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Brandon Carte | Mar. 14, 2013Three of the five finalists for chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire have withdrawn from the search, including Pam Benoit.
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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.
Convicted murderer files appeal in court
By Kelly Fisher | Mar. 13, 2013A local prisoner who was convicted of murdering his wife in 2011 has filed for an appeal through the Hocking County Common Pleas Court.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
