Bar scene tame on St. Patty's Day
By Sam Howard | Mar. 17, 2013Not all Ohio University students spent Sunday recovering from Mill Fest — many took to the bars in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.
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Mill Fest mostly subdued, results in low arrest count
By Kelly Fisher | Mar. 17, 2013This year’s Mill Fest remained fairly tame throughout the day Saturday compared to previous, wilder years.
Women's Day unites performers for international celebration
By Jessica Ensley | Mar. 16, 2013Ohio University’s International Women’s Day Festival promoted an end to violence against women with multiple performances from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
Previous panel solely dedicated to discussing future of The Ridges
By Will Drabold | Mar. 14, 2013Controversy surrounding the destruction of Building 26 at The Ridges has led at least one public official to suggest that Ohio’s state government bring back The Ridges Advisory Committee.
Provost Benoit withdraws from chancellor search
By Brandon Carte | Mar. 14, 2013Three of the five finalists for chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire have withdrawn from the search, including Pam Benoit.
Conference lectures provide attendees with workplace advice, life lessons
By Hayley Ross | Mar. 14, 2013Students and faculty gathered in Baker University Center for a variety of events and sessions, most revolving around the idea of altruism at the fourth annual Ohio Women Making a Difference Conference on Thursday.
Men's Basketball: Bobcats ready for ever-competitive MAC Tournament
By JIM RYAN | Mar. 14, 2013Ohio coach Jim Christian has said all season that no Mid-American Conference team plays the same two games in a row.
Community's voices unheard in demolition of Building 26
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Mar. 14, 2013Discussions about The Ridges were missing an important part of the Athens population — the residents.
Production in its 15th year brings 'tough issues' to light
By Jessica Ensley | Mar. 14, 2013Women aren’t always comfortable talking about their “downstairs,” but this weekend, Ohio University women will take the stage to do just that.
Recent razings compromise Athens County history
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Mar. 14, 2013Though Athens has heaps of history visible in bricks and buildings, some of its richest history has been demolished.
Jury hears final closing arguments in rape trial
By Marika Lee | Mar. 14, 2013After more than six hours of closing arguments in the Athens County Court of Common Pleas on Thursday, a local man’s rape and child molestation case is headed for jury deliberation.
Student Senate discusses guaranteed tuition program, passes contact information resolution
By Jillian Bloemer | Mar. 13, 2013After taking a two-week hiatus, Ohio University Student Senate reconvened on Wednesday evening to reopen discussion on and pass a resolution brought up prior to the break.
OU examines ethics for humane treatment of lab animals
By Hannah Yang | Mar. 13, 2013Ohio University takes precaution in ensuring the health and safety of its non-human residents on campus in an ethical and humane manner.
O'Bleness Hospital going to trial against father of dead student
By Kelly Fisher | Mar. 13, 2013A former Ohio University student’s father is suing O’Bleness Memorial Hospital for $3 million over the death of his daughter in 2010.
Internship raises concern over student trustee's effectiveness
By Will Drabold | Mar. 13, 2013“I think it’s really important that a student trustee stays in tune with students.”
OU Student Union hosts 'The Breaking Point,' raises financial awareness
By Hannah Yang | Mar. 13, 2013As students trickled down the escalators in Baker University Center on Thursday, many were greeted by a large banner, which hung on the fourth floor.
City officials hold conference, discuss fests
By Allan Smith | Mar. 13, 2013One major difference fest-goers can expect to notice this upcoming season is a much stricter enforcement of the nuisance party ordinance.
Initiative to revamp general education classes now underway
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Mar. 13, 2013Students might not begrudge taking general education courses if they have relevance to their majors, which is one of the goals of a new Ohio University committee.
Green Beer Day tradition draws large bar crowd
By Lucas Daprile | Mar. 13, 2013The notorious day that colors Ohio University students green both inside and out had students opening bar tabs instead of books Wednesday.
