Post Haste: Tumbles, the puppy with a wheelchair from OU, is getting national attention; New restaurant opening in Athens
By Lauren Fisher | Nov. 18, 2015He's been on ABC News and the Huffington Post.
NEWS BLOGS
OU to spend $2 million to allow swipe access to residence halls
By Savannah Lang | Nov. 18, 2015Almost all of OU’s dorms will switch from key to swipe access by the end of the upcoming summer.
Ohio University might not have enough room for upperclass students to live on campus next year
By Maria DeVito | Nov. 18, 2015Students who have completed their housing requirement of living on campus for two years but want to continuing living in residence halls during the 2016-17 academic year must complete a form by Friday to be considered during the first review process.
Environmental groups protested potential fracking in the Wayne National Forest at public meeting
By Nora Jaara | Nov. 18, 2015The meeting, hosted by the Bureau of Land Management, came after the announcement that it is considering about 31,900 acres of land in Wayne National Forest for oil and gas purposes, including land in Athens County.
Ohio University's Title IX coordinator resigns, university will restructure leadership
By Megan Henry | Nov. 18, 2015Inya Baiye, whose salary was $100,000 for the 2015-16 academic year, had worked at OU since Oct. 17, 2011.
Ohio University's Title IX coordinator has resigned
Nov. 18, 2015OU will start a search to find an executive director of the Office of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance and the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility in late fall 2015.
Ohio University's Student Senate receives update on OUSAP, increases spending limit for candidates
Nov. 18, 2015The body voted on six resolutions related to spring campaigns.
Suspicious note citing violent act found in an Ohio University restroom
Nov. 18, 2015A suspicious note was discovered in a public restroom, according to a campus-wide email sent Wednesday by OUPD Chief Andrew Powers.
Athens Hills Community Supported Agriculture provides fresh vegetables to homes
Nov. 18, 2015Athens Hills CSA provides fresh vegetables and other produce to Athens, Marietta, and Columbus areas on a weekly basis.
State legislature one step closer to defunding Planned Parenthood
By William T. Perkins | Nov. 18, 2015A bill to defund Planned Parenthood passed the state house of representatives Tuesday.
International Socialist Organization holds rally protesting John Kasich's opposition to undertake Syrian refugees in Ohio
By Taylor Maple | Nov. 17, 2015A rally, which took place on the steps of the Athens County Courthouse, was in response to Kasich and other governors publicly opposing the entrance of Syrian refugees into their states following Friday’s terrorist attacks in Paris.
Fourth rape reported to Ohio University Police Department
By Julia Fair | Nov. 17, 2015The Ohio University Police Department responded to the incident, and then forwarded it to APD because the alleged crime took place off of campus. That is the 15th sex-related crime OUPD has responded to this Fall Semester, and the fourth rape.
Senate to take a second look at tabled election resolutions
By Maygan Beeler | Nov. 17, 2015Ohio University Student Senate will take a second look Wednesday at several election resolutions tabled last week.
Police Blotter: OUPD arrests Harry Potter the morning after Yule Ball
By Bailey Gallion | Nov. 17, 2015OUPD reported six other alcohol-related incidents between Nov. 9 and Sunday.
OMG! Rotisserie offers students a touch of home cooking
By Paige Clayton | Nov. 17, 2015OMG! Rotisserie, a new soul food restaurant on Columbus Road offers Athens the the chance to eat soul food guilt-free.
Former OUPD officer dies from brain hemorrhage
By Julia Fair | Nov. 17, 2015Van Oort suffered from a brain hemorrhage resulting from the lightning strike that happened in 2006 while he was participating in a torch run for the Special Olympics.
Post Haste: Look up, holiday wreaths are lining Court Street; OU men's basketball is off to a 2-0 start
Nov. 16, 2015The Holiday season is upon us.
Graduate Student Senate votes to nullify boycott of university committees
By Lauren Fisher | Nov. 16, 2015In a majority vote, GSS overturned its committee boycott, authorizing members to resume participation in university and presidential committees.
Alpha Delta Pi hosts Mr. University Pageant
By Bailey Gallion | Nov. 16, 2015Jeremy Weinreich, a senior studying screenwriting, took home the tiara. Chudd Heyn, freshman studying business, won the popular vote.
City Council: Fracking in Wayne National Forest condemned, Alassaf speaks out against Airbnb legislation
By Alyse Peck | Nov. 16, 2015Athens City Council passes resolution against the proposed Wayne National Forest fracking plans and a candidate for the Ohio House speaks out against Airbnb legislation.
