Apple's iOS 7 update may have caused web outage
By SARA JERDE | Sep. 18, 2013Apple’s new update was so popular it might have disrupted Internet access university-wide on Wednesday.
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Emcees invited to year's first Hip-Hop Shop
By Emma Ockerman | Sep. 18, 2013Entrepreneurial emcees, graffiti artists, break-dancers and disc jockeys will convene Thursday at The Union, 18 W. Union St., for the first Hip-Hop Shop of the year.
OU weighs implementing sick-day donation policy
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Sep. 17, 2013If an Ohio University staff member gets pneumonia and is sick for four weeks, he or she will go unpaid once they run out of sick leave.
Hillel welcomes parents on traditional Jewish holiday
By Anjelica Oswald | Sep. 17, 2013Prepped with sheets, bamboo poles, leaves, metal rods and an assortment of other items, a group of Jewish students gathered together to build a sukkah Tuesday night.
Abrio's Brick Oven operator asks to shut down restaurant in emergency motion
By Kelly Fisher | Sep. 17, 2013East State Street is home to many of Athens’ shops and restaurants, but one of them could be closing its doors for good.
Kelly gets new attorney after Blackburn requests switch
By Kelly Fisher, Xander Zellner | Sep. 17, 2013After a series of requests by Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Timothy J. McGinty will now represent Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly.
Visiting law professor's lecture on free-speech rights draws big crowd
By Maria DeVito | Sep. 17, 2013An Ohio University classroom overflowed Tuesday night with students, faculty and Athens residents as the George Washington Forum welcomed its first speaker of the year.
Athens man pleads guilty to shooting wife
By Branden Labarowski | Sep. 17, 2013An Athens man on Tuesday pleaded guilty to shooting his wife while she was sleeping.
University working to solve Internet problems
By SARA JERDE | Sep. 17, 2013UPDATE 3:30 p.m.: Internet access has been restored to academic buildings and regional campuses. The Office of Information Technology is fixing the Internet in residence halls building by building throughout the next few hours.
Chemistry professor's study game headed for Apple app store release
By William Ashton | Sep. 17, 2013Unless they are watching the latest episode of Breaking Bad, chances are most students are not getting excited to learn about chemistry. But one Ohio University professor is aiming to change that.
Longtime Student Senate member to explain her resignation at Speak OUt
By Olivia Hitchcock | Sep. 17, 2013Sunday night marked the end of an Ohio University Student Senate era, as one of its longest-serving members formally resigned.
County department tasked with finding jobs for 1,000 residents on food stamps
By Sam Howard | Sep. 17, 2013Almost 4,000 more Athens County residents are on food stamps this year than there were in 2007.
Sponsored foosball tournament puts new spin on South Green afternoon
By Maria DeVito | Sep. 16, 2013Ohio University students can usually find a volleyball or basketball game to play on South Green, but on Monday afternoon students used a much smaller ball for their fun.
Man arrested as suspect in August bank robbery
By Lucas Daprile | Sep. 16, 2013The man suspected of robbing a bank on East State Street in Athens earlier this year has been arrested by Illinois police, authorities said.
Kelly unwilling to release information despite subpoenas, cites 'negative impact' going forward
By Sam Howard, Xander Zellner | Sep. 16, 2013Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s office filed a court motion Friday requesting a county judge to force Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly to comply with a subpoena requiring the sheriff to give up confidential informants.
Reports: 13 dead in Washington Navy Yard shooting
By Zahra Farah | Sep. 16, 2013WASHINGTON — At least 13 people are confirmed dead and several others were wounded after a mass shooting Monday morning at Washington Navy Yard.
Record enrollment
By Will Drabold | Sep. 16, 2013Ohio University’s administrators boasted for weeks just how successful their recruitment efforts were to attract freshmen.
Alumni funds provide new webcam, look at campus life
By Joshua Rogers | Sep. 16, 2013Next time you’re walking on College Green, smile! You’re on camera.
New education standards should lead to better results for Athens City School District
By Julie Weller | Sep. 15, 2013The Athens City School District is in the process of adopting new state education standards, which Ohio Department of Education officials argue will better prepare students for a college career path.
