Damaged uniforms force Marching 110 director to request replacements
By Will Drabold | Apr. 10, 2013Yellowing uniforms and tearing seams made Richard Suk realize his prized marching band does not look as flashy as it once did.
NEWS BLOGS
City plans new well to prevent future water problems
By Laura Scheer | Apr. 9, 2013After this past summer’s power outage and a recent water-main break that left Athens residents without water, the city will build a new production well in preparation for similar events in the future.
Coalition aims to curb suicides
By Hannah Yang | Apr. 9, 2013With more Ohio University students making their thoughts about suicide public, a new organization will seek to train their friends and professors in how to respond.
Candidates emphasize handicapped accessibility
By Sam Howard | Apr. 9, 2013“Planning” — as it applied to annexation and handicapped accessibility — proved to be a buzzword for at-large Athens City Council candidates at Tuesday night’s candidates forum.
Student Senate: Senators seek to review Code of Conduct
By Will Drabold | Apr. 9, 2013Complaints that Ohio University does not give students a fair hearing when they violate university statutes have prompted a written reaction from Student Senate.
Man wanted after lurking in female residence hall's restroom
By XANDER ZELLNER | Apr. 9, 2013At about 9:20 a.m., a female student reported that a man entered the girl’s restroom and shower-area in Brown Hall early Wednesday morning.
Final accomplice in Coolville case given more prison time
By Kelly Fisher | Apr. 8, 2013A Belpre man was sentenced to 20 years in prison by an Athens County Court of Common Pleas judge Monday for breaking into an 82-year-old Coolville woman’s home and beating her.
Seasoned soldier gives lectures on the misuse of drones
By Jillian Bloemer | Apr. 8, 2013Steve Fryburg, a retired police officer and Army veteran, visited Ohio University to give a lecture on the “kNOw Drones” project Monday night.
Unoccupied beds in regional jail cause unforeseen costs
By Lucas Daprile | Apr. 8, 2013County officials are trying to combat extra costs caused by the disparity between the beds Athens County budgets for the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail and the number of people actually using them.
Culinary Services' 'Employee of the Year' faces the best of the Midwest
By Josh Rogers | Apr. 8, 2013About 1,500 student employees work for Culinary Services at Ohio University alone, but one stands out from the rest both on campus and in the Midwest.
Hall-Jones gets personal with students in the first forum for prospective deans
By Hannah Yang | Apr. 8, 2013A familiar face held a discussion with students as one of three finalists for the largest student-oriented position at Ohio University, detailing what she could do to serve the campus.
Student Senate elections: Executive debate defines tickets
By Will Drabold | Apr. 8, 2013Anna Morton wore a blazer and heels, dressed executively for the role she envisions herself assuming, speaking to preserving and improving the body she calls home.
Lack of transportation leads to host of problems for impoverished
By Sam Howard | Apr. 7, 2013Rising costs of transportation mean fewer job opportunities and fewer trips to the doctor, according to a county report released Friday.
ROTC celebrates 75 years at Ohio with military banquet
By Olivia Hitchcock | Apr. 6, 2013Cadets traded in their training gear for finely pressed uniforms Saturday night as they celebrated the accomplishments of the Bobcat Battalion.
Finalists for dean of students prep for public panels
By Hannah Yang | Apr. 4, 2013Three hopefuls for the dean of students position will now prepare for key upcoming forums to determine their future employment or promotion at Ohio University.
Multiple candidates comprise Graduate Student Senate election
By Olivia Hitchcock | Apr. 4, 2013For the first time in two years, graduate students will be given more than one choice as to who will represent them.
University figures to present solution for education fees
By Will Drabold | Apr. 4, 2013In less than two weeks, Ohio University administrators will present before OU’s top governing body a possible solution to future budget woes.
Beloved French classic returns to Athena Cinema for Moms Weekend
By William Ashton | Apr. 3, 2013IYGB:
Student accused of setting fires in Tiffin Hall pleads not guilty
By Marika Lee | Apr. 3, 2013An Ohio University student pleaded not guilty Wednesday to setting fires in Tiffin Hall in February.
