Finding fun away from Athens
By Alicia Hopkins | May 30, 2016Several places near Athens offer options for small day trips to suit all interests.
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Delivery options abound for the hungry OU freshman
By Lauren Fisher | May 30, 2016From Asian cuisine to “cookiewiches” and just about everything in between, local eateries offer late-night delivery on and off campus.
Watch out for illnesses after you move in this fall
By Bailey Gallion | May 30, 2016Students said they wash their hands, wear gloves and sometimes quarantine themselves to avoid getting sick.
Religious groups provide opportunity for spiritual life in Athens
By Grace Hill | May 30, 2016Athens area has diverse religious offerings for incoming freshmen.
Athens offers a variety of workout places on, off campus
By Maygan Beeler | May 30, 2016Here's a list of ten of the best spaces to exercise on and around Ohio University’s campus.
Ohio University offers mental health services
May 30, 2016Sexual assault survivors can find counseling through the Survivor Advocacy Program.
Five DIY dorm decor ideas to ring in the new school year
By Lauren Fisher | May 30, 2016From do-it-yourself headboards to Pinterest-perfect picture letters, these projects are perfect to liven up a drab dorm room.
Officials, representatives all students should know
By Julia Fair | May 30, 2016Every Bobcat should recognize these administrators, city officials and law enforcers.
Know your rights while living in the dorms
By Julia Fair | May 30, 2016When students move into the dorms, it’s important to know what their rights are while living under the university’s roof instead of their parents.
Former OU student killed in River Park shooting Thursday night
By Brook Endale | May 27, 2016An Athens man has been charged with murder after an overnight investigation.
Ohio University’s ombudsperson retiring this summer
May 27, 2016After Judy Piercy served as OU’s ombudsperson for three years, she is retiring July 1.
Ohio University Police Department receives report of rape from October
By Bailey Gallion | May 25, 2016A staff member told police another staff member was raped on Oct. 1 at 7 a.m., according to an Ohio University Police Department report.
City Council: Single-use bag fee sparks lively debate
By Kaitlin Fochesato | May 23, 2016Athens City Council discussed a controversial single-use bag fee. If passed, the legislation would be the first of its kind in the state of Ohio.
Ohio University assistant professor of voice dies in car crash, memorial to be held Tuesday
By Bailey Gallion | May 23, 2016A memorial for Foerster and her children will be held Tuesday at Christ Lutheran Church, 69 Mill Street.
Open Survivor Advocacy Program positions to be filled by Fall Semester
By Bailey Gallion | May 20, 201611 candidates applied for the director position and 52 applied for the advocate position.
OU-HCOM scientists aid in discovery of new horned dinosaur
By Lauren Fisher | May 19, 2016Fragments of Machairoceratops cronusi were found at the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah.
Alleged gross sexual imposition from 1978 reported to Ohio University Police Department
By Bailey Gallion | May 18, 2016Ohio University Police Department received a report of unwanted sexual conduct that allegedly occurred in 1978 on Tuesday.
Athens Fire Department wins Walmart grant; City council looking for new vehicles
By Kaitlin Fochesato | May 16, 2016A tractor mower and van are among the vehicles Athens City Council authorized money to replace.
David Wolfort named new chair of Ohio University's Board of Trustees
May 16, 2016OU alumnus David Wolfort was elected as the new chair of Ohio University’s Board of Trustees. He succeeded Sandra Anderson.
OU joins four public universities in posting checkbook expenditures online
By Kaitlin Coward | May 13, 2016OU, Bowling Green State University, Central State University, Miami University and Wright State University became the first public universities in Ohio to post expenditures on the website.
