City of Athens may not have assets to build indoor pool
By Alisa Warren | Aug. 27, 2015City official says he has no idea when, or if, an indoor city pool will be built based on the city’s cost assessment of the project.
NEWS BLOGS
Post Haste: OU brings in reinforcements to combat Wi-Fi overload; Number Fest no longer BYOB
By Jeremy Hill | Aug. 27, 2015Get the lowdown on your Wi-Fi slowdown.
Double-take: Move-in week for new OU dorms hasn't always been easy
By Maygan Beeler | Aug. 26, 2015Moving into Bryan Hall its first year was a nightmare.
OU Student Senate reinstates Robert’s Rules of Order despite debate
By Maygan Beeler | Aug. 26, 2015It was the first senate meeting of the year.
Award-winning faculty and student to be honored at OU Board of Trustees meeting
By Maygan Beeler | Aug. 26, 2015Four individuals will be honored.
Still no consequences for smoking on OU's campus
Aug. 26, 2015Ohio University has been tobacco-free since the beginning of August.
Wi-Fi troubles plague students in first days of semester
By Taylor Maple | Aug. 26, 2015Students are struggling to access the Internet while on university WiFi.
Post Haste: Seriously, you need to get textbooks; OU names new Women’s Center director
By Jeremy Hill | Aug. 26, 2015And read to the bottom for Athens bar specials.
Law enforcement gives tips on how to prevent break-ins
By Julia Fair | Aug. 25, 2015Rusty Brumbaugh was a victim of one of 37 burglaries within the past two months, local law enforcement gives advice to lessen the chance of property being stolen.
Student Senate to vote to return to traditional structure
By Maygan Beeler | Aug. 25, 2015Student Senate will vote on resolutions to reinstate structural concepts, which were altered by last year’s body.
OU students see improvements in West Green Market District
By Taylor Maple | Aug. 25, 2015Those who remember the Boyd Dining Hall of previous years appreciate updates to West Green Market District
Bobcat Lane open following nearly seven years of Athens opposition
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Aug. 25, 2015It's open for a six-month trial period.
OU Board of Trustees to meet in Dublin this week
Aug. 25, 2015The next Board of Trustees will meet Aug. 27 at OU’s Dublin campus.
Athens County Democratic chair steps down
By William T. Perkins | Aug. 25, 2015After about a year in the role, Alan Trout stepped down from his Democratic Party Chair position.
Post Haste: Poll says Athens best Ohio college town; Law expert says Acacia could have case against student union
By Jeremy Hill | Aug. 25, 2015Kent is catching Athens in this online poll.
Ohio University Student Union says Acacia fraternity known for “raping girls”
Aug. 24, 2015The Ohio University student union has alleged accusations that members of OU’s Acacia fraternity drug drinks and rape women.
Student found passed out in bushes Monday morning covered in bugs
By Matt Cudahy | Aug. 24, 2015A stolen pitbull puppy, an unconscious male laying on top of a Redd’s Apple Ale, and a marijuana and “dabs” operation plagued OU’s 2015 Welcome Week.
Local Bernie Sanders group has grown rapidly
By William T. Perkins | Aug. 24, 2015The group’s most recent meeting in July had 104 attendees.
Taco Bell delivery service in Athens a possibility
By M.C. Tilton | Aug. 24, 2015Taco Bell’s recent release of delivery services in 4 major markets could spread to college towns if successful.
Housing department has a new name and office space
By Maria DeVito | Aug. 24, 2015The housing department is now called the Department of Housing and Residence Life and has new offices on South Green.
