The 'green' screen
By Brian Vadakin | Apr. 23, 2012In the midst of Ohio University’s drafting a plan to establish a pattern of sustainable energy use, recent numbers suggest the institution is trending toward increased consumption in several areas.
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Undercover agents arrest 49 at High Fest
By Joshua Jamerson | Apr. 23, 2012Although Athens Police reported eight arrests made at High Fest on Saturday, the Ohio Investigative Unit more than sextupled the number of apprehended partiers.
Council yet to make decision on gas station
By Joshua Jamerson | Apr. 23, 2012With only three items on the agenda Monday night, Athens City Council members postponed making a decision on the abandoned Columbus Road gas station in a meeting that was adjourned in less than 30 minutes.
OU to hire liaison to better explain student health insurance plan
By Sarah Grothjan | Apr. 23, 2012While plans to revamp student health insurance are in the works, Ohio University might hire a new face for student healthcare just in time for the revised plan to take effect.
Board rules yOU cannot replace treasurer
By SARA JERDE | Apr. 23, 2012A Student Senate Board of Elections decision Monday denying yOU’s request to replace its treasurer candidate means that the REACH candidate, Evan Ecos, will run unopposed.
Candidates take care to organize legitimate tickets
By SARA JERDE | Apr. 23, 2012Twelve months after Ohio University’s Student Senate campaign season saw 12 candidate disqualifications, this year’s executive candidates made sure to cross their “t”s and dot their lower-case “j”s when filing their paperwork.
OU helps lead Midwest campuses Beyond Coal
By Austin Stahl | Apr. 23, 2012Ohio University’s goal to wean off coal as a fuel source by 2015 is a trend that other Ohio universities are adopting because of not only environmental reasons but also human health risks.
With increase, OU rises in state-school cost list
By Pamela Engel | Apr. 22, 2012After Ohio University’s Board of Trustees approved a 3.5-percent tuition increase Friday, only two public universities in the state will have higher tuition and fees next year.
Board of Trustees appoints new leadership amid tuition increase
By Brian Vadakin | Apr. 22, 2012In the midst of a controversial decision to raise Ohio University’s annual tuition by 3.5 percent, OU’s governing board announced another change: new leadership for the Board of Trustees.
OU faculty, staff to receive salary increases
By Pamela Engel | Apr. 22, 2012As part of an effort to retain and attract faculty and staff members, Ohio University will raise salaries 2.5 percent next year and cover the cost of increasing health care premiums.
Athens Farmers Market celebrates its 40th year
By Sara Lowenstein | Apr. 22, 2012When the Athens Farmers Market debuted on a summer day in 1972, three farmers arrived to hawk their locally grown produce.
Columbus medical campus approved by OU Board of Trustees
By SARA JERDE | Apr. 22, 2012By the time Ohio University’s current freshman are seniors they will have seen the first class of medical students sporting Columbus addresses.
Board puts in two cents about 'fracking'
By Alex Felser | Apr. 22, 2012As part of a preemptive plan to avoid unwarranted drilling on Ohio University property, trustees passed a resolution Friday that allows the university to draft its own lease.
Possible health care plan rewrites coverage
By Sarah Grothjan | Apr. 22, 2012For students losing sleep over financing costly medication and care visits, the possibility of a revised student health insurance plan might offer consolation.
High Fest kicks off spring block parties with only 8 arrests
By Kaitlynn Grady | Apr. 22, 2012Rainy weather sent partygoers seeking cover under porches and ponchos during Saturday’s High Fest, contributing to a low-key celebration to kick off the final Spring Quarter fest season.
Athens pool offers fun in the sun, employment opportunities this summer
By Andrea Frazier | Apr. 21, 2012As Athens City Pool gears up for another season by hiring new employees, its managers report recent improvements as well as plans for the future.
Accused sex offender claims Miranda warning given improperly
By Marika Lee | Apr. 19, 2012A local man accused of producing and possessing child pornography is asking the federal court to dismiss evidence and his interrogation because of alleged Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights violations.
Officials convene with aim to protect OU land from fracking
By Laura Scheer | Apr. 19, 2012With the potential for hydraulic fracturing on Ohio University property looming, university officials are looking for permission to draft a precautionary lease that would protect land owned by OU.
Take Back the Night sheds light on campus sex crimes
By Kristin Salaky | Apr. 19, 2012Many women across the country avoid walking the streets after hours for fear of sexual assault and violence. So Thursday night, about 100 women in Athens took to the streets to “reclaim the night”
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.
