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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
OU receives record number of incoming class applications
By Hayley Ross | Feb. 27, 2013Ohio University’s class of 2017 has the potential to be the biggest in the school’s 209-year history — just like the classes of 2016 and 2015 before it.
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.”
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.
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.
Young Invincibles advise how to overcome student debt
By Hannah Yang | Feb. 26, 2013Two representatives from an organization stationed in the nation’s capital educated and initiated a round-table discussion on college debt Wednesday evening in Baker University Center.
Student Senate meeting canceled for basketball game
By Will Drabold | Feb. 26, 2013For top student leaders, politics stops for nothing — except basketball.
Grad students aim to sell out 'Green Fever' T-shirts
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Feb. 26, 2013When Akron comes to town Wednesday night, the O-zone will be dressed in another green.
Best-selling author to give open lecture, sign books
By Olivia Hitchcock | Feb. 26, 2013Amy Tan, author of multiple books including The Joy Luck Club and The Kitchen God’s Wife, will be holding a public interview and book signing at the Athens Public Library this afternoon, followed by a public lecture in the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday evening as a part of the Kennedy Lecture Series.
University responds as some students remain waterless
By Hannah Yang | Feb. 26, 2013After a pipe burst in Athens, Ohio University encouraged students to just go with the flow and continue the day as usual.
Faux meat product hits local market
By Kaitlynn Grady | Feb. 26, 2013A new food option is gaining popularity in the Uptown Athens dining scene, offering a healthful alternative for meat lovers and vegetarians alike.
Group seeks student input on collegiate debt
By Will Drabold | Feb. 26, 2013A group advocating greater national urgency in solving the problem of student debt will be taking its case to students Wednesday in Baker University Center.
Student trustee hopefuls head to capital for final interviews
By Will Drabold | Feb. 26, 2013The applications are in, the committee has made its recommendations and in a few weeks, Ohio Gov. John Kasich will announce the next Ohio University student trustee.
City Council discusses proposed bill, balcony construction
By Ben Mathes | Feb. 25, 2013A new proposal from Ohio Gov. John Kasich and Republican legislators, pitched as pro-business, is considered by some to be a major blow to local government.
