NEWS BLOGS
Revised definition may alter OU recyling
By SARA JERDE | Apr. 7, 2012Ohio University could be forced to bid for a new recycling contract if legislation working its way through the Ohio Senate were to pass and alter the definition of “solid waste.”
Free HIV testing available for students
By Holly Moody | Apr. 5, 2012Condoms, dental dams and testing options for sexually transmitted infections and HIV were all topics of discussion Thursday at the Ohio University Women’s Center.
Five finalists selected for student trustee position
By Brian Vadakin | Apr. 5, 2012Five students have advanced one step closer to an appointment as a student trustee for Ohio University.
New community service organization encourages OU students to get involved
By Alyssa Pasicznyk | Apr. 5, 2012For many Ohio University students, community service is another way of saying, “I got caught.”
New OU-OSU partnership pledges $35M for innovation
By Brian Vadakin | Apr. 5, 2012A venture-capital fund aiming to spur innovative thinking among students was unveiled Thursday, as two of Ohio’s major public universities announced a new partnership.
Dining halls compensate for Nelson's closing with increased hours, options
By Jillian Bloemer | Apr. 5, 2012Culinary Services has made numerous adjustments to avoid overcrowding in anticipation of an increase in dining-hall traffic after Ohio University closed Nelson Dining Hall for renovations.
Pi Kappa Alpha avoids criminal charges after confiscations
By Alex Felser | Apr. 5, 2012Athens Police have confirmed that no charges will be pressed on the residents of the former Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house, 12 N. College St., after an incident in which marijuana and drug paraphernalia were confiscated more than a month ago.
OU, OSU announce partnership, $35 million venture capital fund
By Pat Holmes | Apr. 4, 2012Ohio University and Ohio State University have joined forces to better the state of Ohio through the formation of a venture capital fund.
Local experts: Risk of rockslides remains low for Athens despite incident
By Allan Smith | Apr. 4, 2012With a massive rock tearing through a northern Athens neighborhood late last month, the safety of slopes around town has come into question.
Student Senate: OU admins breakdown divvying of tuition increase
By Brandon Carte | Apr. 4, 2012With a 3.5-percent tuition increase looming, two top Ohio University administrators paid a visit to Student Senate on Wednesday to discuss the potential hike.
Not all Athens grads set on attending OU despite its proximity
By Joshua Jamerson | Apr. 4, 2012Athens High School students might be used to having a four-year university nearby, but some seniors aren’t convinced they’re missing what’s in their own backyards.
Same-sex marriage amendment approved by Attorney General, moves closer to ballot
By XANDER ZELLNER | Apr. 3, 2012Ohio is on its way to becoming the next state to legalize same-sex marriage after Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine moved forward a proposed constitutional amendment that would reverse the state’s 2004 ban Monday.
Relay readies for spring donation drive
By Betty Laudermilt | Apr. 3, 2012Compared to last year at this time, Ohio University students participating in Relay for Life have raised more money to fight cancer, but still have a ways to go before reaching their ultimate goal of $66,000.
OU and OSU to pursue joint development program
By Brian Vadakin | Apr. 3, 2012Ohio University will cross county lines with a new economic development program to be announced Thursday.
