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Woman allegedly hit by bus on OU campus sues university for $25,000

By Marika Lee | Oct. 15, 2012

A University of Cincinnati student is suing Ohio University for $25,000 after she was allegedly hit by a CATS bus while on a tour last year.

STARS to continue cultural awareness campaign

By Nicole Elmer | Oct. 15, 2012

Last year, Students Teaching About Racism in Society (STARS) launched the “We’re a Culture, Not a Costume” campaign that received more than 16.3 million viewers. This year, STARS has organized a new set of posters in response to last year’s feedback.

Closures, delays for Obama to start Tuesday night

By Betty Laudermilt | Oct. 15, 2012

Ohio University will be filled with street closures, limited building access and delays beginning as early as Tuesday night.

Ohio House Bill 153 requires availability of 3-year degrees

By SARA JERDE | Oct. 15, 2012

Ohio public universities had until Monday evening to outline courses to help students earn a bachelor’s degree in three years.

Ohio football player suspended after alleged assault

By Marika Lee | Oct. 15, 2012

An Ohio University football player has been suspended from the team after he was arrested for allegedly punching an OU student in the face.

Former student revises wrongful arrest complaint

By SARA JERDE | Oct. 15, 2012

Attorney Derek Farmer filed an amended complaint Monday against five Ohio University officials outlining additional reasons why his client, Gregory Richards, was inappropriately arrested.

Abandoned Bi-Lo gas station acquired by city

By Sam Howard | Oct. 15, 2012

Athens City Council members had been weighing the pros and cons of acquiring an abandoned Athens gas station for months, but a tiebreaking vote by Council President Jim Sands sealed the deal Monday night.

Student charged with felonious assault

By Marika Lee | Oct. 15, 2012

An Ohio University student was arraigned Monday morning for allegedly assaulting another student Sunday morning.

Parade a success despite route change

By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Oct. 14, 2012

Ohio University’s new Homecoming parade route did not deter current students and alumni from watching as it zigzagged from Factory Street to Park Place.

Past & President

By Brandon Carte | Oct. 14, 2012

During the past century, 10 United States presidents have spoken in Athens, and Wednesday will mark the 11th.

Sustainability report notes wealth, lack of success

By Will Drabold | Oct. 14, 2012

Ohio University made its first step toward becoming more sustainable, but still has a long way to go, according to the university’s first annual sustainability report.

Sen. Rand Paul visits Athens

By Allan Smith | Oct. 14, 2012

Amid an election season with campaign visits from both members of the Democratic presidential ticket, an appearance from a high-profile Republican senator went relatively unnoticed Friday.

Club hosts speaker who focuses on establishment, development of non-profits

By Josh Rogers | Oct. 14, 2012

The National Communication Association Student Club hosted guest speaker Diane Moore for their third meeting of the year Monday night in the Central Classroom Building.

"POWER Hour" session to meet Tuesday night

By Kelly Fisher | Oct. 14, 2012

POWER/GAMMA will meet at 7p.m. Tuesday night for the annual October “POWER Hour” session on alcohol.

Pepper spray forces students out of dorm

By SARA JERDE | Oct. 13, 2012

Flash mob highlights Homecoming spirit

By Hannah Yang | Oct. 13, 2012

College Green became the dance floor for Ohio University students, faculty and administrators Saturday when a flash mob formed after the Homecoming parade.