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NEWS BLOGS
Local public defenders represent students from Ohio University and other campuses
By Julia Fair | Apr. 19, 2016Local public defenders often represent students who are charged with alcohol related charges. Sometimes, out-of-town guests seek a public defender after getting charged while in Athens for Halloween.
Honors Tutorial College student displays self-made, wooden home at top of Baker Center
By Nora Jaara | Apr. 19, 2016The student, Chi Coppinger, has been living in the home she built herself for nearly nine months.
Graduating Bobcat reflects on her four years living in Perkins Hall
By Brook Endale | Apr. 19, 2016After living in the hall as a resident her first year, Allison Sharpe became an RA in Perkins Hall for her next three years at OU.
Police Blotter: OU student finds horse manure smeared inside her vehicle Saturday
By Bailey Gallion | Apr. 18, 2016OUPD responded to 15 incidents related to alcohol, three of which involved people allegedly passed out.
Post Haste: OU graffiti wall controversy has gotten national attention; Flu-like symptoms are spreading around
By Jonny Palermo | Apr. 18, 2016Many news outlets have reported on the wall.
City council approves construction of new ADA chair lift in Athens City Building, $2 million bike path
By Alyse Peck | Apr. 18, 2016Athens City Council approved construction of an ADA chair lift in the Athens City Building in effort to make it more accessible for residents with disabilities and a new $2.3 million bike path.
Student Review and Consultation Committee works with law enforcement to respond to concerning student behavior
By Bailey Gallion | Apr. 18, 2016The committee includes representatives from local law enforcement and university administrative bodies.
Majority of senate's $20,700 budget used to pay for events, trips
By Kaitlin Coward | Apr. 18, 2016Of the money the body received this academic year, notable expenditures include a comedy event at The Convo, Pride Week and Take Back the Night.
Students overcome with flu-like illnesses a week before final exams
By Dina Berliner | Apr. 18, 2016Within the past two weeks, OU’s Campus Care has seen an increase in students with the flu, including members of their own staff, according to its Twitter.
About 1,000 students transfer, drop out or graduate from OU between Fall and Spring semesters each year
By Kaitlin Coward | Apr. 18, 2016OU’s undergraduate enrollment for the Athens campus drops about 7 percent each year between Fall and Spring semesters, according to data from the Office of Institutional Research.
Ohio University still set to demolish President Street building May 2, despite community opposition
By Taylor Maple | Apr. 18, 2016Although demolition of the President Street Academic Center was approved by the Board of Trustees in January, some community members are still not in support of destroying the building.
Ed O'Neil received most votes from students for commencement speaker, but Bill Brand will be one speaking
By Megan Henry | Apr. 18, 2016In total, 383 people voted for commencement speaker and each one of them voted for Ed O’Neil in their top five list.
Post Haste: So, there was a zebra at Number Fest; Crowds cause havoc on State Route 56
By Pete Nakos | Apr. 17, 2016No word if it's the same zebra The Post reported on last week.
Council to discuss possible installation of accessible chair lift in Athens City Building
By Alyse Peck | Apr. 17, 2016Patterson told The Post in February that renovations and installation for the lift may cost about $45,000.
Students, community members clean up Athens during Athens Beautification Day
By Julia Fair | Apr. 17, 2016Athens Beautification day had over 700 volunteers in the morning alone to complete community service tasks around Athens.
Ohio University collected $55,000 in 2015 from students replacing their IDs
Apr. 17, 2016The university charges $10 each to replace an ID that has been lost, stolen or damaged.
Crowd of walkers shuts down State Route 56 after 14Fest
By Bailey Gallion | Apr. 17, 2016Athens County Sheriff Rodney Smith called the event a success, though the closure of the highway angered some.
About 18 people marched through OU's campus for Athens National F--k the Patriarchy Day
By Taylor Maple | Apr. 16, 2016Number Fest and other parties didn’t stop those participating in Athens National F--k the Patriarchy Day from marching through campus on Saturday.
Athens County Major Crimes Unit seized 146 marijuana plants from Athens home
By Bailey Gallion | Apr. 15, 2016The unit began its investigation after firemen responding to a fire thought they saw a growing operation in the basement of the house.
