OU to host events focused on bringing awareness to accessibility for those with disabilities
By Alyse Peck | Oct. 5, 2015Throughout October, OU is hosting a number of events commemorating the the 25th Anniversary of the ADA.
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City administration looking to 'enter 21st century' with updated computer system
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Oct. 5, 2015Athens City Council talked about a new computer system and server for the city administration building and the latest in the Athens Uptown Business Association's Trick-or-Treat.
Police Blotter: Student shows OUPD officer fake ID
By Bailey Gallion | Oct. 5, 2015OUPD arrested two students with fake IDs, another tried to hide a marijuana cigar under his foot.
Despite pleas in annual report, Athens Fire Department understaffed
By EMILY BOHATCH | Oct. 5, 2015Though Athens Fire Chief Bob Rymer has advocated for an increase in staffing levels in his department, Athens administration has a very different idea.
Leaders from the Board of Trustees answer faculty questions
By Kyra Cobb | Oct. 5, 2015Faculty concerns were addressed by the chair and vice chair of the Board of Trustees, and faculty heard results of a 2014 survey.
Freshman uses YouTube to turn parodies into profit
By Lauren Fisher | Oct. 5, 2015How freshman Alex Marchionda used YouTube to turn song parodies into profit.
Post Haste: Check out one Ohio University group's eclectic Homecoming playlist; ResponsibleOhio stopped by
By Jeremy Hill | Oct. 4, 2015Good morning. Here's what you need to know for Monday, Oct. 5, 2015:
Take two for AUBA Trick or Treat street closing
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Oct. 4, 2015The Athens City Council will attempt to pass a second ordinance to close Court Street for the Athens Uptown Business Association Trick or Treat.
Phone Research: Using technology in the classroom can have positive effects
By Paige Clayton | Oct. 4, 2015Scripps Dean Scott Titsworth's research shows technology in the classroom can be positive, but also isn't as effective as taking notes with paper and pen.
Habitat for Humanity builds a house for local veteran in 48 hours
Oct. 4, 2015More than 200 volunteers came out to build Nelsonville home, including Sen. Rob Portman.
Ohio University ranks near average on College Scorecard website
Oct. 4, 2015Ohio University ranks at or above average in all categories — including annual cost, graduation rate and salary after attending — on the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard website.
Second sex-crime arrest made this semester
By EMILY BOHATCH | Oct. 4, 2015John Hyland, 20, was arrested in his hometown Sunday in conjunction with a rape that occurred in Bromley Hall on Oct. 3.
Student Union talks cultural competency classes, student worker unionization at general assembly
By Taylor Maple | Oct. 1, 2015OU Student Union members elaborated on their plans for several topics brought up at last month’s general assembly.
ResponsibleOhio bus tour stops at Ohio University and faces anti-monopoly protesters
By William T. Perkins | Oct. 1, 2015ResponsibleOhio stopped at Ohio University on Thursday to promote their marijuana legalization ballot measure and faced some opposition from local protestors.
Latest Wi-Fi problems reportedly fixed on Ohio University's Athens campus
By Alex Meyer | Oct. 1, 2015The outage began about 11:45 and continued until OIT fixed the problem at about 2:30 p.m.
OU's network crashed Thursday and people freaked out: How you reacted on Twitter
By Clare Palo | Oct. 1, 2015The Ohio University main campus network was down and people were throwing some hard Twitter shade.
Post Haste: Will you actually read this Reading Day? Another classroom A/C is broken on OU's campus
By Jeremy Hill | Oct. 1, 2015Copeland Hall is pretty hot.
Student Senate forms committee on sexual assault prevention after OUPD message
By Maygan Beeler | Sep. 30, 2015After the student body received an email from the Ohio University Police Department concerning the number of sexual assault reports this semester, Student Senate voted to form a special committee on sexual assault prevention.
JPAC hosts second Police-Community BBQ
By Bailey Gallion | Sep. 30, 2015Kiser’s BBQ and West Side Wingery provided food to the event, which aimed to better communication between locals and law enforcement.
German Diplomat visits Ohio University to mark the 25th anniversary of the Reunification of Germany
By Brook Endale | Sep. 30, 2015German Diplomat Herbert Quelle talks German reunification, Syrian refugees.
