State affected by minimum wage increase
By Kelly Fisher | Jan. 16, 2013Many Ohio workers appreciate the new minimum wage increase of 2013, which is expected to make a difference in both Ohio’s and Athens’ economies.
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Uptown businesses suffer from extended holiday break
By Lucas Daprile | Jan. 16, 2013As the old adage goes, the captain stays with the ship. For local business owners, that ship is Athens, and it became quite lonesome during winter break.
Dean searches require extensive resources, interviews
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Jan. 16, 2013Hiring a dean entails almost as much work as the job itself.
OU Press novel wins national recognition
By Will Drabold | Jan. 16, 2013Political intrigue, assassination and espionage aren’t commonly associated with Athens, Ohio — but Ohio University Press has brought ink to paper to create an award-winning novel based on just those themes.
Managing textbook prices tricky for campus retailers
By Hannah Yang | Jan. 15, 2013A recent rise in textbook prices is leaving students pointing fingers at who is to blame for the hike.
Student Senate: Housing, sex and induction top agenda
By Will Drabold | Jan. 15, 2013Ohio University Student Senate listened to a half-hour presentation on rebuilding campus Wednesday night as the body voted to do some restoration of its own in upcoming years — with some sex talk thrown in as well.
Ohio Senate Democrats tackle guns, education in plan
By Ryan Clark | Jan. 15, 2013COLUMBUS — Members of the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus previewed their legislative agenda for the coming year Tuesday, unveiling measures that would curb gun violence and increase access to education for veterans.
Athens schools scrutinize security
By Sam Howard | Jan. 15, 2013While politicians are revamping the nation’s stance on gun control in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn., local schools are reaffirming their commitment to campus safety.
Lack of insurance a factor in Ohio's poor dental health
By Marika Lee | Jan. 15, 2013People living in Appalachian counties in Ohio are more likely to have dental problems than people in the rest of the state, and some local officials say access to care is the cause.
New injection well concerns citizens
By Laura Scheer | Jan. 15, 2013Troy Township residents have a controversial new neighbor — a recently permitted injection well — and the possibility of several more in the coming years.
Veterans fight homelessness at home
By XANDER ZELLNER | Jan. 15, 2013On any given night in the United States, an estimated 67,000 veterans are homeless.
Ordinances provide raises, vendor space
By Allan Smith | Jan. 15, 2013New Year’s Day brought about changes in Athens that would make vendors and non-union workers alike feel as if they were opening presents on Christmas morning.
Slicing Prices
By Brandon Carte | Jan. 14, 2013Before the first iPod was even released, Ohio University began its relationship with Apple Inc., an affiliation that still exists almost two decades later and continues to grow today.
City Council talks rezoning, income taxes
By Ben Mathes, Kate Hiller | Jan. 14, 2013Members of Athens City Council attended to a large agenda on the same day many Ohio University students eased into syllabus week.
Arson at OU Lancaster campus causes $20,000 in damage
By Brandon Carte | Jan. 14, 2013Police are investigating an arson that occurred Tuesday morning in Lancaster, Ohio, causing an estimated $20,000 in damage at a historic bridge.
OU scientist, team make leap with first nanoscale motor
By Hannah Yang | Jan. 14, 2013A team effort across three countries has led to one of the largest advancements in nanotechnology.
OU freshman creates 'Lost Legends' T-shirt line, hopes to expand
By Kelly Fisher | Jan. 14, 2013Some Ohio University students apply for jobs at dining halls or bookstores when on campus to earn some money, but one student decided to go another route.
Faculty Senate discusses bridge committee, scholarship model
By Hayley Ross | Jan. 14, 2013Ohio University faculty who welcomed students back on Monday were welcomed back themselves with their first Faculty Senate meeting of the New Year.
Construction on Nelsonville bypass progresses, speedy finish predicted
By Kelly Fisher | Jan. 14, 2013Those who are looking forward to using the Nelsonville Bypass will be able to do so sooner than anticipated.
McDavis' role as OU president has evolved
By Brian Vadakin | Jan. 13, 2013Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series examining Ohio University’s leadership structure. Go online each day this week for accompanying videos, and pick up Friday’s paper for the final story.
