Courtside stabbing suspect indicted for felonious assault
By Allan Smith | Apr. 25, 2013An ongoing feud between fraternities led to the stabbing outside of Courtside in February.
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Student Senate, Graduate Student Senate reflect on past year, plan ahead
By Olivia Hitchcock, Will Drabold | Apr. 25, 2013As the academic year comes to a close, Ohio University’s two student governing bodies reflected on the work that was accomplished and the work that is yet to be done.
Hall-Jones takes over as dean of students
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Apr. 25, 2013The team working together in the Division of Student Affairs will not be split apart.
Commencement speakers spark inspiration
By Olivia Hitchcock | Apr. 25, 2013Commencement ceremonies serve not only as a sigh of relief for worried parents but also as a celebration of years of late nights and academic achievements for graduating seniors.
OU police close office, bank after discovery of suspicious letter
By Sam Howard | Apr. 25, 2013More than a week after deadly ricin was intercepted at off-site mail facilities for the United States Capitol Building and White House, an Ohio University office and local bank had a similar scare Thursday morning.
Mutipurpose Center plans come to fruition as construction dates loom
By JIM RYAN | Apr. 24, 2013Douglas Franklin wrote the book about Ohio University’s planned multipurpose center, but will be retiring at the end of the semester — leaving his institutional knowledge about constructing campus facilities to remaining members of the multipurpose facility programming advisory committee.
The Walter family continues to fund university ventures
By JIM RYAN | Apr. 24, 2013Robert Walter and his wife Margaret singlehandedly made a multipurpose center at Ohio University a reality.
Jenny Hall-Jones announced as the next Dean of Students
By Will Drabold | Apr. 24, 2013Ohio University students will have a familiar face to work with next year.
Education chancellor appointed
By Ryan Clark | Apr. 24, 2013COLUMBUS—Gov. John Kasich named a former state representative and Ohio University alumnus to lead Ohio’s higher education system Wednesday, saying his “job creation mindset” will further the governor’s plans for the state’s economy.
Call for OU to take a stance on student trustee voting rights grows
By Will Drabold | Apr. 24, 2013The first demand for Ohio University’s leadership to take a stance on student trustee voting rights came from Columbus. Now, the call is coming from students themselves.
Glouster man gets 5 years in prison for possession
By Kelly Fisher | Apr. 23, 2013A 51-year-old Glouster man was sentenced to five years in prison at a hearing in the Athens County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday.
Student stress continues to rise
By Hannah Yang | Apr. 23, 2013“Don’t think about it” might become a more relevant phrase to Ohio University students who are trying to cope with stress as finals week approaches.
Athens officers take measures to prevent on-duty injuries
By XANDER ZELLNER | Apr. 23, 2013Although Athens law enforcement takes every precaution necessary to patrol fest season and track down criminals, each department only takes general precautions to protect its deputies.
Company proposes energy pooling for Athens residents
By Lucas Daprile | Apr. 23, 2013When voters cast their ballots in November, they might be asked whether or not they would like to pool energy costs with other residents in the hope of saving money.
OU alumnus named chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents
By Brandon Carte | Apr. 23, 2013Gov. John Kasich has named an Ohio University alumnus chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents.
Tech administrator may head south for higher position
By Brandon Carte | Apr. 22, 2013The top tech administrator at Ohio University might soon be gone.
County's violent crime rate exceeds benchmarks
By Kelly Fisher | Apr. 22, 2013Although Athens County Sheriff’s Pat Kelly has said he considers the county to be safe, a recent study shows the violent crime rate is higher in Athens than in surrounding counties.
FDA-approved: minors able to purchase Plan B
By Kelly Fisher | Apr. 22, 2013The Food and Drug Administration will make the “morning-after pill” available to all women, including minors, over the counter, as ordered by a federal judge earlier this month.
