Readership program renewed to offer off-campus news
By Betty Laudermilt | Sep. 4, 2012Students interested in reading about Ohio and Columbus-area news can now get their information from the Bobcat Readership Program.
NEWS BLOGS
Science Cafes return to The Front Room tonight
By Danielle Keeton-Olson | Sep. 4, 2012Students and faculty in the mood for free coffee and a science discussion may find themselves in The Front Room Wednesday night.
OU introduces online MBA program
By Betty Laudermilt | Sep. 3, 2012After budget cuts in 2011 caused Ohio University’s College of Business to cut its master’s program, the college rebounded this semester by rolling out a new online version of the program.
Candidates in new congressional district focus on economy
By Allan Smith | Sep. 3, 2012Ohio’s recently-redrawn 15th congressional district includes more than 450,000 new constituents, but the issues between the Republican and Democratic candidates are remaining inside party lines.
Heating plant and science labs next on improvement schedule
By Will Drabold | Sep. 3, 2012Over the next four years, Ohio University plans to spend $742 million improving and maintaining the Athens campus — with more than half of the money coming from new debt.
UPC kicks of the year with Games on the Green
By Kourtney Cline | Sep. 3, 2012After the first week back on campus, students had the opportunity to spend the afternoon exploring campus, eating cookies, and playing forgotten childhood games.
Unpredictable pipe causes gas leak
By Ryan Clark | Aug. 30, 2012A gas line separated from an Athens home Thursday evening but was safely shut off before any damage could occur.
Free classifieds website offers safer purchasing
By Will Drabold | Aug. 30, 2012Bobcat Classifieds, a website that was launched less than two weeks ago, enables anyone with an Ohio University email address to advertise goods and services including housing and tutoring.
Judge grants change of venue for final Inman murder suspect's trial
By Marika Lee | Aug. 30, 2012Because coverage of her murder made finding objective jurors difficult, the trial for the final person charged with murdering Summer Cook Inman will be moved out of Hocking County.
Enrollment in College for the Incarcerated at OU could increase by thousands
By Brian Vadakin | Aug. 30, 2012A potential agreement with Indiana could add up to 7,000 convicts to Ohio University’s student population this year.
Athens fair in election
By Allan Smith | Aug. 29, 2012Ohio has been in the political hot seat of late for alleged suppression of votes, but Athens County seems not to have added any fuel to the fire.
Moonlight paddle features blue moon spectacle
By Colette Whitney | Aug. 29, 2012Some might say the opportunity to kayak by moonlight only comes once in a blue moon.
ROTC opens training course to gain recruits
By Betty Laudermilt | Aug. 29, 2012Ohio University’s Reserve Officers Training Corps gave civilians a glimpse into their daily operations Wednesday with the help of a wall and some ropes.
Warning period begins for new Ohio law
By Lindsay Friedman | Aug. 28, 2012Drivers, say TTYL to texting and driving.
Anti-fracking group strongly objects to Wayne fracking decision
By Laura Scheer | Aug. 28, 2012A local anti-fracking organization responded to Wayne National Forest administrator’s Monday decision by stating, “We will not be silenced.”
Candidates acknowledge importance of identifying with young demographic
By SARA JERDE | Aug. 28, 2012After the student turnout in the 2008 election, this year’s presidential candidates and their supportive student organizations are eager to reach the college demographic.
6 OU alumni place third of 53 in nationwide design competition
By Will Drabold | Aug. 28, 2012While Ohio University students were in fest mode last spring, a group of seniors were designing a device to help those with disabilities.
