OU faculty sign letter backing Marzec
By Joshua Jamerson | Sep. 9, 2014A group of faculty signed a letter, released Tuesday, supporting OU Senate President Megan Marzec's right to express herself.
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OU rises six spots in national ranking
By Olivia Hitchcock | Sep. 9, 2014For the first time since 2010, Ohio University rose in U.S. News and World Report’s rankings of national universities.
Century-long bond proposed to Faculty Senate
By Dina Berliner | Sep. 9, 2014Ohio University’s plan to cut into the university’s $458 million maintenance backlog by issuing a century-long bond worth $250 million was presented at the Faculty Senate meeting Monday night.
OU alumna is now second woman on OUPD's force
By Joshua Lim | Sep. 9, 2014There’s a new officer, and she’s a Bobcat!
Student Code of Conduct offenses may be changed
Sep. 9, 2014University officials are considering changing the Student Code of Conduct, which would change many facets to how student offenses are handled, including eliminating some students’ final appeal opportunity.
OU to keep hundreds of residence hall beds originally slated for demolition
By Maria DeVito | Sep. 9, 2014Housing Master Plan update: Changes made to overall plan because of large freshman class, project still on schedule.
Police Blotter: Police investigating threat to president’s office
By Joshua Lim | Sep. 9, 2014Ohio University President Roderick McDavis was threatened late last week.
Arguments against ordinance do not deter council plans
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 9, 2014Shutting a raucous party down is fine enough, Ohio University students said at Monday night’s Athens City Council meeting, but tacking on a hefty fine to this offense is too much of an overstep.
Engineering student creates a helping hand
By Bret Jamerson | Sep. 9, 2014Dan Harris, a junior studying mechanical engineering, created a functional hand that is believed to be as strong, if not stronger, than a natural hand. He believes to have created the next big prosthetic limb, discovering the next big thing in advanced prosthesis.
OU faculty to sign letter backing Marzec following 'blood bucket' controversy
By Joshua Jamerson | Sep. 9, 2014A group of faculty are to release a signed a letter Tuesday supporting OU Senate President Megan Marzec's right to express herself.
Phi Kappa Psi fraternity buys $1.35M residence
By Luke Furman | Sep. 9, 2014Since its inception 94 years ago, Ohio University's Phi Kappa Psi fraternity has been a nomadic group, leasing houses in several places within Athens. However, this past summer, the once wayfaring group of 85 members finally purchased a location they can call home.
’Cats out of the bag: Confessions account voices students’ secrets
By Will Gibbs | Sep. 9, 2014Deeming someone the “voice of a school” is a lofty title, but when over 18,000 people follow the tweets of one person, their voice is one to be reckoned with. Read our feature on @OU_Confessions.
Thousands without power countywide
By Emma Ockerman | Sep. 8, 2014More than 2,000 Athens County residents are without power, according to the American Electric Power website.
Athens City Council preview: Nuisance party amendments to see discussion
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 8, 2014City officials will debate the proposed amendments to the nuisance party ordinance Monday night.
Woman transported to O'Bleness after possible seizure in Putnam Hall
Sep. 8, 2014A woman was transported to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital after possibly having a seizure in Putnam Hall.
Clean energy explored during summit
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 8, 2014They don’t have cell-phone reception but they’ve got a grange and a pretty neat new wastewater facility. It’s the good-old town of Amesville, OH and they’ve got some things to say about energy.
Fraternities seeking new brothers
By Luke Furman | Sep. 8, 2014OU fraternities recruit new members and hold many events.
Stephen Golding to discuss possible $250 million bond with Faculty Senate
By Dina Berliner | Sep. 8, 2014Ohio University may undertake approximately $250 million in debt through a century-long bond — given pending approval from the Board of Trustees.
Activists work to revitalize American Chestnut Tree
By Bethany N. Bella | Sep. 8, 2014Volunteers needed to support the revival of the American Chestnut Tree, an iconic Appalachian tree gone nearly extinct in the Ohio Valley region.
Councilman Patterson's passion for peppers
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 8, 2014A profile on Steve Patterson, Dem. At-Large City Council Rep, who serves as chair of the disabilities’ commission and has worked to provide visibility and accessibility to the disabled community.
