New way to solve problems available at OU
By Brandon Carte | Feb. 6, 2012When it comes to settling a dispute, mediation may not be the first thing that comes to Ohio University students’ minds.
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Komen renews funds to joy of SE Ohio's Planned Parenthood
By Joshua Jamerson | Feb. 6, 2012Breast cancer screenings for poor women in Southeast Ohio are no longer in question thanks to a major donor’s reversing a controversial decision.
Occupy organizers plan OU resurgence
By Tim Tripp | Feb. 5, 2012The students who camped out at the top of Morton Hill for a week last quarter were at it again Sunday, and they hope to become more visible in the future.
Athens tunes in for Giants' win
By Joshua Jamerson | Feb. 5, 2012Although tradition and commercials attracted viewers to Sunday’s Super Bowl, many football fans in Athens preferred to watch the championship game from their homes instead of bars and restaurants.
Local art has national appeal
By Laura Scheer | Feb. 5, 2012From Alaska to Florida, retailers nationwide sell artwork created by artists with developmental disabilities at Passion Works Studio, inspiring support from not only its hometown of Athens, but also galleries across the country.
Longtime 110 director dies at 79 in S.C. hospice care
By SARA JERDE | Feb. 5, 2012Marching 110 alumni will reunite at Tuesday’s memorial service to play one last time for their long-time director.
Gender-neutral pilot program approved as permanent option
By Taylor LaPuma | Feb. 5, 2012Ohio University has formally launched an alternative form of student housing after a successful pilot year.
Court Street chocolatier satisfies sweet teeth
By Sara Lowenstein | Feb. 5, 2012What started as a hobby four years ago has turned into a career for a local chocolatier who learned the ins and outs of her trade from the inside of her kitchen.
Graduate Student Senate to measure support of Housing Master Plan
By Holly Moody | Feb. 5, 2012Ohio University’s Graduate Student Senate will come to a decision on whether or not to support Residential Housing’s Housing Master Plan at Monday’s meeting.
New residence halls may include features to enhance learning
By Brian Vadakin | Feb. 5, 2012Ohio University administrators hope that in the future, residence halls won’t just be a place to watch TV shows or catch a few hours of sleep, but rather an extension of the classroom.
Scripps plans summer Olympics trip
By Tim Tripp | Feb. 5, 2012Several Ohio University journalism students won’t be having the average summer this year.
Susan G. Komen foundation restores funding to Planned Parenthood
By Joshua Jamerson | Feb. 4, 2012After backlash and outcry from supporters, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation announced Friday that the organization has reversed its decision to halt funding to Planned Parenthood.
Strickland endorses local Democrat in bid for Congress position
By Marika Lee | Feb. 2, 2012Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland announced Wednesday that he will endorse a local official in his run for Congress, saying Athens City Law Director Pat Lang is “the right man for the job.”
Former Marching 110 director dies
By SARA JERDE | Feb. 2, 2012Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect a correction about the Ohio University Marching 110's moniker.
OU to shell out $166M for multiple building repairs
By Pamela Engel | Feb. 2, 2012During the next six years, Ohio University plans to spend $166.3 million on major renovations for five aging buildings on campus.
OU administrator to chair Athens Area Chamber of Commerce board
By Brian Vadakin | Feb. 1, 2012An Ohio University administrator became chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, just another step to build a relationship between the university and Athens businesses.
Student Senate: Members in favor of voting rights for OU student trustees
By SARA JERDE | Feb. 1, 2012Student Senate wants two more voting students on campus even though those two have argued in the past that they don’t need a vote.
Benoit assuages local businesses' concerns over Q2S
By Brian Vadakin | Feb. 1, 2012Ohio University might have spread the word about the quarters-to-semesters transition to students, but there’s one other group that still needs to be informed — the businessmen and women of Athens.
Despite deficit, levy not an option for Chauncey
By XANDER ZELLNER | Feb. 1, 2012Chauncey Elementary parents and faculty are scrambling for any alternative to the proposed school closure as the school board’s decision date looms.
