Greek Week charity dinner supports East African school
May 5, 2009Ohio University Greeks will host an international dinner tonight that will affect students across the world.
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State Budget Cuts: 'Rainy-day' fund at risk
May 5, 2009With the announcement that the state could tap into emergency funding to balance this year's budget, Ohio University budget planners said the deficit might finally force substantial cuts to higher education.
University hosts initialforum on upgrade costs
May 5, 2009Ohio University held its first of two open forums for students to hear about the benefits of a network and Student Information System upgrade that would be paid for with a $22 quarterly fee.
Single men, women both cat-friendly
May 5, 2009The stereotypical cat owner may be a woman, but Johnny Barton said he is just as likely to own an assortment of felines.
Swine flu: 2 new cases confirmed in Ohio
May 4, 2009The Ohio Department of Health has confirmed two additional cases of swine flu in Franklin County, bringing the total number of cases in Ohio to three.
The Right Stuff: Political correctness outweighs border health concerns
May 4, 2009Worried about swine flu? The U.S. government isn't. Oh, sure, the World Health Organization classified the A(H1N1) virus - also known as Mexican flu or swine flu
Council proposes wellhead protection
May 4, 2009Members of council discussed various improvements at last night's city council meeting, including wellhead protection, water system improvements and street repair.
The other side: Students fail to see similarity between the redistribution of wealth and grades
May 4, 2009If you're baffled by college students' enthusiastic support for Soviet-lite economic policies, you need to watch several short videos created by members of Young America's Foundation (YAF).
Cinco de Mayo:
May 4, 2009As Ohio University students and Athens residents mark Cinco de Mayo today, many might not realize what they are celebrating.
Student Senate Presidential Elections: Communication methods debated
May 4, 2009Student Senate presidential candidates Molly Shea and Robert Leary sparred over communication last night in the first debate of the election.
What they're doing with your dollar
May 4, 2009An average student at Ohio University pays thousands of dollars each quarter in general fees, technology fees and tuition. It's unlikely that a student knows where those funds go.
Provost candidate fields questions on plans for OU
May 4, 2009The first of three candidates for Ohio University's executive vice president and provost spent yesterday on campus meeting with students, faculty and administrators.
Behind the Scenes: Production manager ensures performances run smoothly
May 4, 2009Students who attend a show or concert at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium are entertained for a few hours. For Todd Coogan, however, the planning behind those events takes much longer.
Co-workers help cook recover after fire
May 4, 2009Wendy Wallace was an hour into her shift as cook at Bromley Hall dining hall when she overheard a volunteer fireman's radio announce that her house had caught fire.
Former officer's convictions to be expunged
May 4, 2009Court records detailing a former Athens police officer's convictions for dereliction of duty will soon be removed from public view.
Your Turn: Hegemony exists within our student government system
May 4, 2009I just wanted to write in and express my agreement with Mr. Bodie Stewart, a linguistics instructor here at OU. We do need a new Student Senate that respects and advocates for the student body. I want to break down, from my perspective, why that's not been possible for the last four years.
Grad student exhibition examines consumption
May 4, 2009When most people pour water or coffee, they don't analyze the liquids' container. Ohio University graduate student Nicholas Bivins, however, spent the past year working on
