Athens candidates run on bare-bones budgets this campaign season
By William T. Perkins | Oct. 22, 2015Local candidates haven't been focusing too much on raising money during this year's campaigns.
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I Am That Girl becomes a part of Ohio University
By Paige Clayton | Oct. 22, 2015I Am That Girl, a discussion based feminist group, is slated to join campus organizations in November.
Post Haste: Sam Hunt’s coming to town; Ohio University is one of the fastest-growing schools in the nation
By Jeremy Hill | Oct. 22, 2015The Sam Hunt concert is Saturday.
OU HCOM Professor chronicles Kasich’s Medicaid expansion and reform in national journal
By Luke Furman | Oct. 22, 2015Dr. Daniel Skinner of HCOM’s Dublin branch was recently published online in the Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law chronicling Governor John Kasich’s expansion and reform of healthcare in Ohio.
Student files $2,991 claim against Ohio University for cost of two classes
By Bailey Gallion | Oct. 22, 2015OU student Alison Sawmiller filed a claim for compensation for monetary damages for two classes she alleges she took on recommendation from an OU advisor.
Athens' Big Mamma's cracks BuzzFeed's list of best drunken eats in American college towns
By Julia Fair | Oct. 22, 2015Athen’s own Big Mamma’s eatery stumbled into the 11th spot on BuzzFeed’s "Best Drunken Eats In College Towns Across America" list.
Ohio University to purchase 50 percent of electricity from renewable sources starting in December
Oct. 22, 2015The shift could put the university four years ahead of schedule.
Ohio University students hover around campus on personal transportation devices
By Lauren Fisher | Oct. 20, 2015The use of personal transportation devices, often called “hoverboards,” is on the rise among celebrities and students alike.
Only confidential reporters at Ohio University are at campus care and counseling and psychological services
By Megan Henry | Oct. 20, 2015After the departure of Ohio University Survivor Advocacy Program Coordinator Delaney Anderson, the program is without confidential reporters.
Ohio University Student Senate to increase representation of students involved with Center for International Studies
By Maygan Beeler | Oct. 20, 2015A resolution proposed at Wednesday’s meeting will attempt to better represent students involved with the Center for International Studies by appointing a Center for International Studies senator
Closure of municipal parking garage causes challenges for the city
Oct. 20, 2015Construction in the parking garage forces drivers to find other parking options
Bobcat Depot takes over background checks from Ohio University Police Department
By Bailey Gallion | Oct. 20, 2015The change will free OUPD of the duty, provide students with more payment options and host the service in a more central location.
Local lawyer resigns from Ohio Rights Group after ResponsibleOhio deal
By William T. Perkins | Oct. 20, 2015A local lawyer has cut ties with the Ohio Rights Group after the group announced its support for ResponsibleOhio
Post Haste: Today is 'Back to the Future' Day; Most of the Athens parking garage is closed
By Sam Howard | Oct. 19, 2015Today is the day Marty McFly went to the future.
British thinker and philosopher speaks on Conservatism at George Washington Forum
By Nora Jaara | Oct. 19, 2015Roger Scruton speaks on what is means to be a Conservative at the George Washington Forum in Galbreath Chapel on Monday.
Police Blotter: Man cited after being found on top of College Gate
By Matt Cudahy | Oct. 19, 2015OUPD found a man standing on top of College Gate on Monday night. Officers also cited a man for trying to steal a sign from Transportation and Parking Services.
Graduate Student Senate moves forward with boycott resolution
By Lauren Fisher | Oct. 19, 2015Graduate Student Senate is moving forward with a resolution to boycott presidential and university committees.
Athens law enforcement find it difficult to charge graffiti offenses
By Julia Fair | Oct. 19, 2015Graffiti is considered a third degree misdemeanor, with a $500 charge and possibly 60 days in jail. Athens law enforcement said it's hard to catch those who are responsible.
Post Haste: We break down costumes for the Athens Halloween Block Party; Marching 110 got a Twitter shoutout
By Jeremy Hill | Oct. 19, 2015Star Wars costumes will be popular this year.
Marzec, other protesters to appear in appellate court Thursday
By EMILY BOHATCH | Oct. 19, 2015After being convicted of persistent disorderly conduct in March, former Student Senate president Megan Marzec along with two other defendants will appear for an appellate hearing on Thursday.
