Herman Cain to make appearance at OU
By Pat Holmes | Apr. 3, 2012Former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain will be in Athens, Ohio Thursday to speak at an event put on by the Ohio University College Republicans.
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Fraternity faces eviction, uncertain future
By SARA JERDE | Apr. 3, 2012After Athens Police found marijuana and drug paraphernalia at 12 N. College St. in March, the house’s 12 residents might be feeling the heat.
Court: No evidence of gender discrimination in OU case
By Marika Lee | Apr. 3, 2012A lawsuit between Ohio University and an employee was dismissed because of a summary judgment granted last week.
Green artist to share tactics at museum
By Brandon Carte | Apr. 3, 2012A mixed-media artist and accessories designer, who has sold her work to musicians such as Michael Jackson and Mick Jagger, will be coming to the Kennedy Museum of Art Thursday.
Chauncey preschools to merge
By Joshua Jamerson | Apr. 3, 2012For Athens County preschool students, teachers and parents, less will soon be worth more — at least according to plans recently set in motion by the Athens City School District.
Former student suing school for 'breach of contract'
By Marika Lee | Apr. 3, 2012A former Ohio University nursing student is suing the university for $25,000 because of a “breach of contract” that prevented her from receiving her degree.
Former school cafeteria transformed into popular cafe
By Olivia Young | Apr. 3, 2012Each morning, chef Amy Foster is in an apron by 5 a.m. to start her first batch of from-scratch biscuits for a new eatery that’s bringing Albany residents together.
City website to receive makeover at discounted price, launch in August
By Colette Whitney | Apr. 2, 2012After more than a year of discussion, the City of Athens’ website will see a $30,000 facelift.
ID update adds emergency information
By SARA JERDE | Apr. 2, 2012Student identification cards will have a new look beginning with the Class of 2016 as a part of an initiative spearheaded by the Ohio University Student Senate.
GSS plans to gather Campus Care feedback
By Holly Moody | Apr. 2, 2012A survey concerning patient satisfaction with Campus Care was the topic of discussion last night as Graduate Student Senate aimed to elevate the service’s quality of care.
Council: Fracking amendment will protect city water supply
By Marika Lee | Apr. 2, 2012Athens City Council voted to amend an Athens City Code that would prevent hydraulic fracturing inside the city limits, but the “controversial” passing might result in lawsuits down the road.
Frat members face eviction from College Street house
By Alex Felser | Apr. 2, 2012Tenants of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house are not unfamiliar with eviction notices tacked to their doors, but Demetrios Prokos isn’t after the organization — he just wants the 12 residents to obey his lease.
Previously confined to the web, Campus Kicks to open up shop on Union Street
By Stefan Malmsten | Apr. 2, 2012Correction: A previous version of this story said Campus Kicks' new location is in the attic of 14 W. Union St. Campus kicks will actually be located in the attic of 16 W. Union St. The previous version also said Campus Kicks' website is www.campuskicks.com. It is actually www.campuskicks.net.
Former student sentenced for June residence hall arson
By Marika Lee | Apr. 2, 2012A former Ohio University student pleaded guilty to arson and will have to pay more than $45,000 to the university for starting a fire in Brough House last year.
Program aims to curb prescription abuse
By Lucas Daprile | Apr. 1, 2012In response to a nationwide prescription-drug epidemic, a program called Don’t Get Me Started was created in January to combat the number of Ohioans who become addicted to prescription drugs.
Loans still a mystery despite high student debt
By Brandon Carte | Apr. 1, 2012As student debt continues to grow, a new study found that about two-thirds of student-loan borrowers in the U.S. “misunderstood” or were “surprised” by aspects of the loaning process.
