OU Scooter Squad encourages people to enjoy the “art of scooting”
Apr. 13, 2016The OU Scooter Squad looks to have fun on campus with scooters and encourages students to do the same.
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Free tuition due to parent's OU employment offers students different college perspective
Apr. 13, 2016More than 1,000 students attending Ohio University have the cost of classes covered because a parent, spouse, partner or themselves work for the university.
Post Haste: ‘Because I said I Would’ founder to speak at OU; Someone saw a zebra in Athens.
By Jonny Palermo | Apr. 12, 2016Good morning. Here's what you need to know for Wednesday, April 13, 2016:
Ohio University political groups sound off on Greek Week changes following "Build The Wall" graffiti
Apr. 12, 2016A university spokesman said OU was not involved in Greek Week schedule changes, as the events are student-planned and student-led.
Union Bar and Grill expected to open soon; West Union construction is now 'vertical'
By Jonny Palermo | Apr. 12, 2016Recent posts from The Union’s Facebook page said the business intends to re-open its doors April 17.
14Fest policy changes to affect law enforcement, emergency medical services this weekend
By Nora Jaara | Apr. 12, 2016Changes in alcohol policy and lack of shuttles have county officials uncertain of what to expect for this year's Number Fest.
OU Student Senate proposes gender neutral Rules and Procedures document
By Maygan Beeler | Apr. 12, 2016Ohio University Student Senate will hear a resolution Wednesday night to change the grammar and language of its Rules and Procedures to make the document more inclusive.
OU President McDavis highlights Promise Lives Campaign, university expansion in annual report
By Kaitlin Coward | Apr. 12, 2016The university surpassed its Promise Lives Campaign goal of $500 million to help pay for university programs.
Police Blotter: OUPD responds to report of smeared peanut butter in Sargent Hall
By Bailey Gallion | Apr. 12, 2016OUPD has no witnesses in relation to an incident where someone smeared peanut butter all over a Sargent Hall hallway.
Post Haste: Number Fest just dropped a new hype video; Pro-Trump mural leads to Greek Week changes
By Jeremy Hill | Apr. 11, 2016The video went on social media over the weekend.
OU Graduate Student Senate swears in new leadership, passes six resolutions
By Lauren Fisher | Apr. 11, 2016Ian Armstrong has officially succeeded Eddie Smith as president of Graduate Student Senate.
Outdoor seating may be added near South Congress and Court streets
By Alyse Peck | Apr. 11, 2016The project, however, could eliminate six or seven parking spaces on the north side of West Union Street.
Athens Police Department sees increase in student compliance, less noise arrests
By Julia Fair | Apr. 11, 2016A 45 percent decrease in noise related arrests may be due to students complying with the nuisance party ordinance.
Change in study habits and time management apps could help students with cellphone distraction
By Katie Klecar | Apr. 11, 2016A majority of smartphone owners surveyed in a 2015 Pew Research Center study admitted using text messaging, voice and video calls, internet and email the most on their cellphone.
Remember when a zebra was spotted at Texas Roadhouse?
By Luke O'Roark | Apr. 11, 2016APD Chief Tom Pyle said the department does not have a certain protocol for dealing with exotic animals within Athens County and only has dealt with a crocodile and python.
Student Senate has completed most of its original SOS campaign goals
By Maygan Beeler | Apr. 11, 2016With weeks until UNITE executives take office, a majority of the goals set by the SOS ticket last spring have been completed by Ohio University Student Senate.
Greek Week events altered after members painted “Build the Wall”
By Megan Henry | Apr. 11, 2016Greek Week 2016 events to have renewed focus on unity, service and philanthropy, according to a letter sent to Greek organizations.
Post Haste: Here are some of the best tweets from the Future of Student Media Summit; It was a snowy Palmer Fest
By Samuel Howard | Apr. 10, 2016The summit was held this past weekend.
Athens City council to continue Boogie on the Bricks and recycling bin discussions
By Alyse Peck | Apr. 10, 2016Athens City Council will host presentation from BigBelly, a recycling and waste management group, and Buckeye Energy Brokers, Inc., a company that aids cities in manage energy needs, at Monday's meeting.
Between the Lines: Students braved Palmer Fest with onesies, 'beer tubes'
By Julia Fair | Apr. 10, 2016Bobcats made the trek to Palmer Fest despite cold temperatures
