Local man under the influence of cocaine shoots wife
By Julia Fair | Feb. 20, 2015While under the influence of cocaine, an Athen man shot his wife in both legs.
NEWS BLOGS
Advocacy group releases official homegrown marijuana proposal Thursday
By William T. Perkins | Feb. 19, 2015Pro-marijuana legalization group ResponsibleOhio put together a new proposal that would allow Ohio residents to grow their own marijuana.
Proposed legislation at the statehouse would restrict abortion
By William T. Perkins | Feb. 19, 2015Ohio State legislature will see six bills concerning regulations for abortion.
Homecoming 2015 theme to pay homage to Athens’ bricks
By Dina Berliner | Feb. 19, 2015Ohio University’s 2015 homecoming week will take place Oct. 5 to 10.
8 places warmer than Athens that shouldn't be
Feb. 19, 2015Athens is cold today. But some places in the United States, with a reputation of having cold temperatures in the winter, are warmer than Southeast Ohio.
McDavises to temporarily relocate due to bat invasion
By Olivia Hitchcock | Feb. 19, 2015For the third time in three months, bats have take up residence in the presidential residence, 29 Park Place
OU employee arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 18, 2015An Athens man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly possessing child pornography, according to a news release by the Athens County Sheriff’s office.
Proposed RA union has Senate’s support
By Maygan Beeler | Feb. 18, 2015Student Senate is in favor of the proposed formation of an RA union
KC Johnson lecture on due process, sexual assault elicits response against F--kRapeCulture’s protest
By Bethany N. Bella | Feb. 18, 2015KC Johnson, current and former students respond to F--kRapeCulture’s protest at Monday night’s lecture on campus sexual assault and due process.
Student dressed as Disney princess braves cold weather, delights students
By Hannah Shaw | Feb. 18, 2015An Ohio University student has taken it upon himself to go around campus dressed up as the character, Anna, from Disney’s Frozen.
OU’s energy renovation projects will start with a new natural gas pipeline route
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Feb. 18, 2015Ohio University will give $5.5 million to Columbia Gas of Ohio to move away from coal power and toward natural gas heating.
With campus closed, OU advises you to 'walk like a penguin'
By Samuel Howard | Feb. 18, 2015It's the first time OU has closed because of weather since last January.
Snow and cold weather continue to rip through Athens
By Emma Ockerman | Feb. 18, 2015Those hoping for Athens to see clear sidewalks and sunny skies woke up to a harsh reality Wednesday morning: It's still snowing, and it's still freezing.
Investigation of Athens Middle School teacher, coach turns up nothing
By Julia Fair | Feb. 17, 2015Following three complaints, Athens County Sheriff's Office investigated Jeff Skinner.
Carry an extra quarter: Parking garage fees might be on the rise
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 17, 2015The measure would help defray the cost of repairs to the building.
Student Senate to weigh in on possible RA union
By Maygan Beeler | Feb. 17, 2015Senate will vote on whether they will support the creation of a RA union on campus.
Founder’s Day to honor 200th anniversary of OU’s first graduation
By Dina Berliner | Feb. 17, 2015Thomas Ewing and John Hunter, Ohio University’s first graduates in 1815, will be celebrated on this year’s Founder’s Day.
Officials, professors still divided on effects of fracking
By BETHANY BELLA | Feb. 17, 2015Now that fracking is coming to the Ohio River, OU professors debate the pros and cons of the energy operation.
OU’s student trustees balance school, trustee duties
By Maygan Beeler | Feb. 17, 2015The trustee-selection process is undergoing some change this year.
New Facebook policy allows users to control accounts of deceased friends
By Hannah Shaw | Feb. 17, 2015A new Facebook feature allows users to designate who controls their account when they die.
