On-campus living no longer plans to house married students
By Dina Berliner | Sep. 15, 2013When Rachel Hayes gets married next month, her name and benefits under the nation’s law will change.
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Department of Justice readjusts prison policy
By Allan Smith | Sep. 15, 2013The prison system has failed Americans — or at least according to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, who as the head of the Department of Justice found that too many Americans are locked up for non-violent crimes.
Study announces Ohio power plants topping 'America's dirtiest'
By Branden Labarowski | Sep. 15, 2013Environment Ohio, a Columbus-based environmental group, held a news conference outside the Athens Public Library last week to announce the release of their new study, “America’s Dirtiest Power Plants.” The study documents carbon pollution in the United States and preventative measures to stop global warming.
Helpful but problematic Blackboard splits opinions
By Megan Eagle | Sep. 15, 2013Technical complications have forced Blackboard “offline” several times this school year, but officials hope the problem is fixed.
Alleged Athens bank robber sent back to jail after heroin use
By Kelly Fisher | Sep. 15, 2013An Albany man, who turned himself in for robbing a bank in Athens this summer, was sent back to jail Tuesday after drug use.
Council preview: members to discuss city facility improvements
By Cassie Kelly | Sep. 15, 2013Continuing where they left off two weeks ago, Athens City Council will meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. for their weekly meeting and will go over new ordinances for Halloween weekend, Friday Oct. 25 through Sunday Oct. 27.
OU to distribute employee raises, strive to offer competitive salaries
By Will Drabold | Sep. 12, 2013The guidelines as to how Ohio University’s 1 percent faculty and staff salary increase will be allocated were decided Thursday, but it won’t be distributed until later this semester.
Construction under Park Place affects traffic flow
By Austin Ambrose | Sep. 12, 2013Tunnels under Park Place were originally thought to have been from the mid-1940s, but a routine inspection showed the tunnels lacked a construction date and might soon begin functioning improperly.
Athens gasoline prices force big budgets
By Allan Smith | Sep. 12, 2013Athens County’s higher gas prices can empty your wallet faster than other counties’ prices, and local law enforcement officials say they’re no different.
New heating plant to increase energy efficiency
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Sep. 12, 2013Ohio University plans to produce its energy without depending on coal by 2016 if the Board of Trustees approves funding.
Federal government food support for families declines
By Sam Howard | Sep. 12, 2013The Athens County Department of Job and Family Services stands to lose about $1.3 million in food assistance program funding this November, continuing what county officials say is a trend of less compassion for the poor.
Small minority population distorts income inequality statistics in Athens
By Lucas Daprile | Sep. 12, 2013Even 50 years after Dr. Martin Luther King’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech, the topic of racial income inequality still plagues the nation and Athens.
Ohio could see marijuana vote in fall election
By Branden Labarowski | Sep. 11, 2013In less than a year, both Colorado and Washington legalized the use of marijuana — and some suspect Ohio will soon join the list.
OU drops four spots in national rankings
By Will Drabold | Sep. 11, 2013Ohio University dropped four spots in this year’s U.S. News and World Report university rankings, failing to rise in the rankings for the sixth consecutive year.
Kelly wants to quash subpoena, waits on response to motion
By Kelly Fisher | Sep. 11, 2013After receiving a grand jury subpoena from Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s Office on Tuesday, Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly plans on taking action.
Former Student Senate members face scrutiny over internal payment
By Olivia Hitchcock | Sep. 11, 2013A Student Senate policy gives its treasurer control over when and how much it can spend internal money.
OU debuts competitive scholarship program
By Will Drabold | Sep. 10, 2013The fight for the best college students is like “hand-to-hand combat,” and Ohio University will soon have an additional weapon in the fray, OU President Roderick McDavis said.
Shops, citizens turn to local business for composting help
By Julie Weller | Sep. 10, 2013The Compost Exchange, a facility located in The Plains, is becoming more and more of a popular option for those who want to avoid the hassle and stink of composting at home.
Immediately after tryouts, dance team already prepping routines
By Rebekah Barnes | Sep. 10, 2013There’s a lot more behind the Ohio University Dance Team than the spins, glitter and outfits.
Clippinger closes after two students faint in class
By Lucas Daprile, Sam Howard | Sep. 10, 2013Clippinger Laboratories on Ohio University’s campus was closed for two hours Tuesday afternoon after two female students passed out in the building.
