Russ College to hold VW scandal lecture; Board of Trustees to meet today
By Jeremy Hill | Mar. 16, 2017Your daily Athens newsletter
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Student Senate: Body passes bill to oppose governor’s textbook initiative
By Anastasia Nicholas | Mar. 15, 2017Senate also passed a resolution calling for greater transparency in the budget review process.
Researchers disagree on effectiveness of mega-schools
By Bennett Leckrone | Mar. 15, 2017The proposed consolidation of Athens elementary schools into a single campus has created contention among citizens and researchers.
Board of Trustees: Next president to attend meeting; trustees to vote on Clippinger Hall renovations
By Megan Henry | Mar. 15, 2017The Board of Trustees will vote on tuition increases for HCOM and regional campus students.
Students celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Green Beer Day
By Abbey Marshall | Mar. 15, 2017Bars served dyed beer in the spirit of the Irish holiday.
It's Green Beer Day; Ohio medical pot laws could be strict
By Jonny Palermo | Mar. 15, 2017Your daily Athens newsletter
Graduate Student Senate: Body creates task force to support international students
By Maddie Capron | Mar. 14, 2017Interim President David Descutner discussed the univeristy budget, sustainability and support for international students with GSS members.
Ohio medical marijuana regulators proposing strict limits
By Nora Jaara | Mar. 14, 2017The limits are based on the content of a specific compound found in marijuana.
Local coffee shops don't monitor caffeine intake, despite potential safety concerns
By Aubree Dix | Mar. 14, 2017Indiana University has taken measures to limit the amount of espresso shots a student can order.
Police Blotter: Man arrested after Wendy’s brawl, mystery caller leads deputies on futile search
By Lauren Fisher | Mar. 14, 2017The Ohio University Police Department experienced a fairly quiet spring break, with only two alcohol citations and four drug-related incidents.
Student Senate: Body will discuss opposing proposed textbook initiative
By Maggie Campbell | Mar. 14, 2017Student Senate will discuss changing how SAC reimburses student organizations events.
County Commissioners: County officials to oppose state policy in Columbus
By Kevin Pan | Mar. 14, 2017A new policy requires regional jails to help the state of Ohio house inmates charged with fourth and fifth degree felonies at no additional cost.
Twitter tournament seeks best chicken tenders; OU's switch to Common App lifts application numbers
By Jeremy Hill | Mar. 14, 2017Your daily Athens newsletter
City Council: Athens residents debate East State Street project
By Brook Endale | Mar. 13, 2017Residents were split on proposed changes to East State Street, which would include a bike line sidewalk along the south side.
Faculty Senate: Interim president discusses potential guidelines for campus demonstrations
By Sarah M. Penix | Mar. 13, 2017OUPD and the Center for Student Legal Services are working together on a set of guidelines.
TV Review: Why Nick gave the wrong woman a rose on the finale of ‘The Bachelor’
By Alex Darus | Mar. 13, 2017The Bachelor made a big mistake.
Bye Nick — ‘The Bachelorette’ starts immediately after 'The Bachelor' got down on one knee
By Alex Darus | Mar. 13, 2017During the "After the Final Rose" episode of The Bachelor, Rachel’s season of The Bachelorette got an unexpected start right on stage.
Ohio University sees an increase in applications due to use of the Common Application
By Taylor Johnston | Mar. 13, 2017OU has admitted more than 18,000 students so far this year.
New book chronicles the history of Ohio's coal country
By Luke Torrance | Mar. 13, 2017An OU student collaborated with her father and a local resident to write a book on the history of coal in Ohio, which was important in growing and shaping the region.
