Franklin County judge rules in favor of Ohio abortion rights
By Olivia Gilliand | Sep. 6, 2024Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge David C. Young issued a decision blocking a 24-hour abortion ban passed earlier this year.
NEWS BLOGS
Exploring the history of the recently reunited Oasis
By Sophia Rooksberry | Sep. 6, 2024Let’s take a dive into the past of the Britpop icons in anticipation of the group’s reunion tour.
Student Senate holds first meeting, discusses rules, procedures
By Paige Fisher | Sep. 6, 2024Student Senate met Wednesday to establish rules and procedures and adds members during its first meeting of the year.
Student Senate, OU Culinary partner to bring fresh produce to Cat’s Cupboard
By Elizabeth Talaga | Sep. 6, 2024In spring 2024, Student Senate and Culinary Services partnered with Just Vertical to bring indoor gardens to OU’s dining halls and get fresh produce to Cat’s Cupboard, OU’s food pantry.
OU student found unresponsive outside Athens City Parking Garage
By Madalyn Blair | Sep. 5, 2024An OU student was found outside the Athens City Parking Garage around 11 p.m. The Athens Fire Department and EMS were en route to attend to the unresponsive male. Cameras on top of the garage showed the male climbing up and then jumping off the top.
Streaming services are losing focus
By Elizabeth Talaga | Sep. 5, 2024Are streaming services losing their initial purpose?
Katy Perry’s newest era brings controversy
By Sophia Anness | Sep. 5, 2024Katy Perry is rolling out a new album, but the controversy surrounding the album could make her new era unsuccessful.
"Batman: Caped Crusader" is not groundbreaking but good
By Jude Hannahs | Sep. 5, 2024This week, article writer Jude Hannahs reviews Amazon Prime Video’s “Batman: Caped Crusader” (2024).
Athens Heritage Square Tour promotes local history, community engagement
By Olivia Gilliand | Sep. 5, 2024The City of Athens will host a tour of its historic buildings in the uptown Heritage Square as a voluntary part of the Ohio Open Doors program this weekend. The Ohio Open Doors program is held every two years and ranges from official Ohio History Connection sites to volunteers like Athens.
City Council discusses ruling on paper bags, DORA guidelines
By Mary Kate McNamee | Sep. 5, 2024Athens City Council met Tuesday to discuss various topics such as DORA, the recent ruling on the ban on paper bags, and more
OU expects decrease in first-year enrollment
By Paige Fisher | Sep. 5, 2024Candace Boeninger, vice president of enrollment management, said during the Board of Trustees meeting that OU can expect a smaller freshman class than in past years, partially by design.
6 ways to balance school and work as students
By Alicia Szczesniak | Sep. 4, 2024How to balance work, life, health and class without burning yourself out.
Parents, OU staff combat on-campus housing concerns
By Olivia Gilliand | Sep. 4, 2024Ohio University undergraduate students moved into on-campus housing just two weeks ago, and OU is striving to make living there as comfortable as possible.
Athens residents discuss DNC, importance of Gen-Z in election
By Maggie Allwein | Sep. 4, 2024A current sophomore and an OU graduate represented Athens in the windy city.
College of Fine Arts to be renamed after philanthropists
By Paige Fisher | Sep. 4, 2024The College of Fine Arts is being named after Jeffrey Chaddock and his husband Mark Morrow after the two made a $25 million gift commitment to advance OU’s College of Fine Arts.
Tim Ryan promoted to captain of OUPD
By Olivia Gilliand | Sep. 3, 2024The Ohio University Police Department promoted Tim Ryan to the rank of captain following the retirement of his predecessor George Harlow late July.
‘Pop the Balloon of Find Love’ evolves speed dating concept
By Leanne Abel | Sep. 3, 2024What is this new balloon-themed dating show about?
Meet Student Senate President Dan Gordillo
By Olivia Gilliand | Sep. 3, 2024In his first academic year as president, Gordillo is hoping to make some changes to better serve the student body.
Athens County judge finds City of Athens’ plastic bag ban unconstitutional
By Olivia Gilliand | Sep. 3, 2024After nine months effective and a lawsuit from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, an Athens county judge has ruled the city of Athens' single-use plastic bag ban violates state law.
Police Blotter: Drug trafficker busted in Stewart, male arrested during wellness check in The Plains
By Taylor Orcutt | Sep. 3, 2024Drug trafficking charges, broken windows, parking lot fights and DUIs. Read for the cops and crime of Aug. 23 through Aug. 29.
