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.
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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
Hundreds sign up for OU Student Union's ‘Bat Rally’ at 29 Park Place
Mar. 30, 2015Ohio University Student Union will be sponsoring a Bat Rally Tuesday night in front of 29 Park Place.
Athens County Commissioners officially adopt April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
By Matt Cudahy | Mar. 30, 2015The Athens County Commissioners hosted their weekly meeting, Monday morning. The commissioners declared April Child Abuse Awareness month and received an update from Ed Brown, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator for the Athens County Extension Office.
OUPD offers Rape Aggression Defense class to students for free
By Julia Fair | Mar. 30, 2015Ohio University Police Department revived their Rape Aggression Defense Class this semester, offering it for free to any students interested.
OU alumnus’ RapChat app hits 300k downloads mark
By Jeremy Hill | Mar. 30, 2015A recent OU alum released the iPhone app RapChat last summer. In August, it had 2,000 downloads. As of last month it had over 300,000.
OU students can learn leadership skills at new CLDC workshop
By Bethany N. Bella | Mar. 30, 2015OU’s Career and Leadership Development Center offers new class, Leadership Coaching, to undergraduates seeking career advice
Hunters need written permission to enter private property
By Julia Fair | Mar. 30, 2015While hunting on someone else’s property, it’s required by Ohio law that you need to have written permission from the property owner. Without it, you could be charged with a third degree misdemeanor.
Athens County Sheriff’s Office receives call for suspicious vacuum salesman, stolen clothes
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 30, 2015Athens County Sheriff’s office received a call from a man just looking to get his clothes back from his girlfriend.
Two OU alums lose home after explosion, fire in NYC
By Dina Berliner | Mar. 30, 2015Bobcat alumni Justin Lubman and Chris Schaub were both at work when their New York apartment caught fire last week following a gas explosion a couple buildings down.
Student Senate candidates announced
By Maygan Beeler | Mar. 30, 2015Campaigning is set to begin Tuesday while the first debate will be held Wednesday.
Over 100 faculty have signed the faculty letter
Mar. 29, 2015The letter that Joseph McLaughlin and David Drabold wrote last week in response to President Roderick McDavis moving to 31 Coventry Lane continues to gain new signatures.
Presence of bats in 29 Park Place cannot be confirmed until assessment is performed
Mar. 29, 2015Until an assessment is performed on the property, university officials remain unsure if bats are still in 29 Park Place.
