Wiehl tired of trash talk
By EMILY BOHATCH | Sep. 28, 2014Talk has come to a standstill as officials debate the relevance of the law.
NEWS BLOGS
Report shows fewer crimes
By Joshua Lim | Sep. 28, 2014Ohio University’s crime has decreased to an extent that it is lower than other universities in Ohio.
Scripps College in phase II of renovations
By DANIELLE YOUNG | Sep. 28, 2014College of communication enters phase II of renovations, including Scripps Hall.
ROTC cadets join ranks
By Jonathan Oldham | Sep. 28, 2014They are classmates, maybe even friends, and, perhaps one day, heroes.
Zipcar drives its way onto campus
By Kaitlin Coward | Sep. 28, 2014OU’s Transportation and Parking Services is now using Zipcar.
OUPD annual security report shows drop in drug and liquor violations
By Joshua Lim | Sep. 26, 2014Ohio University saw a decrease in the number of sexual assaults, burglaries, and liquor law arrests in 2013 compared to years past.
West Union construction shouldn’t affect parade
By EMILY BOHATCH | Sep. 26, 2014City officials explicitly said in their contract with Contractor of West Union Street Infrastructure Improvements project that no construction is to take place on October 11, during OU’s Homecoming Parade.
Athens Bicycle among top 300 bike shops in America
By Julia Fair | Sep. 25, 2014Athens Bicycle, a 16-year-old bike shop in town, was one of 13 shops from Ohio named among the best.
Hocking College student missing upon release from health facility
By Julia Fair | Sep. 25, 2014Charles Cane, a 21-year-old Hocking College student has been missing since Saturday.
The 110 reflects on band traditions
By Anna Gibbs | Sep. 25, 2014Marching 110 reflects their own traditions due to the OSU scandal of sexual harassment in the past years.
092614_Paramore, Clean Bandits, Miley Cyrus among artists to be covered by OU band
By ELIZABETH BACKO | Sep. 25, 2014Ohio University’s Marching 110 will play a series of female rock hits this week. The band recently was recognized by members of ‘N Sync for last weeks show.
Many popular events sold out in advance for Parents Weekend
By Will Gibbs | Sep. 25, 2014As parents descend on Athens this weekend, Ohio University is holding numerous events to entertain students and their elders — if they signed up ahead of time. Outdoor Pursuits is putting on a Stargazing and Campfire event both Friday and Saturday nights. The events are both sold out. Those who have already signed up will not only gaze at constellations through a telescope, but will hear tales of The Ridges.The Ridges were once a large mental health facility in Athens. The university now owns the facility, but the old insane asylum is known worldwide as one of the most haunted spots in the nation.The organization is also holding a Parents Weekend Zipline Adventure all day Saturday, which is also sold out. The event will also take place at The Ridges and feature a 300 ft. zipline. All equipment and optional transportation is provided in the price. The Ohio University Golf Course is hosting a nine-hole golf outing on Sunday morning. There will be food and prizes available and golfers will be separated into groups of two or four. OU’s University Program Council is putting on a brunch event Saturday morning. However, that event is sold out as well. “Every year it kind of fluctuates,” said Matt Thomson, coordinator for Campus Programs. The event, which is a yearly undertaking, usually sells out. He said the cap for attendance is 300 people, which according to Thomson, was met a few days ago. “This year the one thing that they really did different (was the addition of another time),” said Thomson. “There used to be two different seatings, they just combined them into one to make it easier,” he said.Thomson said in the past there were about 300 people, so this year the number will remain the same, just not as spread out as before. This is an attempt to move toward more of a brunch-style meal, said Thomson. There will also be different types of food, not just breakfast foods. Vice President for Student Affairs Ryan Lombardi will be speaking at the event. OU Improv will be performing in addition to an acoustic performance by Ben Leeson. A photo booth will also be available for use.@w_gibbs wg868213@ohio.edu
Tinker on free speech and student rights
By Alex Meyer | Sep. 25, 2014Though she was one of the students behind the landmark Supreme Court case Tinker v. Des Moines, Mary Beth Tinker said it was years later when she realized the significance of her black armbands.
African Student Union plans to raise awareness, funds through Ebola lecture
By Lacy Purdum | Sep. 25, 2014The African Student Union will be hosting an Ebola Epidemic Panel Discussion on Sept. 26. The goal of this panel is to raise awareness of the current Ebola epidemic that is taking place in West Africa.
McDavis’ pay raise sparks Senate debate on salaries
By Jeremy Hill | Sep. 25, 2014OU’s Student Senate has formed a committee to investigate the way student tuition dollars are being used to compensate university officials.
Water outage Thursday on South High Street
By EMILY BOHATCH | Sep. 25, 2014One Uptown street will have a water outage Thursday.
Petition calls for election recall
By Alisa Warren | Sep. 24, 2014A petition asking for a recall election is circulating on campus and has roughly 300 signatures.
Committee explores admin pay
By Maygan Beeler | Sep. 24, 2014Through executive evaluations and member-lead discussions, OU Student Senate looked back on its structure.
U.S. Senate working to ensure clean water in Ohio
By M.C. Tilton | Sep. 24, 2014U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown has introduced a new bill that would provide substantial funding to sewage plants in Ohio that remain outdated.
Company that owns the Messenger acquires the Athens NEWS
By Nora Jaara | Sep. 24, 2014The Messenger and the Athens NEWS are now under the same ownership.
