University announces plans to make Aquatic Center ADA accessible
By Dina Berliner | Mar. 12, 2015A lift for the center’s pool and the addition of automatic doors are among some of the planned changes.
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Athens Police Department reminds students to keep it safe during Mill Fest
By Emma Ockerman | Mar. 12, 2015Aside from bringing in outside law enforcement officers to cover the ground the APD and OUPD can’t, city officials are urging students to be smart, civil and safe — and not to use alcohol as an excuse for debauchery — as they embark up and down Mill Street.
Marijuana growing operation shut down in Amesville
By Julia Fair | Mar. 12, 2015Law enforcement officers recovered 47 marijuana plants from a home near Amesville Wednesday. Officers also found equipment for growing and selling marijuana, $751 in cash, suspected prescription pills and 12 firearms.
Trustees, student leaders meet after board presentations
By __ | Mar. 12, 2015The Board of Trustees meeting began Thursday morning, where Trustees plan to discuss the financial and physical future of the university.
Harley-Davidson CEO, OU alum to speak at 2015 commencement
By Dina Berliner | Mar. 11, 2015OU’s undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies will take place in May.
Student Senate supports Student Union’s mock BOT meeting
By Maygan Beeler | Mar. 11, 2015Ohio University’s Student Senate approved a resolution Wednesday that supports the student union’s mock Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Friday.
Campus Conversation encourages talks about race
Mar. 11, 2015About 70 students gathered Wednesday in Baker Ballroom as part of a Campus Conversation aimed at discussing racial issues.
Ohio University hires seven new academic success advisors in 2014-2015
By Bethany N. Bella | Mar. 11, 2015Ohio University appoints seven academic success advisors to assist students in academic colleges, increase university-wide retention rates
Money is an unavoidable topic at Board meeting
By Seth Archer | Mar. 11, 2015The Board of Trustees, the entity that approves university projects, will be in town on Thursday and Friday to review how Ohio University performed this year and to make decisions for the future.
Green Beer Day: OU’s alternative to St. Patrick's day
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 11, 2015Students skipped out on class Wednesday afternoon to dress in their green best and hit the bars.
Senate to vote on resolution for mock trustee meeting
By Maygan Beeler | Mar. 11, 2015The event, organized by the Ohio University Student Union, is aimed at educating students on OU's Board of Trustees.
OU's online nursing program named fifth-best in nation
By Samuel Howard | Mar. 11, 2015The ranking comes from Best College Reviews.
American Red Cross honors Union Street fire 'heroes'
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 10, 2015Athens' first responders from the West Union fire were honored during the Hometown Heroes breakfast Tuesday morning
My Sister’s Place has to turn away domestic violence victims due to lack of bed space
By Emma Ockerman | Mar. 10, 2015Extra patients might have to go to Gallia or Fairfield counties.
OUPD receives fourth sex-related report for Spring Semester
By Julia Fair | Mar. 10, 2015The department made its first arrest of the semester for such a crime.
Make sure you actually have enough cash for your next drunken cab ride
By Julia Fair | Mar. 10, 2015When someone can’t pay their cab fare due to their level of intoxication, law enforcement officers will sometimes place the individual in Southeastern Ohio Jail until they sober up.
Driving home? Check traffic with ODOT site before you go
By Matt Cudahy | Mar. 10, 2015The Ohio Department of Transportation runs a website called ohgo.com, which allows motorists to check road conditions and delays before they head out.
OU honors its newest distinguished professor
By Kaitlin Coward | Mar. 10, 2015Christopher France discussed his research on recruiting and retaining blood donors Tuesday night.
Impact of University of Oklahoma SAE controversy felt in Athens
By Alex Meyer | Mar. 10, 2015Two members of the fraternity at Oklahoma were expelled Tuesday.
Academic Center on President Street might not get demolished after all
By Kaitlin Coward | Mar. 10, 2015The Board of Trustees will no longer discuss the next steps in the demolition of the President Street Academic Center.
