Ohio to receive $700k from Google in settlement
By Kelly Fisher | Nov. 18, 2013The internet is a whirlwind of information and entertainment in what has come to be known as “the technology generation”, and consumer protection on the web is vital.
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Stressed-out students might find their grades failing along with their health
By Jordan Stickle | Nov. 18, 2013Worrying, insomnia and headaches may seem like ordinary side effects of a hard week, but experts say that in reality, those are signals of stress that require some kind of release.
DeWine: Ohio has a heroin problem
By Sam Howard | Nov. 18, 2013After a month’s worth of research from his office, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced Monday he will oversee the creation of a new unit within his office to fight heroin use statewide.
Student trustee voting rights inch closer to becoming reality in Ohio
By Olivia Hitchcock | Nov. 18, 2013House Bill 111 is one step closer to reaching a vote on the floor of Ohio’s House of Representatives, where supporters of the bill are optimistic about it passing.
Student Senate hosts state representatives Phillips and Gentile during in-town visit
By Olivia Hitchcock | Nov. 17, 2013Two state officials spent their Friday afternoon conversing with some of their Ohio University student constituents.
Commissioners plan public meeting for Tuesday to discuss proposed injection well
By Olivia Bower | Nov. 17, 2013State officials haven’t responded to complaints from concerned citizens, county officials have said, so the Athens County Commissioners are hosting a public meeting Tuesday to mull over the possibility of a new injection well in Athens County.
OUPD reports burglary at Fenzel House
By Joshua Jamerson | Nov. 17, 2013The Ohio University Police Department recieved a report of a burglary from Fenzel House on Monday, authorities said in an email apparently sent out to South Green residents. The burglary took place at approximately 5:30 a.m, according to police.
Student Senate pays it forward, excites drivers who couldn't make it back to the meter in time
By Olivia Hitchcock | Nov. 17, 2013When the meter starts ticking, you have two hours before a $10 ticket for an “expired meter” will grace your windshield.
Brushing It Off
By Emma Ockerman | Nov. 17, 2013There’s nothing a little Goof-Off and a morning spent scrubbing, painting and scraping can’t fix.
Campus officials, students gather in Baker Center for sexual-assault discussion
By Emily Bamforth | Nov. 17, 2013Monday morning Baker Ballroom was filled with Ohio University community members seeking information and discussion on a hot button topic on campus — sexual assault.
Athens police take action against officer, but that's not enough for the student who filed the complaint
By Allan Smith | Nov. 17, 2013An Athens Police Department officer accused of making insensitive remarks regarding the Uptown public sex act on Homecoming Weekend was confronted by his superiors after a verbal complaint was made against him by an Ohio University student.
Volleyball: Ohio swipes MAC regular-season title
By Alex Busch | Nov. 17, 2013Since the start of the season, Ohio’s goal has been to win a Mid-American Conference tournament, and the Bobcats took a step in that direction by clinching an outright MAC regular-season title Saturday.
It's happy trails for Wayne National Forest as it undergoes improvements, thanks to new federal grants
By Kelly Fisher | Nov. 17, 2013With some cash and assistance from the state, Athens County hikers and nature-lovers will see an improvement in the trails in Wayne National Forest. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is allocating more than $2 million in federal grants to 15 recreational trails across the state as part of the Recreational Trails Program, which is administered by ODNR.
Council members to discuss purchasing a new firetruck
By Emma Ockerman | Nov. 17, 2013City leaders are expected to meet Monday night to discuss buying a firetruck and related supplies for the city, nearly two years after approving the purchase of a $1.1 million ladder truck that is being paid for in part by Ohio University.
Two arrested in Athens meth lab bust
By XANDER ZELLNER | Nov. 17, 2013Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly’s office seized eight meth labs Friday during an operation in conjunction with the Waterloo Fire Department and Athens County Children’s Services.
Electric aggregation could sweeten deal
By Allan Smith | Nov. 17, 2013A solar energy deal involving local green energy advocates and Ohio University is still at an apparent standstill, but the recent passing of an electric aggregation initiative in Athens County offers more hope for a deal with a local government entity.
Environment Ohio gathers at Ohio Statehouse to show support for action on clean energy, global warming
By Lucas Daprile | Nov. 17, 2013Members of an environmentally conscious advocacy group, Environment Ohio, gathered at the Ohio Statehouse on Friday to rally in favor of President Barack Obama’s energy reform plan.
Columbus restaurant founder will serve innovative advice for Global Entrepreneurship Week
By William Gibbs | Nov. 16, 2013The man responsible for a chain of popular restaurants will lecture at Ohio University on Monday night on his industry.
Prisoner sentenced to death granted time to donate organs
By XANDER ZELLNER | Nov. 14, 2013An Ohio man was granted eight extra months of life after being put back on death row Wednesday, a day before he was to be executed by the state.
State representatives to convene in Athens
By Olivia Hitchcock | Nov. 14, 2013Two of Ohio’s state legislators will spend a Friday away from their Columbus offices to engage with some of their student constituents at Ohio University.
