NEWS BLOGS
Health care providers adjust to Affordable Care Act
By Allan Smith | Oct. 2, 2013Local health care providers aren’t expecting to see major changes with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, or “Obamacare,” which is the leading cause of the current government shutdown.
Students discuss solutions, change at national Israeli-Palestinian conference in Washington, D.C.
By Austin Ambrose | Oct. 2, 2013Ohio University students attended a J Street conference in Washington, D.C. to discuss solutions to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Observatory proposal involves new telescope, building
By Will Drabold | Oct. 2, 2013The stars are finally aligning for Ohio University astronomers.
Kelly refuses to hand over list of confidential informants
By XANDER ZELLNER | Oct. 2, 2013Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s office wants Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly to turn over his list of confidential informants, but Kelly said he still doesn’t plan on complying.
Ohio University close to naming new vice provost for Diversity and Inclusion
By Olivia Hitchcock | Oct. 2, 2013Ohio University has struggled to secure a permanent vice provost for Diversity and Inclusion over the past year and a half.
Local businesses see change with new health care
By Sam Howard | Oct. 2, 2013Under the Affordable Care Act, businesses with 50 or more full-time employees might see a drastic change in how they provide health insurance.
Sarcasm confuses possible relocation of sheriff's office
By XANDER ZELLNER | Oct. 1, 2013The Athens County Sheriff’s Office needs more room.
Minor used as prostitute for money, drugs
By Kelly Fisher | Oct. 1, 2013Two Athens County residents were charged Monday in Athens Municipal Court with prostitution and human trafficking of a 16-year-old girl.
Affording Adjuncts
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Oct. 1, 2013University officials haven’t decided how the university will — or won’t — offer health insurance to its part-time faculty professors.
Study finds bulk soap use to be unsanitary
By Hannah Yang | Oct. 1, 2013A recent study showed that bacteria associated with bulk soap used to wash hands in public restrooms can actually send you right back to the toilet.
Provisions of health care law began Tuesday despite opposition
By Lucas Daprile | Oct. 1, 2013As many parts of the United States government grinded to a halting shutdown, major provisions of President Barack Obama’s health care law moved forward despite attempts by House Republicans to block it.
Obama calls government shutdown unfair
By Lucas Daprile | Oct. 1, 2013Many current Ohio University students were toddlers the last time the federal government shut down, 17 years ago.
Student trustee resigns from senate position
By Olivia Hitchcock | Oct. 1, 2013Less than six months ago, Keith Wilbur was running the campaign to put VOICE in charge of Student Senate.
PGA golfers prepare for course in Dublin
By Colin Hanner | Oct. 1, 2013On a global scale, the world’s most competitive golf will be showcased in Athens’ backyard this weekend at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio.
Dean appointed to OU-HCOM Cleveland Campus
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Oct. 1, 2013Ohio University’s newest dean will not reside in a Cutler Hall office. In fact, he will be more than a hundred miles from Athens.
Mailman honored for public service
By XANDER ZELLNER | Oct. 1, 2013Veteran mailman Charlie Rose has lived by one motto that his parents taught him: “If you come across a situation where you can help someone, you either try to help them or get help for them.”
