A section of OU's Class Gateway will be accessible for photos during Commencement weekend
Mar. 29, 2016University officials made the arrangement after receiving what they called a "reasonable request" from students.
NEWS BLOGS
Post Haste: Say goodbye to Treg Setty with this highlight video; Escaped murderer caught
By Pete Nakos | Mar. 28, 2016Assistant coach David McKinley made a video reel of Setty's highlights on the team.
City council discusses raising pay grade, awarded grant for new recycling bins
By Alyse Peck | Mar. 28, 2016Athens City Council discussed raising pay grades to benefit long time workers, and was recently awarded a grant to purchase new recycling bins for residents.
Authorities recapture escaped convicted murderer in Nelsonville
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 28, 2016Convicted murderer John Modie escaped from Hocking Correctional Facility sometime after 4 p.m. Sunday. Ohio University Police Department did not consider him a threat to campus.
Ohio University students start a virtual reality gaming company, following the increased popularity
By Julia Fair | Mar. 28, 2016Two seniors, Tyler Blust and Anthony Mikicic, started a virtual reality gaming company, Guessworks VR, with hopes of joining the future of gaming.
Bats could still be in 29 Park Place, property will not be used to house Ohio University presidents
By Megan Henry | Mar. 28, 2016The university said the future of the property is "still to be determined."
Athens Major Crimes Unit busts two indoor marijuana operations in one week
By Alex Meyer | Mar. 28, 2016Both operations were found to have several hundred dollars, handguns and equipment on the premises.
Athens County Sheriff's Office suspends K9 Deputy Ijo for biting inmate, reprimands handler
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 28, 2016The sheriff said Ijo's handler did not clear the area prior to a drug sniff.
Grand jury indicts former OU student who allegedly assaulted Bird Arena employee
Mar. 28, 2016James D. Howard, who allegedly assaulted a Bird Arena employee last week, was indicted for burglary, aggravated burglary and two other counts.
Convicted murderer who escaped from Nelsonville correctional facility not believed to be a threat to OU, police say
Mar. 28, 2016The Athens County Sheriff's Office received a report that John Modie escaped some time after 4 p.m. Sunday, according to a sheriff's office news release.
Post Haste: There’s a Groupon for Number Fest; A GoBus tipped over in Akron
By Samuel Howard | Mar. 27, 2016There apparently is a limited supply for the Groupon on the tickets.
Gender-neutral housing on campus to expand with LGBT-focused program
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 27, 2016Starting Fall Semester 2016, OU Housing and Residence Life will introduce an LGBT Living Experience community that will provide residential programs directed toward LGBT-identifying students.
GoBus traveling to Athens overturns in Akron, leaving some passengers with minor injuries
Mar. 27, 2016A total of eight people were on the bus, including seven passengers and the driver.
Athens City Council will talk street closings for summer events
By Alyse Peck | Mar. 27, 2016Athens City Council will be discussing street closures for summer events, such as Boogie on the Bricks and Ohio Brew Week.
OU police chief cautions against speculation in the arrest of former student
Mar. 25, 2016On Monday, a former OU student allegedly assaulted a staff member at Bird Arena and later tried to buy a firearm and ammunition, but was denied.
Glouster man purposefully crashes car, stabs dog to death, receives four years in prison
By Julia Fair | Mar. 25, 2016A Glouster man was sentenced to four years in prison after purposefully crashing into a garage and stabbing a dog to death.
Post Haste: Wondering what places are open this Easter? We've got you covered; OU hired a new Vice President
By Jessica Hill | Mar. 24, 2016Some are closed, however.
Candidates criticize each other at executive Student Senate debate
Mar. 24, 2016Executive candidates from Impact and UNITE met Thursday for the second and last time before elections next week.
Ohio University announces next vice president for Student Affairs
By Megan Henry | Mar. 24, 2016Jason Pina was announced as Ohio University's new vice president for Student Affairs, and he will start at OU on June 13.
Gun store owner prevents sale of firearm, ammunition to OU student charged with assault
Mar. 24, 2016On Monday, James D. Howard entered Downs Bait and Guns and tried to purchase a firearm and ammunition, but was denied. Howard was later arrested.
