OU Summer Sessions hosts annual fair in Baker Center
By Ryan Carrigan | Feb. 18, 2013Ohio University Summer Sessions is previewing its summer course lineup Wednesday at its annual fair at Baker University Center.
NEWS BLOGS
High benzene levels at East State location overdue for testing
By Lucas Daprile | Feb. 18, 2013Athens County will soon begin mandated testing for contaminated land found more than six years ago at the former site of the county garage, a site that was reported as meeting regulations when it was sold.
OU students film popular "Harlem Shake" in Baker Center
By Hannah Yang | Feb. 17, 2013After being shared and recreated throughout the world, some Ohio University students have uploaded their own rendition of the viral “Harlem Shake” videos.
Bleeding Hills: Past use of abandoned coal mines sparks problems
By Laura Scheer | Feb. 17, 2013Athens’ rolling landscape is beautiful on the surface, but a history of unregulated resource extraction has left a much grimmer reality in what lies beneath.
Alexander to speak at senior ceremony
By Brandon Carte | Feb. 17, 2013During Andy Alexander’s time as ombudsman at The Washington Post, letters piled on his desk informing him of factual errors, too-frequent usage of anonymous sources and corrections that needed to be made in news articles.
Provost named finalist in university chancellor job
By Brandon Carte | Feb. 17, 2013During Ohio University’s spring break, Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit will make the almost-750-mile trip to Eau Claire, Wis., to interview for a new job.
Lack of funds makes Trimble life tough
By Allan Smith | Feb. 17, 2013Editor’s Note: This is the first in a five-part series highlighting different villages in Athens County.
Risky consumption of genetically modified organisms continues
By Laura Scheer | Feb. 14, 2013Though Athens offers an abundance of all-natural, locally grown food options, it is hard to avoid consuming potentially dangerous genetically modified organisms, also known as GMOs.
Wrecking of Ridges building approaches
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Feb. 14, 2013Building 26, which once hosted the Athens Asylum’s TB Ward and the Beacon School, is to be demolished in the next few weeks — a project that will cost Ohio University $450,000.
Coming Around
By Joe Fox | Feb. 14, 2013Athens’ roundabout has been operating for more than two years now, but the city’s residents haven’t quite gotten used to it.
Student Senate, City Council plan to host joint session to foster 'familiarity' between groups
By Sam Howard | Feb. 14, 2013This semester might bring the first-ever dual meeting of Athens City Council and Ohio University Student Senate.
Benoit named finalist in Wisconsin university chancellor search
By Brandon Carte | Feb. 14, 2013Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit was named one of five finalists for the position of chancellor at The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Housing assistance provided to those afflicted with HIV/AIDS
By Kate Hiller | Feb. 14, 2013Grants totaling more than $1.2 million to address housing needs of Ohioans living with AIDS or HIV-related diseases have been approved by the Ohio Development Services Agency for four organizations across Ohio.
OU alumnus named 2013 commencement speaker
By Brandon Carte | Feb. 14, 2013Former ombudsman for The Washington Post, and current Scripps Howard visiting professional at Ohio University, Andy Alexander, is this year’s undergraduate commencement speaker.
Program donates books to prisoners
By Andrea Frazier | Feb. 14, 2013An Athens organization is seeking to make it possible for inmates to turn the page while they’re behind bars.
Guest speaker outlines demise of free-market capitalism in America
By Will Drabold | Feb. 14, 2013Despite scheduling an event on a day devoted to romance, Luigi Zingales was able to gather an audience for a lecture meant to tickle the mind.
