Five OU Board of Trustees members have had absences this year
By Kaitlyn McGarvey | Apr. 17, 2017The Ohio Revised Code states that trustees must attend at least three-fifths of meetings.
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Bryan Benchoff to leave Ohio University Foundation
By Megan Henry | Apr. 17, 2017A university-wide search committee will be created and a search firm will be hired to fill the position.
Graduate Student Senate: Members to vote on two resolutions and initiate new executives
By Maddie Capron | Apr. 17, 2017The two resolutions will focus on funding for the March for Science and changing the Rules and Procedures.
Records show McDavis netted more than $1 million in deferred compensation
By Lauren Fisher | Apr. 17, 2017Two deferred compensation accounts, set aside for the former president until his departure, contained $1.012 million.
OU administrator running fourth Boston Marathon today; Coffee shops offer dairy-free options
By Bennett Leckrone | Apr. 17, 2017Your daily Athens newsletter
FIlm Review: 'Power Rangers'
By Richard Morris | Apr. 16, 2017"Go go" do anything but watch this movie.
Pet Instagram Review: Tuna, the dog with an awkward smile
By Sean Wolfe | Apr. 16, 2017His overbite will charm you.
Endowment dollars traced to tobacco, oil and private prison companies
By Jeremy Hill | Apr. 16, 2017OU's investment policy allows donor money to end up in the hands of tobacco and oil companies.
TV Review: The Scotsman rolls back into ‘Samurai Jack’ with his daughters in tow
By Alex McCann | Apr. 16, 2017The boisterous fan-favorite returned to the cartoon Saturday to fight against Aku.
Front Room now offers more dairy alternatives
By Abbey Marshall | Apr. 16, 2017New options include almond and coconut milk.
New bill signed by President Trump overturns FCC regulations from Obama era
By Kevin Pan | Apr. 16, 2017The new bill allows internet service providers to collect user data such as browsing history without consent.
City Council: Resolution opposing Trump's budget cuts to be passed
By Brook Endale | Apr. 16, 2017Council members will also begin planning for Ohio Brew Week.
Annual International Street Fair to start Saturday; Sook Center construction to begin in the fall
By Jeremy Hill | Apr. 14, 2017Your daily Athens newsletter.
Athens High School graduation rate surpasses state of Ohio's
By Aubree Dix | Apr. 13, 2017More than 90 percent of Athens High School seniors are expected to graduate.
$4.3 million of construction on Sook Center to begin in the fall
By Emily Leber | Apr. 13, 2017The Sook Center, an academic center for student-athletes, will be built by fall 2018.
How forest conservation creates problems for Vinton County
By Luke Torrance | Apr. 13, 2017The Vinton Furnace State Forest provides a refuge for local wildlife and a spot for recreation, but it also hinders the ability of struggling Vinton County to bring in revenue.
How the DMV server goes down and how it is fixed
By Taylor Johnston | Apr. 13, 2017The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles keeps up with issues its server may cause.
Author to recount family's Holocaust story; Pro-life rally sparks counter protest
By Jonny Palermo | Apr. 13, 2017Your daily Athens newsletter
Teaching Empathy: HCOM teaches students to be conscious of opioid crisis
By Margaret Mary Hicks | Apr. 12, 2017HCOM focuses on teaching students about having empathy and awareness during the opioid crisis.
Teaching in Southeast Ohio: Teachers adapting to children affected by opioid abuse
By Abbey Marshall | Apr. 12, 2017Teachers in Athens County provide training on recognizing neglect, although it is not opioid specific.
