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.
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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.
Testimonies in rape trial continue, focus on forensic evidence
By Marika Lee | Mar. 12, 2013The court heard testimony Tuesday from two forensic scientists who tested the rape kits of alleged victims in Thomas Shifflet’s rape case.
Athens County workers receive pay raise
By Sam Howard | Mar. 12, 2013After five years and more than 50 layoffs, employees at the Athens County Department of Job and Family Services are receiving their first pay raise since March 2008.
Council unanimously passes resolution against House Bill 5, citing city's potential revenue loss
By Kate Hiller | Mar. 11, 2013Many municipalities throughout Ohio have announced their opposition to House Bill 5 because of its financial impacts on city budgets resulting in reductions of city personnel.
Faculty Senate addresses workload policy, developments in guaranteed-tuition model
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Mar. 11, 2013Ohio University President Roderick McDavis paid a visit to Monday’s Faculty Senate meeting to address the faculty workload policy in the state budget in and explain the progress of the guaranteed tuition model.
Dumping tires could result in fines, jail time, damage to local ecosystem
By Kelly Fisher | Mar. 11, 2013If a person dumps his old tires on the outskirts of town rather than disposing of them properly, he is considered a criminal.
Speaker explains policy's effect on global resources
By Hannah Yang | Mar. 11, 2013Porter Hall provided a stage for a public lecture on the dynamics of global resources and their impact on an international level Monday night.
Council plan will raise utilities costs
By Ben Mathes | Mar. 11, 2013Athens City Council is now a step closer to funding improvements to the city’s wastewater treatment plant.
Commissioner investigates law on Ridges committee
By Will Drabold | Mar. 11, 2013To prevent future demolitions at The Ridges, an Athens County official is hoping for advice from Columbus to reassert his authority to advise Ohio University.
Witnesses' testimony heard in rape case
By Kelly Fisher | Mar. 11, 2013The trial of a 76-year-old man accused of raping several young girls continued for the second week Monday at the Athens County Court of Common Pleas.
GSS sets goal to improve OU's text alert system
By Olivia Hitchcock | Mar. 11, 2013Complaints about a lack of communication led the conversation at Monday night’s Graduate Student Senate meeting.
Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services will close Athens office
By Sam Howard | Mar. 11, 2013After an outpour of complaints, employees at The Plains office of the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services won’t move to Columbus after all.
Former U.S. ambassador to speak at free event
By Will Drabold | Mar. 11, 2013A man accustomed to beating back comments from diplomats will field questions from Ohio University students next month.
ODE releases district report cards
By Allan Smith | Mar. 11, 2013The Ohio Department of Education recently released its report cards for schools across the state and multiple local districts received high marks.
With card set, comedy night tickets go on sale for students Thursday
By Will Drabold | Mar. 10, 2013This April, Mr. Universe, Fat Albert and an NBC regular will star in Ohio University’s first-ever Convo Comedy Night.
Demolition begins with no committee action
By Will Drabold | Mar. 10, 2013Building 26, located at The Ridges, came crumbling down during spring break, but the demolition was done without the approval from a university advisory committee.
Nelsonville Music Festival unveils more performers
By Emily Bamforth | Mar. 10, 2013While Ohio University prepares for a star-studded April, organizing for the ninth annual Nelsonville Music Festival barrels on under the radar with more announcements for the weekend’s lineup.
Verizon offers Athens faster mobile Internet
By Brandon Carte | Mar. 10, 2013Some Ohio University students may have noticed something different about their cell phone service after arriving in Athens after Spring Break.
Graduate College narrows search for permanent associate dean to 3 finalists
By Olivia Hitchcock | Mar. 10, 2013What once was a position for two will soon become a position for one.
