Alpha Phi Alpha celebrates last charter day
By Jillian Fellows | May 17, 2012Ohio University’s Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity celebrated its 93rd charter anniversary on Thursday.
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Student Senate Elections: REACHing Victory
By SARA JERDE | May 17, 2012The REACH party brought out their brooms and took every possible Student Senate position but one in this year’s election despite the second-lowest vote total since 2007.
PROUD wins uncontested victory in Graduate Student Senate election
By Holly Moody | May 17, 2012Graduate Student Senate’s PROUD party celebrated its uncontested victory Thursday night among fellow students on Baker University Center’s fourth floor.
9Fest to see added police presence on party edges
By Joshua Jamerson | May 17, 2012Saturday’s 9Fest will see a beefed-up law enforcement presence compared with previous Number Fests in a push to keep the party raging without interruption.
Fests: Too hard to handle?
By Brandon Carte | May 16, 2012After a house fire during Palmer Fest marred the already shaky reputation of the annual street celebration, Ohio University President Roderick McDavis reached out to his counterparts throughout the state in regard to spring fest behavior.
Athens mulling over options for building bike bridge
By Joshua Jamerson | May 16, 2012Athens officials are considering building a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the Hocking River, but the plans could come falling down if a grant fails to hand the city enough money.
Senate hopefuls courting 11th-hour votes via myriad ways
By Brandon Carte, Sara Jerde | May 16, 2012In the final week of what might be the last 30-day Ohio University Student Senate campaign season, candidates scrambled to get last-minute votes.
Robbery reported in Emeriti Park
By Brandon Carte | May 16, 2012A male student reported being robbed in Emeriti Park early Wednesday morning.
Residents sign revised oil and gas leases, hope dividends will flow from fracking
By Laura Scheer | May 16, 2012About 300 residents packed into the Market at East State Street Thursday to learn more about Cunningham Energy’s new oil and gas lease and possibly sign the agreement.
Athens panel proposes extras for 'fracking' bill
By Laura Scheer | May 16, 2012Pending regulatory legislation for hydraulic fracturing in Ohio was in the hot seat during an Athens County committee meeting Wednesday.
Disability awareness event gives locals experience of everyday challenges
By Stefan Malmsten | May 16, 2012About 10 Athens residents and Ohio University students could be seen portraying characteristics of various disabilities during the third annual Challenge by Choice event Thursday.
New voting options available for Student Senate elections
By SARA JERDE | May 15, 2012Students don’t have to vote in person at Baker University Center’s fourth floor Thursday.
Panel explores medical marijuana legalization in Ohio
By Betty Laudermilt | May 15, 2012An hour-long discussion in Baker University Center Tuesday ended with one conclusion about the use of medical marijuana in Ohio — more scientific research needs to be done before it is legalized.
Health-inspection violations rife in uptown eateries
By Marika Lee | May 15, 2012Uptown restaurants and bars received more than 350 health-code violations from 2007 to 2011, but health inspectors say there’s nothing to worry about.
City, Rotary Club at odds on how to finish park renovation
By Joshua Jamerson | May 15, 2012Two years after a push to make Southside Park completely accessible for handicap citizens, the project is still awaiting its finishing touches.
OU funding Las Vegas visit for course on casino control
By Betty Laudermilt | May 15, 2012Ohio University has fearlessly decided to sponsor a trip to Las Vegas for hotel management students this summer; a venture that they hope won’t leave them loathing the decision.
VP of Student Affairs Smith commemorated at farewell reception
By Pamela Engel, Sara Jerde | May 15, 2012This year’s Bobcat Medal will be among the parting gifts Vice President for Student Affairs Kent Smith receives before leaving Athens.
Presidential candidate outlines yOU's objectives
By SARA JERDE | May 15, 2012Two days before students take to the polls to vote in new student leaders, Student Senate presidential candidate Tony Koehling rallied his ticket on the second floor of Baker University Center.
Q2S switch still offers chance to explore eccentric courses
By Jillian Fellows | May 15, 2012With confusion surrounding class scheduling for the quarters-to-semesters transition, the easy way out could be scheduling the most interesting classes listed in the course offerings.
