Turning the Tables on Art
By Brandon Carte | Apr. 10, 2012It only took two turntables, some clothespins and a few pieces of wood for Robert Howsare’s video to draw more than half a million views online.
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Symposium connects visual, editorial sides of journalism
By Brian Vadakin | Apr. 9, 2012Ohio University will play host to several national figures this week as part of the fourth annual Schuneman Symposium.
OU-HCOM past latest hurdle in opening Columbus branch
By SARA JERDE | Apr. 9, 2012Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine could be expanding its teaching past the walls of Grosvenor Hall by 2014.
Author: Chance key in directing one's path in life
By Ian Ording | Apr. 9, 2012A student-heavy crowd at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium listened to and laughed with Chuck Klosterman in the final Kennedy Lecture of the school year.
Rape case rests on ruling for accused's competency
By Marika Lee | Apr. 9, 2012Doctors reached differing conclusions about the ability of Richard L. Merryman — a man accused of raping two young boys — to stand trial, so the Athens County prosecutor is asking the court to find him competent.
5 announced trustee finalists vie to be student representative
By Brian Vadakin | Apr. 8, 2012Friday afternoon brought more than just an end to the workweek for students gunning for a position as Ohio University’s next student trustee after five finalists were named.
Infrastructure tour evaluates city conditions
By Ryan Clark | Apr. 8, 2012Early Saturday morning, eight local officials piled into a bus with coffee and doughnuts to tour the Athens’ streets and evaluate the city’s infrastructure.
Ohio capital budget to fund construction for Athens County road
By Lucas Daprile | Apr. 8, 2012Of the $1.74 billion approved in Ohio’s capital budget this year, $300 million is slated to fund local projects throughout the state. Athens County could see about $500,000 of those funds for repaving County Road 19.
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.”
Fight continues to open Bobcat Lane
By Pat Holmes | Apr. 7, 2012Last week, members of Ohio University’s Student Senate found what they considered a “magic bullet” in the debate with opening Bobcat Lane. The excerpt of city code the senators referred to, however, may only apply to residential subdivisions, according to City of Athens officials.
Inside the minds of the student-trustee finalists
By Brian Vadakin | Apr. 7, 2012The Post sat down with all five student-trustee finalists. Here's what they think about their qualifications, the role of a student trustee, student-trustee voting rights and important issues for the Ohio University Board of Trustees.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
