Institute director continues research for variety of cures
By Hannah Yang | Nov. 7, 2013This is the final article in a three-part series profiling those who work to make research happen at Ohio University.
NEWS BLOGS
City to build new "bus pull-off area" near West Green
By Joshua Jamerson | Nov. 7, 2013Ohio University officials announced Friday that the city of Athens will begin construction next week on a "bus pull-off area" on Richland Aveune near Grover Center.
Avett Brothers to headline Nelsonville Music Festival
By Dylan Sams | Nov. 7, 2013The Avett Brothers will be the headliners for the 10th annual Nelsonville Music Festival, according to a press release from Stuart's Opera House.
Education cost focus of collaborative talk
By Olivia Hitchcock | Nov. 7, 2013For many Ohio University students, the logistics of tuition don’t make sense.
Pay raises deemed illegal, force public board vote
By Will Drabold | Nov. 7, 2013Ohio University’s Board of Trustees committed to publicly voting on OU President Roderick McDavis’ pay raises after reports surfaced that the way in which it approved his most recent salary increases was illegal.
Executive senate ticket formed
By Olivia Hitchcock | Nov. 7, 2013It’s been politics as usual for Ohio University Student Senate this year, except this time, the typically private election planning has been thrust into the public eye.
Flu vaccine widely available in Athens, few administered on campus
By Dina Berliner | Nov. 6, 2013A fever, cough, sore throat: contracting the flu could be a college student’s worst nightmare.
Student Senate discusses guaranteed tuition model, its effects on OU students
By Olivia Hitchcock | Nov. 6, 2013Guaranteed tuition was the hot topic at Student Senate’s Wednesday meeting.
Open container laws could ease statewide
By Emma Ockerman | Nov. 6, 2013As soon as 2014, Ohioans could take their inhibitions out of a brown bag and drink openly in the streets within municipal “entertainment districts.”
Pedestrian hit outside of Ping
By Emma Ockerman | Nov. 6, 2013About 5:45 p.m. Tuesday night, a pedestrian was struck by a Toyota Prius on South Green Drive near the entrance to Ping Center and suffered head wounds.
Questionable raises for McDavises call for clarity
By Will Drabold | Nov. 6, 2013Ohio University has rescinded the salary increases for OU President Roderick McDavis and his wife, Deborah, after the Board of Trustees possibly inappropriately approved their new base salaries at its Friday meeting.
Home Sweet Home
By Kelly Fisher | Nov. 6, 2013ith Ohio University’s graduation only six months away, many seniors are up to their waists in job and graduate school applications and also looking for places to live.
Council members discuss East State house demolition
By Cassie Kelly | Nov. 6, 2013Athens City Council’s Planning and Development Committee began discussion on the demolition of a 120-year-old house located at 667 E. State St. at its Oct. 28 meeting. The house, which Mayor Paul Wiehl said once housed a family of Hurricane Katrina survivors, was built in 1893 and remodeled in 1988.
College looks to introduce new 'themed' course sets
By Will Drabold | Nov. 5, 2013Ohio University undergraduates are required to complete a set amount of general courses, but one college is hoping to pique students’ interests by making these classes more tailored to their degrees.
Group goes green with candlelit dinners
By Seth Archer | Nov. 5, 2013Ohio University’s Eco Reps think students do not care or know enough about sustainability.
Community Food Initiatives seeks aid to pay members
By Olivia Bower | Nov. 5, 2013A local nonprofit organization is looking for $6,000 in financial support from the Athens County Commissioners to continue functioning in the county.
Passion fuels director's dedication to university research
By Hannah Yang | Nov. 5, 2013Editor’s note: This is the first in a three-part series profiling those who work to make research happen at Ohio University.
Research faculty member leads in, out of office
By Hannah Yang | Nov. 5, 2013Editor’s Note: This is the second of the three profile series highlighting the people who make research happen at Ohio University.
