OU announces Scripps College of Communication dean finalists
By SARA JERDE | Nov. 12, 2012Ohio University has decided to bring three finalists for on-campus interviews to fill the Scripps College of Communication dean position.
NEWS BLOGS
Grand jury indicts 3 men for alleged armed robberies
By Marika Lee | Nov. 12, 2012An alleged bank robber and two of his alleged accomplices in another armed robbery were indicted Thursday by a grand jury on a total of 10 charges.
$2 million grant awarded to OU's ISEE for 'fracking' research
By Hayley Ross | Nov. 12, 2012Ohio University’s Institute for Sustainable Energy and the Environment (ISEE) was recently awarded $2 million in federal and state grants to support research to clean wastewater that results from hydraulic fracturing, or fracking.
Commissioners send proposed fracking regulations to the state level
By Laura Scheer | Nov. 12, 2012Recommendations concerning horizontal hydraulic fracturing and injection well operations in Athens County will be sent to the state level commissioner’s association after being approved by the Athens County Commissioner’s at their meeting Tuesday.
OU Institute for Sustainable Energy and the Environment receives $2 million 'fracking' research grant
By Hayley Ross | Nov. 12, 2012Ohio University’s Institute for Sustainable Energy and the Environment (ISEE) was recently awarded $2 million in federal and state grants to support research to clean wastewater that results from hydraulic fracturing or “fracking”.
Pikes' eviction lawsuit dismissed
By Marika Lee | Nov. 12, 2012After the Pi Kappa Alphas’ landlord tried to evict the fraternity from their house last year, the two parties have come to an agreement and dismissed their lawsuit last month.
Man pleads not guilty to robbery
By Marika Lee | Nov. 11, 2012A Glouster man already charged with involuntary manslaughter pleaded not guilty to an added robbery charge Oct. 31.
Exhibition fuses modern technology, ancient art form
By Emily Bamforth | Nov. 11, 2012The image of a sculptor assessing a chunk of marble prior to chipping away with his or her chisel is now accompanied by new technology, some of which allows for the artist to see images onscreen before creating
Earthquake strikes in Eastern Kentucky at noon Saturday
By Allan Smith | Nov. 9, 2012An earthquake rumbled through Athens early afternoon Saturday.
McDavis 'eternally grateful' for donation to Schoonover Center
By Brandon Carte | Nov. 8, 2012A $7.5 million gift toward the Schoonover Center for Communication’s construction was celebrated Thursday night, along with the Ohio University alumni who made the donation.
Market Mark-Ups: OU students call for change
By Laura Scheer | Nov. 7, 2012Ohio University students have a variety of places to shop for groceries, but some with meal plans wish they could swipe their cards at businesses throughout town.
Student Senate cancels meeting in light of football game
By Betty Laudermilt | Nov. 6, 2012Wednesday night’s Student Senate meeting has been cancelled because of the football game.
New executive director of Baker Center appointed
By SARA JERDE | Nov. 6, 2012Eight months after Baker University Center’s top executive announced his resignation, the Office of Student Affairs has filled the position.
Luncheon explores women's voice in modern dance
By Jessica Ensley | Nov. 6, 2012The Women’s Center will be dance-happy Thursday as special guest Tresa Randall, assistant professor in the School of Dance, will speak at the center’s weekly Brown Bag Lunch & Learn about modern dance and how it has helped in giving women a voice.
Brown re-elected to second term on U.S. Senate, loses voice during Columbus speech
By Adrienne Green | Nov. 6, 2012COLUMBUS — An excited Sen. Sherrod Brown charged onto the stage to deliver his acceptance speech after being re-elected Tuesday night, but his voice could not keep up with his enthusiasm.
Stivers defeats Lang for seat in U.S. House of Representatives
By Allan Smith | Nov. 6, 2012The newly redrawn 15th Congressional District will have a familiar face as its first representative in Congress.
Bias defeats Alassaf for treasurer position
By Kaitlynn Grady, Sara Lowenstein | Nov. 6, 2012The votes stacked up for Athens County’s newest treasurer, Bill Bias, after a landslide victory over his Libertarian opponent.
Athens voter turnout down from 2008 election
By Andrea Frazier | Nov. 6, 2012A little more than half of Athens’ 48,858 registered voters turned out to cast their vote Tuesday, down from 60 percent in 2008.
Adkins wins commissioner seat after 'smart' campaign
By Sam Howard | Nov. 6, 2012Many people — even supporters — said Charlie Adkins would have a hard time winning the seat for Athens County commissioner over the Republican incumbent.
