Ridges Advisory Council to present draft at June Board meeting
By Taylor Maple | Apr. 2, 2015The Ridges Advisory Council will present a draft of their development plan at the Board of Trustees meeting in June.
NEWS BLOGS
Palmer Fest saw an increase in arrests, while Mill Fest saw a decrease this year
By Julia Fair | Apr. 2, 2015This year Palmer Fest sees a 72 percent increase in arrests from 2014.
Local power provider opposes federal emission proposals through website
By Jeremy Hill | Apr. 2, 2015AEP, which provides power to homes in Athens County, recently published a website opposing aspects of the EPA’s Clean Power Rule.
Alumni rescind donations after Emery non-renewal
By Alex Meyer | Apr. 2, 2015After Ohio University decided not to renew former Global Leadership Director Greg Emery's contract, several alumni have rescinded their bequests, totaling at least $1.25 million.
April showers bringing flood watch to Athens
By Samuel Howard | Apr. 2, 2015On Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Athens County that's set to last from 11 p.m. Thursday to 2 a.m. Saturday.
Graduate Student Senate election applications due Friday
By Megan Henry | Apr. 1, 2015Applications for GSS will only be accepted online for the available positions.
TIME ticket presents controversy after first Student Senate debate
By Maygan Beeler | Apr. 1, 2015Presidential candidates from the five parties running for Student Senate debated Wednesday night.
Pro-choice group says abortion bill likely won’t pass in Senate
By William T. Perkins | Apr. 1, 2015The heartbeat bill, restricting abortion to six weeks, passed the house last week, but may not be as successful at the state Senate.
Law enforcement works to reduce heroin, fatalities
By Julia Fair | Apr. 1, 2015Heroin remains the most popular drug, despite around 10 residents dying from opiate overdose annually.
New ticket and candidate announced for Student Senate election
By Maygan Beeler | Apr. 1, 2015A fifth ticket, TIME, and a treasurer candidate for the BARE ticket were announced Tuesday night.
OU themes allow students to explore passions, no degree attached
By Bethany N. Bella | Mar. 31, 2015College of Arts and Sciences themes explore global issues, connects interdisciplinary faculty with students, and is a good way for students to earn general education requirements
OU students may take part in developing the next medical breakthrough
By Kaitlin Coward | Mar. 31, 2015OU students often opt to volunteer as human subjects in medical research studies.
OU student recognized nationally for her undergraduate thesis research
By BETHANY BELLA | Mar. 31, 2015In the last two years, OU Senior Lauren Johnson has had her research work presented at several national science conferences.
SE Ohio 'bat man' sounds off on the pesky mammal that drove McDavises out of their house
By William T. Perkins | Mar. 31, 2015Chris Prater, who has been a bat man for five years, said Athens homes are perfectly suited for the nocturnal creatures.
Athens County Crime Solvers offer up to $2000 for info on assaults, theft
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 31, 2015In their Crimes of the Month report, the Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous detailed two open cases of assault and two open cases of theft from the Athens Police Department as well as a case of breaking and entering from the Ohio University Police Department.
Hundreds take to Park Place for 'bat rally' to protest McDavis move
Mar. 31, 2015Park Place was packed with more than a hundred students, faculty and staff members who gathered to protest the lease agreement for a $1.2 million home for President Roderick McDavis and his wife Deborah on Tuesday night.
Kiss the old Jeff Dining Hall goodbye
By Alex Meyer | Mar. 31, 2015Renovations to Jefferson Market will include late-night dining options and a “Whole Foods store” concept area.
New Holzer CEO looks to bring more specialized physicians to area and expand education programs
By Luke Furman | Mar. 31, 2015In an interview with The Post Dr. Christopher T. Meyer, CEO of Holzer, spoke about the health care service’s current expansion projects and the state of healthcare as a whole.
Ohio University Police has barricaded president's residence ahead of protest
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 31, 2015OUPD placed barricades around the former residence of OU President Roderick McDavis in anticipation of the OU Student Union "Bat Rally."
OU themes allow students to explore passions, no degree attached
By Bethany N. Bella | Mar. 30, 2015College of Arts and Sciences themes explore global issues, connects interdisciplinary faculty with students, and is a good way for students to earn general education requirements
