20-year-old rape kits sent in for free testing
By Kelly Fisher | Sep. 8, 2013Free rape kit testing from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation is working to ensure that more perpetrators end up behind bars.
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Campus plans events for suicide prevention week
By Hannah Yang | Sep. 8, 2013Several events are recognizing the national suicide and mental health awareness week in remembrance of those who have tried or committed suicide in Athens.
Dying Breeds
By Hannah Yang | Sep. 8, 2013Nestled in the hills outside Athens is a safe haven for a few locals who are trying to avoid extinction.
Ping Center receives equipment updates
By Joshua Rogers | Sep. 8, 2013The new weight room in Ping Center is just the beginning of the facility’s planned upgrades — which might also include adding on a floor.
Frankie Muniz's Kingsfoil returns to OU to play Jackie O's Public House stage
By William Ashton | Sep. 5, 2013Those of you who missed Kingsfoil’s last parade of Athens performances, fear not, for the band will be returning to Athens this Saturday to play at Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery, 24 W. Union St.
OU student approved for public defender in appellate court's ruling
By Branden Labarowski | Sep. 5, 2013Per ruling of the 4th District Court of Appeals, Ohio University student Kelly Kasler has been granted a public defender after previously being denied one by an
Faculty Senate to introduce new staff evaluation survey
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Sep. 5, 2013Ohio University’s president and provost will lose an annual evaluation process, yet some on campus argue the administrators’ views will be widened by a broader survey of the university.
Students lose federal loan dollars to processing fees
By Will Drabold | Sep. 5, 2013Borrowing a loan from the federal government doesn’t always equate to getting every dollar you agree to pay back.
Trustees start new scholarship fund from millions left in university's surplus
By Will Drabold | Sep. 5, 2013The Board of Trustees started a new scholarship fund by allocating millions of dollars in university surplus at its most recent meeting last Thursday Aug. 29.
Inman faces second appeal case in wife's murder
By Kelly Fisher | Sep. 4, 2013A man serving a life sentence without parole for kidnapping and killing his wife in 2011 was appointed a new attorney for his second appeal case.
Senate President Southall confronted for offensive tweet
By Olivia Hitchcock | Sep. 4, 2013In front of an audience sporting finely pressed suits, a student in a wrinkled blue dress began condemning the Student Senate president’s social media etiquette and the sexist culture she said it represented.
Number of Athens Co. bank robberies increases as fewer occur nationwide
By XANDER ZELLNER | Sep. 4, 2013The concept of robbing a bank might seem more like fiction fit for an old Western than a reality for Athens County, but top local law enforcement officials agree that robberies aren’t an unusual phenomenon.
OU directs new campaign toward prospective students
By Megan Eagle | Sep. 4, 2013Ohio University officially launched its most recent marketing campaign on Wednesday with four Athens-themed commercials that used the slogan “It’s you.”
Access to university- owned plane soars beyond top execs
By Joshua Rogers | Sep. 4, 2013Top administrators will no longer be the only ones flying high in Ohio University’s personal plane.
Fact Check: Kelly's claims on allegations tested
By Lucas Daprile | Sep. 4, 2013Amid several allegations against Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly — and a written statement from him maintaining his innocence — sources seem to largely corroborate three of the sheriff’s claims.
Interfaith Impact unites students from all beliefs
By Anjelica Oswald | Sep. 3, 2013Some students regularly attend Shabbat, some pray five times a day and others don’t pray at all, but once a week, these students gather together to work toward an interfaith community.
Students plan demonstration for senate meeting
By Olivia Hitchcock | Sep. 3, 2013Five months after his appointment to Student Senate president, some claim Nick Southall has forgotten his executive oath:
Alleged vandal pleads guilty to domestic violence
By Kelly Fisher | Sep. 3, 2013A Chauncey man accused of vandalism pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of domestic violence.
Council sets dates and plans repairs in first meeting since July
By Cassie Kelly, Julie Weller | Sep. 3, 2013Athens City Council is back from recess and met on Tuesday for its first meeting since July 15. The biggest topic of discussion was Halloween, covering precautionary measures for the city’s biggest event of the year.
