NEWS BLOGS

OU students, staff provide tsunami relief for Japanese

In many ways, Japan is still recovering from the earthquake and tsunami of March 2011 that killed more than 19,000 people and unleashed the world’s worst nuclear crisis in a quarter century — and some at Ohio University are trying to help. OU President Roderick McDavis approved a five-year plan in 2011 for current OU students, alumni and faculty to visit tsunami relief sites throughout the country. Last September marked OU’s second visit.

GSS to help fund Holocaust Memorial Museum exhibit

After Obama visit, voter increase slight

Less than a week after President Barack Obama cajoled students to vote on College Green with his “Don’t boo, vote!” slogan, the Athens County Board of Elections has seen only a minor spike in votes.

OU students push to feed families in need

A group of Ohio University students who fed 30 local families last Thanksgiving have raised the bar, aiming to fill the bellies of 50 families this Turkey Day.

Residence halls provide trick-or-treating for local children

Children from the Athens community were able to trick or treat at 12 different Ohio University residence halls Monday night through the Residents’ Action Council-sponsored event, tRAC or Treat.

New website gives users the chance to keep all profits made from textbook sales

College students searching for cheap textbooks might surf Craigslist, eBay and Amazon.com rather than rifle through aisles at campus bookstores, but a new website claims to give Ohio University students a better deal.

Students, faculty compete in canned-food collection battle

Ohio University’s third Battle of the Tongues canned-food drive will continue among language departments until Nov. 2.

Fire at Palmer Street house could be linked to discarded cigarette

The wooden front porch of a house on Palmer Street caught fire Tuesday afternoon, and officials say a discarded cigarette could be to blame.

2012 Athens Halloween Block Party lineup announced

The official Athens Halloween Block Party lineup was announced Tuesday, and this year's festivities will feature many returning artists.

Presidential candidates go head to head in final debate

President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney discussed foreign policy during the third and final presidential debate Monday night, two weeks before voters will choose the next Commander-in-Chief.

Wildlife center seeks funds, volunteers

A repurposed research building could create a more sustainable environment to educate children about local ecology but needs financial help and additional manpower to reach its full potential.

Lodge in Vinton County to be reopened by former OU employees

Two former Ohio University chefs will bid goodbye to the bakery and heat up the hearth as they collaborate to reopen the Lake Hope State Park Dining Lodge in Vinton County six years after the restaurant went down in flames.

OU key in fostering careers of politician grads

From celebrating a first election at Burger King to watching a presidential candidate get pelted with tomatoes, experiences at Ohio University helped foster many political careers that otherwise may have never gotten off the ground.

Overbooking results in lack of GoBus seats

Some weekends, students will do just about anything to hitch a ride back home to reunite with their dogs or sleep in their own beds — even if it means standing or sitting in the aisle of the GoBus for hours.

Grant funding crucial in completion of Athens city projects

When the nightmares of budget restrictions strike, Athens departments turn to external funds to make dreams of city projects come true.

Athens annual event to raise awareness

Students and locals alike dedicated their Saturday morning to raising mental health awareness.

Professor presents new research on chimpanzee interaction

After eight years of studying a chimpanzee community located in Western Uganda, an Ohio University assistant professor recently presented a breakthrough.

Teach For America Week sheds light on education inequality

Most seniors graduating from Ohio University this year will transition into a full-time job, internship or pursue advanced degrees in graduate school. Some, however, may apply for increasingly popular service programs such as Teach For America.

Early morning Convo fire alarm could be tied to arson

Local authorities were called to the The Convo Saturday morning after reports of smoke and fire were detected outside of the entrance doors.

Student group brings eighth-graders to campus for 'College 101'

After President Barack Obama’s campaign stop, Ohio University hosted a different group of guests Thursday, though their visit required substantially less preparation.