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.
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Whitney Cummings announced as third comedian for OU's comedy night
By Will Drabold | Mar. 7, 2013The cast for Ohio University’s first ever comedy night is set.
University selects new director of Community Standards and Student Responsibility
By Hannah Yang | Mar. 4, 2013Ohio University’s Division of Student Affairs will now be adding a new face to its department at the end of the school year.
OU students challenge tuition hikes outside Baker
By Hannah Yang | Feb. 28, 2013With a frigid outlook on college debt, Ohio University students protested in an attempt to heat up discussion about tuition with administrators.
Building 26 will be razed during break
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen, Will Drabold | Feb. 28, 2013After spring break, Ohio University students might return to a campus with one less historic structure.
Wastewater Treatment Plant to receive upgrades
By Kate Hiller | Feb. 28, 2013The city of Athens’ Wastewater Treatment Plant will be undergoing a major overhaul once financial resources are secure.
Shale gas industry brings job opportunities to Athens
By Laura Scheer | Feb. 28, 2013Though fracking continues to divide Ohioans in regard to environmental health and safety, the shale gas industry has brought jobs to the state, some of which are likely to have gone to Athens County residents.
Proposed neighborhood watch gets mixed reception
By Sam Howard | Feb. 28, 2013A year after the Trayvon Martin murder, it seems few people in the city of Athens want anything to do with a neighborhood watch.
OU professors engage students without using technology
By Josh Rogers | Feb. 28, 2013With the rise of technology in education and the use of Blackboard becoming popular at Ohio University, some professors are still sticking to the “old-fashioned” way of teaching.
Uptown area of Athens is finally full
By Sara Lowenstein | Feb. 28, 2013For the first time in a decade, there are no vacancy signs hanging in any of the properties on Court Street.
Sheriff awaits new deputy pending final ruling on case
By XANDER ZELLNER | Feb. 28, 2013After repeated requests to the Athens County commissioners, Sheriff Pat Kelly will likely receive the funds to hire a new deputy in July.
Jim Gaffigan to headline comedy night
By Will Drabold | Feb. 27, 2013The Convo will again play host to a spring event — but rather than music, Hot Pockets quips will headline an April comedy night.
APD chief: Feb. crime spike 'far from worst'
By Allan Smith | Feb. 27, 2013In the span of one month, multiple students have been robbed at gunpoint at different locations, shots were fired on East State Street, an Ohio University student was stabbed in front of Courtside and eight fires were set inside of Tiffin Hall.
Teaching and Research Collide as Arts and Sciences Looks to Modernize
By Will Drabold | Feb. 27, 2013“Dr. Frank embodies all the best traditions of the college.”
