NEWS BLOGS
OU employee arrested after threatening to bring shotgun to work
By Rebecca McKinsey | Dec. 16, 2012An Ohio University employee was arrested Friday after threatening to bring a shotgun to work.
University leaders look to students for concert planning advice
By Will Drabold | Dec. 16, 2012Though classes are over, two Ohio University leaders recently asked students for their help in planning an on-campus activity through an off-campus survey.
Long-time Ohio elected official announces plans to retire from public service
By Brandon Carte | Dec. 16, 2012Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Jim Petro announced Monday that he will retire from public service as the state’s top higher-education chief on Feb. 1.
Accused rapist's trial delayed until March
By Marika Lee | Dec. 10, 2012One day after both sides contacted the Athens County Court of Common Pleas about reaching a plea agreement in an accused rapist’s case, the Gallipolis man will be heading to trial next year.
Special session brings city council ordinances to a final vote
By Ben Mathes | Dec. 9, 2012Athens City Council members will meet this Monday to discuss paying off the newly purchased ladder fire truck that made its way to Athens earlier this year at Monday’s meeting at 7 p.m.
OU laundry services cost more than OSU, Miami
By Brandon Carte | Dec. 6, 2012Ohio University students pay $3.25 to wash and dry a single load of laundry on campus, which is almost double the average cost of seven other universities located in the state.
OU-HCOM approved to enroll 50 students at its Dublin extension campus
By SARA JERDE | Dec. 6, 2012Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine was approved to enroll 50 students in July 2014 at its Dublin extension campus.
Scripps to undergo re-accreditation process
By SARA JERDE | Dec. 6, 2012After winter break, Ohio University’s students in the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism will report on their satisfaction of the school.
Dysfunctional washers, dryers on campus can sometimes result in refunds for students
By Betty Laudermilt | Dec. 6, 2012When Ohio University students encounter problems within the on-campus laundry facilities, they might be surprised to learn that university maintenance employees cannot help them.
Council members to vote on pay raise
By Joshua Jamerson | Dec. 5, 2012Athens City Council members make more money than those in the cities of Oxford, Bowling Green and Kent, but a proposed ordinance would increase their salaries by another $75 to $90 each year.
Bowl tickets prize of sponsor's contest
By Brandon Carte | Dec. 5, 2012An Ohio University student and three of his or her friends have a chance to get free tickets, airfare, hotel rooms and some spending money for the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl.
OU alum could land job with state senator
By Sam Howard | Dec. 5, 2012When Ohio Sen. Lou Gentile, D-30th, begins representing Athens County for the first time on Jan. 1, he may do so with the help of an Ohio University Bobcat.
McDavis presents state funding plan to senators
By Will Drabold | Dec. 5, 2012Ryan Lombardi, interim vice president for Student Affairs, was greeted by about 30 seconds of applause upon entering Student Senate Wednesday night, as senators expressed their congratulations on successfully defending his dissertation for a Doctorate of Education degree from North Carolina State University.
OU alumni, Office of Annual Giving hope for new 110 gear
By Jillian Bloemer | Dec. 5, 2012For the past 14 years, Ohio University’s marching band members have been playing and dancing their way to viral videos and national recognition in uniforms purchased in 1998.
College costs and semester timeline worry undecided students
By Will Drabold | Dec. 5, 2012For many students, coming to college knowing what career they envision puts enough pressure on their shoulders.
