Faculty Senate votes to oppose Sook Center construction
By Lauren Fisher | May 11, 2016Faculty Senate voiced opposition to Sook Center, though fundraising efforts for the facility have surpassed an original goal of $5.5 million as of February.
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OU-HCOM scientists help discover information about new dinosaur species
May 11, 2016Sarmientosaurus musacchioi is part of a group of dinosaurs known as titanosaurs, and Lawrence Witmer and Ryan Ridgely helped provide insight into the new species.
Union Bar & Grill to reopen May 25
By Bailey Gallion | May 11, 2016The Union Bar and Grill's opening "weekend" will begin May 25, a Wednesday.
Student Senate releases roster with appointed members
May 11, 2016The senate executives received 69 applicants for more than 40 positions including appointed commissioner and staff positions.
Crimes of the month: Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous seek information on counterfeit money, break-ins, sexual assaults
By Bailey Gallion | May 10, 2016In the most recent case the release described, a white male in an Ohio University T-shirt allegedly used a counterfeit bill to pay for merchandise at a Speedway.
OUSAOP no longer offers confidential counseling following the university's interpretation of federal and state laws
By Julia Fair | May 10, 2016Although the Ohio University Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program is deemed a rape crisis center, thus exempt from felony reporting laws, the university cites that same law when explaining why the program is no longer offering confidential counseling to survivors of sexual assault.
City council members discuss new legislation for single-use bags
By Kaitlin Fochesato | May 9, 2016A fee will be proposed to charge 10 cents per bag — paper or plastic — at grocery stores and other retailers alike.
Hillary Clinton talks coal industry, family during Athens tour stop
By Rebekah Barnes | May 3, 2016The former Secretary of State and current presidential candidate said she would have Jackie O's beer at the White House.
Police Blotter: Student found striking bikes with plastic post; officer sees student urinating in front of cruiser
By Bailey Gallion | May 3, 2016The same OUPD officer arrested two different students he found with vomit on their faces in separate incidents last week, according to police reports.
Email records show some students were aware of sexual harassment at WOUB
May 2, 2016A records request of emails from WOUB leaders reveals that some students knew about sexual harassment incidents in the station's sports department.
Athens City Council: Leftover mattresses salvaged, money is appropriated for recycling carts
By Kaitlin Fochesato | May 2, 2016Despite students being gone for the summer, Athens City Council chooses to focus on new legislation.
Hillary Clinton to visit Jackie O's Production Brewery and Taproom
May 1, 2016The Democratic candidate will be at Jackie O's Production Brewery and Taproom, 25 Campbell St., and doors open at 12:15 p.m. The event starts at 1:45 p.m.
Graduates bid farewell at 2016 commencements
By William T. Perkins | Apr. 30, 2016Ohio University conferred degrees on about 3,700 graduate and undergraduate students during this year’s commencement ceremonies in The Convo.
Law enforcement announce social media threat not made by user in Athens
By Bailey Gallion | Apr. 29, 2016Police announced Friday afternoon that the video had been posted by a social media user in Europe who was not part of the "Ohio University" group.
The Ohio University Police Department fields 11th rape report of academic year
By Bailey Gallion | Apr. 28, 2016The alleged incident is the second report of rape the department has received in a week.
Ohio University Police Department investigates 10th rape reported this academic year
By Bailey Gallion | Apr. 27, 2016The alleged incident marks the 25th sex-related crime reported to The Athens Police Department or The Ohio University Police Department this academic year.
Police Blotter: Police find Ohio University student smoking marijuana from apple
By Bailey Gallion | Apr. 26, 2016The Ohio University Police Department issued no citations for marijuana use or possession on April 20.
Business owners speak out against council's Uptown seating proposal
By Alyse Peck | Apr. 25, 2016Athens City Council met Monday to further discuss proposed plans to create an area uptown for pedestrians to eat and socialize and considered location changes for Boogie on the Bricks.
City Council to discuss street closures, improvements on West Union Street
By Alyse Peck | Apr. 24, 2016Improvements on West Union Street would include tables for pedestrians to eat and socialize.
Post Haste: OU wants you to stop feeding the squirrels; Metro Station played Baker
By Jeremy Hill | Apr. 21, 2016Today is Earth Day.
