OU could add senator for student veterans
Feb. 2, 2010Student Senate's discussion tonight will include whether to add to its ranks a senator to represent student military veterans.
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Man arrested for driving with stolen license plates
Feb. 2, 2010Police arrested a man yesterday after he was spotted driving with stolen license plates.
Wrestling: Captain can't make cut for 157 rankings
Feb. 2, 2010Though this could end up being a historic season in Athens, not every wrestler is satisfied with how things have played out.
Class lays out realistic marketing experience
Feb. 2, 2010This quarter, Ohio University juniors studying graphic design are creating and selling T-shirts for a class project while also getting hands-on experience in their field.
Shively sprinkler causes early morning alarm
Feb. 2, 2010Students living in Shively Hall were jarred awake by the familiar sound of a fire alarm yesterday morning after a faulty door-closing mechanism set off a sprinkler in the Grab N Go, flooding the area.
Hey Baby, What's Your Sine?: OU's heating plant remains rival of sustainability
Feb. 2, 2010Sustainability is the Captain Planet of today's college students. It's here to save our poor, defenseless campus from the clutches of green house gasses and mountains of potentially recyclable cans. Facing down sustainability in Athens is the Lausche Heating Plant.
Women's Basketball: Bobcats trying to become road warriors
Feb. 2, 2010Since clamping down against Eastern Michigan, the Bobcats have procured a level of stingy only known to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Elliptical energy falls short of projected goal
Feb. 2, 2010Ping Recreation Center's 20 elliptical machines are generating far less energy than anticipated, but Ohio University administrators say they are not worried about the shortfall.
Threat sparks fearful reaction
Feb. 2, 2010Although threats of racial violence at nearby Hocking College appeared empty, many of Ohio University's black students were on high alert yesterday - some even skipped class to avoid becoming potential targets.
Delta Tau Delta asks for appeal
Feb. 2, 2010A second Ohio University hearing board will review Delta Tau Delta's suspension today after the fraternity's request for an appeal.
Post Letter: 'Post' disappoints, waits too long to cover Reader tenure story
Feb. 1, 2010We write this letter as journalism students who feel that The Post has slacked in what should be its primary job: reporting the news. Last Friday, Assistant Professor Bill Reader of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism went before a Faculty Senate committee to appeal for his job. Professor Reader has been in the middle of a vicious tenure battle for the better part of a year now. What has resulted is a vicious attack on his character from what we feel are unsubstantiated claims. Furthermore, one of the most unfortunate aspects of this situation is that, until Monday, The Post failed to report what was happening. Instead, they chose to utilize a wait-and-see approach.
Editor's Note: Coverage of OU journalism instructor meets ethical standard
Feb. 1, 2010The Post didn't write about Assistant Professor Bill Reader's tenure struggle for almost a year. We don't write a story every time a faculty member is granted or denied tenure, even if that instructor is in our college.
OU to improve sidewalks, comply with Disabilities Act
Feb. 1, 2010Ohio University is overturning bricks once again as the sidewalks around Scripps Hall undergo renovation.
Gwinn demands that student revoke letter
Feb. 1, 2010A former Democratic party leader wants an Ohio University student to retract a letter he wrote to The Athens NEWS, saying the letter is libelous.
Post Letter: Supreme Court's decision on political donations overblown
Feb. 1, 2010Kevin Zieber's column about the recent Supreme Court ruling that overturned the prohibition on corporations and labor unions to spend money on political speech before elections had justifiable concern, albeit misguided. Justice Anthony Kennedy, who wrote the main opinion for the ruling, said when Government seeks to use its full power
Intercollegiate group recommends alternate look at athletics funding
Feb. 1, 2010Ohio University's Faculty Senate has been discussing athletic spending this year through an ad hoc committee and through membership in a national organization that hopes to change the way Division I schools fund their athletic programs.
HR administrator leaves for similar position at Purdue
Feb. 1, 2010Ohio University's chief human resource officer announced yesterday that he will leave Athens in March and accept a position at Purdue University, making him the second top administrator to leave OU this calendar year.
Career Fair offers students free exposure, experience
Feb. 1, 2010Job-hungry students can circulate their résumés, chat with potential employers and fill out internship applications at today's Winter Career and Internship Fair.
Health Nut: Safer decisions help students avoid injury, death
Feb. 1, 2010I haven't been to the gym in almost six months. Eat right and exercise is every doctor's best advice, but despite the risks, I don't exercise. It's my choice, if not a very smart one.
