Money Matters
By Pamela Engel | Apr. 19, 2012Ohio University trustees recognized the necessity of another tuition increase during a committee meeting Thursday, but not without questioning when the pattern of hiking student costs would break.
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Agenda focuses on potential renovations, conflict minerals
By Austin Stahl | Apr. 19, 2012In a day filled with discussion about Ohio University tuition costs, the Board of Trustees fielded presentations dealing with conflict minerals as well as university construction projects during Thursday’s resources meeting.
New entrepeneurship center hopes to foster talents, hatch student ideas
By Olivia Young | Apr. 19, 2012Last year, Ohio University could barely offer its students a shot at pursuing their creative business plans. A new Center for Entrepreneurship and six student organizations later, OU has become a major player in the nationwide movement.
Reefers rejoice, celebrate 'holiday'
By Allan Smith | Apr. 19, 2012Editor’s note: The last names of Ohio University students and an Import House employee have been omitted from this story to protect their privacies.
Officials consider $11 million OU-HCOM branch addition
By SARA JERDE | Apr. 19, 2012One vote separates Ohio University from purchasing land in Dublin for the expansion of its Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Pi Kappas face possible eviction for drug activity
By Marika Lee | Apr. 19, 2012The landlord for the Pi Kappa Alpha house is asking the court to grant a partial summary judgment to avoid one count of his lawsuit from going to trial May 1.
OU students march to fight fear and sexual violence on campus
By Kristin Salaky | Apr. 18, 2012While Court Street might often overflow with groups of girls heading out for weeknight fun, many are parading the streets Thursday evening for a different purpose.
Tuition bump main topic for trustees meeting
By Pamela Engel | Apr. 18, 2012As price-hike protests pop up on campus this quarter, Ohio University’s Board of Trustees is nearing a decision about whether to raise tuition next year.
Treasurer candidate on yOU ticket withdraws in light of February charge
By SARA JERDE | Apr. 18, 2012Despite past indiscretions, the Dean of Students office has approved all Student Senate candidates for this year’s elections, but one candidate dropped off the ballot after his disorderly conduct violation surfaced.
Agency could help Athens catch deliquent taxpayers
By Joshua Jamerson | Apr. 18, 2012Pursuing what could either be a cash cow or a wild goose chase, Athens city officials are considering hiring a third-party tax collection agency to track down and collect unpaid taxes.
Ceremony to recognize the rights of local victims
By Celia Tice | Apr. 18, 2012Local victims will receive flowers Monday during an annual ceremony to recognize their rights as a part of National Crime Victims Week.
FOX News CEO, OU alumnus returning to deliver May lecture
By Brian Vadakin | Apr. 18, 2012A national news channel will become a bit more local next month when Roger Ailes, CEO of FOX News, visits Ohio University.
String Fling introduces new electric styles to musicians
By Anjelica Oswald | Apr. 18, 2012Rock music has woven its way into the once-classic orchestral style with electrified instruments to create a new symphonic rock sound.
yOU treasurer candidate bows out of senate race
By SARA JERDE | Apr. 17, 2012After facing a disorderly conduct violation, yOU’s treasurer candidate has decided to drop out of the Student Senate election race.
Large-scale projects slated to save city thousands
By Joshua Jamerson | Apr. 17, 2012With more than $400,000 spent and more than a year’s worth of construction work almost complete, a major infrastructure enhancement project approved by Athens City Council last year is coming to a close.
Professor wins Patent accolade
By Brandon Carte | Apr. 17, 2012An Ohio University professor has become one of two Ohio scientists to win this year’s Ohio Patent Impact Award for his contributions to the development of a drug that treats acromegaly, a growth hormone disorder related to gigantism.
OU eyes finalists for head of Housing
By Pamela Engel | Apr. 17, 2012With a myriad of open administrator searches on the docket, Ohio University is a step closer to filling at least one position.
REACH party set to heavily outspend yOU
By SARA JERDE | Apr. 17, 2012By the time Ohio University’s Student Senate election season wraps up, the REACH party could have outspent the yOU ticket and two independent candidate’s campaigns combined by $3,855.
