targets, while senators voiced concerns about the university’s commitment to academic quality at last night’s “extraordinary” Faculty Senate meeting.
A Town Called Athens: Students must be active in city politics
Apr. 11, 2011This fall, Athens will have elections for City Council and the mayor.
Chaos Theories: Today's blogs tackle methods of truth
Apr. 11, 2011If you throw a stone on college campuses today, chances are you’ll hit someone who keeps a blog (but don’t test it). This trend has increased exponentially in recent years, becoming a habitual part of everyday life.
Former OU student takes plea agreement
By Rachel Snively | Apr. 11, 2011A former Ohio University student pleaded guilty to abduction in the Athens County Court of Common Pleas Friday.
