Homecoming is here; proposed connector kerfuffle
By Jeremy Hill | Oct. 7, 2016Your daily Athens newsletter.
NEWS BLOGS
City has no plans to build more parking despite business complaints
By Bennett Leckrone | Oct. 6, 2016Although Ohio University is considering building new parking, the City of Athens is not, despite local complaints.
Student debt, crowded job market has led to a decrease in doctoral applicants
By Jackie Osborne | Oct. 6, 2016Recent national data revealed a sizable decrease in the number of doctoral applicants since last year.
Online class is offered for the first time to parents of first-year students
By Megan Henry | Oct. 6, 2016About between 15 to 20 parents take Jamie Patton's online class for parents of first-year students.
Residents "appalled" by proposed road near bikepath
By Bennett Leckrone | Oct. 6, 2016A possible connector road between East Park Drive and Home Street would occupy green space in Athens' east end.
Ex Post Facto: Students set world record; Athens County Sheriffs to get body cams
By Jeremy Hill | Oct. 6, 2016Week seven is in the books.
Sara Trower leads OU’s Office of Equity, Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility
By Sarah M. Penix | Oct. 6, 2016Sara Trower was appointed the executive director of OU’s Office of Equity, Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility and began her job at OU on July 1.
OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital plans to introduce mobile mammography program
By Maygan Beeler | Oct. 6, 2016The $2 million program will be the first to offer advanced screening mammography that is accessible to underserved areas in Southeastern Ohio.
College Gateway is opening soon; Man arraigned in connection to vehicle thefts
By Richard Morris | Oct. 6, 2016Your daily Athens newsletter
Students prefer short-term study abroad options as semester programs decline in popularity
By Abbey Marshall | Oct. 6, 2016OU’s Office of Global Opportunities reported a decline in semester-long study abroad program enrollment.
Student Senate: Body hears presentation on campus accessibility
By Taylor Snyder | Oct. 6, 2016The body heard multiple presentations during the meeting.
Bon Iver’s ‘22, A Million’ pushes the limits of what indie artists do with their music
By Rachel Danner | Oct. 5, 2016With haunting vocals and distorted sounds, the album shows “what music can be or do.”
Trial set for men shot at by police after high speed chase
By Luke Torrance | Oct. 5, 2016Two men, one of whom was shot by an officer, will stand trial after allegedly nearly running into a police officer.
Clown craze sweeps college campuses; Jeff Hill to become two-way street
By Jonny Palermo | Oct. 5, 2016Your daily Athens newsletter.
Graduate Student Senate discusses cultural competency programs
By Hope Roberts | Oct. 4, 2016The body discussed the topic in light of images recently painted on OU’s campus graffiti wall, including a depiction of a figure being hanged.
Jeff Hill on East Union Street will open to two-way traffic
By Megan Henry | Oct. 4, 2016Jeff Hill, on East Union Street, will become a two-way street after the completion of the Jefferson Hall renovation project.
Police Blotter: Man arrested for repeatedly kicking trash can, alcohol charges down for the semester
By Lauren Fisher | Oct. 4, 2016Though the week yielded eight marijuana-related charges, alcohol offenses hit a semester low at only two reported cases.
Double Take: Passionate parade float building seemingly a "lost art"
By Maygan Beeler | Oct. 4, 2016Elaborate parade floats were once designed and crafted by students well in advance of homecoming celebrations, but many organizations now choose to walk behind banners.
Uptown Eats: Easy DIY spaghetti squash
By Rachel Greenwald | Oct. 4, 2016Chow down on this simple guide to spaghetti squash.
First Campus Conversation of year focuses on hate speech, graffiti wall
By Abbey Marshall | Oct. 4, 2016The graffiti wall became a hot topic at this year's first Campus Conversation.
