Uptown Eats: Athens is a hotbed for food trucks
By Rachel Greenwald | Sep. 13, 2016Athens is witnessing a food truck takeover.
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Roger Ailes' name painted over at WOUB's newsroom
By Megan Henry | Sep. 13, 2016Roger Ailes’ name has been painted over the WOUB newsroom as of Tuesday afternoon in the wake of Ohio University President Roderick McDavis announcing Ailes’ name would be taken down during Monday’s Faculty Senate meeting.
Post Haste: Ailes' name to be removed from newsroom; exploding smartphones
By Madeleine Peck | Sep. 13, 2016Your daily Athens newsletter
Faculty Senate hears Roger Ailes decision and enrollment updates from administrators
By Sarah M. Penix and Dina Berliner | Sep. 12, 2016The body’s first meeting revealed that this year’s freshman class is the university's third largest in its history.
City Council: Resident accuses Mayor Patterson of 'abuse of office' after pool decision
By Brook Endale | Sep. 12, 2016The city announced its decision to build an indoor pool instead of an outdoor pool at tonight’s city council meeting which raised concerns by an Athens resident over “abuse of office” by Mayor Patterson.
Athens Police Department's Mounted Unit turns 20, prepares for new members
By Bailey Gallion | Sep. 12, 2016As the unit turns 20, veterans prepare to retire and younger members look forward to training the next generation of mounted officers.
New Survivor Advocacy Program director shares goals for year
By Megan Henry | Sep. 12, 2016Survivor Advocacy Program Director Kimberly Castor has two goals for this academic year: getting the word out about SAP and creating relationships in the community.
Hudson Health Center will have overdose drug Narcan by end of the month
By Maisee Fried | Sep. 12, 2016Naloxone, also known as the brand name Narcan, is a medication that can reverse an overdose caused by an opioid drug.
Five differences between your freshman and sophomore year
By Jessica Hill | Sep. 12, 2016Things change quite a bit from your first year in college to your second.
Bar bouncers decipher fake IDs, clean up puke and control crowd all in one night
By Luke O' Roark | Sep. 12, 2016Bar bouncing in Athens can bring thrills and fun.
Roger Ailes' donation to be returned; plaque removed from WOUB newsroom
By Megan Henry and Hayley Harding | Sep. 12, 2016Ohio University President Roderick McDavis announced during Monday’s Faculty Senate meeting Roger Ailes name will be taken down from WOUB’s newsroom.
Survivor Advocacy Program case manager returns to alma mater
By Megan Henry | Sep. 12, 2016When Kristin Waltz attended Ohio University in the late '80s, the pavement on Morton Hill was uneven, Baker University Center had not been built and the Survivor Advocacy Program did not exist.
Athens man indicted for possession of 200 grams of cocaine
By Luke Torrance | Sep. 12, 2016William Sidney Marshall was indicted today by the Athens County Grand Jury for the possession and sale of cocaine, as well as tampering with records.
Post Haste: Battle for the best Athens eats; field hockey record broken
By Jeremy Hill | Sep. 12, 2016Your daily Athens newsletter
Emotional support animals help students both on campus and in apartments
By Maygan Beeler | Sep. 11, 2016Under the Fair Housing Act, students are allowed to keep registered emotional support animals in their residence hall or off-campus property if they can produce the animal's certification, a note from a health care provider and complete an application process.
Drunk people often lose their cars and report them stolen, police say
By Bailey Gallion | Sep. 11, 2016Athens Police Department Chief Tom Pyle said when officers find the missing car of an intoxicated person, they don't let the person drive it home.
Homecoming Parade route to pass Court Street and college gate
By Bailey Gallion | Sep. 11, 2016From Court Street, the parade will turn east onto Washington Street and conclude at the south end of College Street, near College Gate.
Nearly one third of OU undergraduate students change their majors
By Megan Henry | Sep. 11, 2016Of students who entered OU in 2010 with a declared major and graduated within six years, 35 percent changed their majors during their undergraduate career.
Ohio University College Republicans, Democrats expand outreach through technology
By Luke Torrance | Sep. 11, 2016With election season bearing down, campaigns around the country are going all-out with voter outreach and making sure that voters know the positions of the candidates.
Bobcats by the Numbers: Ohio University's requirement to live in residence halls for two year is not uncommon
By Megan Henry | Sep. 11, 2016OU is one of five Ohio MAC colleges where students must live in the residence halls for two years.
