NEWS BLOGS
After Zambian excursion, Scripps students share African experience
By Holly Moody | Feb. 7, 2012While many Ohio University students spent much of their time trying to beat the cold weather during winter break, several were basking in the warm climate of Zambia.
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.
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.
Ohio University Students Against Fracking seek GSS support
By Holly Moody | Feb. 6, 2012Housing plans weren’t the only topic of discussion at Monday’s Graduate Student Senate meeting — members tackled hydraulic fracturing as well.
GSS to participate in running, spooning contests at Relay for Life
By Holly Moody | Feb. 6, 2012Ohio University’s Graduate Student Senate members are slipping on their running shoes for the fight against cancer this spring.
Student Senate: Exec board highlights latest projects for Winter Quarter
By Taylor LaPuma | Feb. 6, 2012About 3,200 tickets were sold for the fast-approaching Wiz Khalifa concert as of Monday morning, which is more than the number of people who attended last year’s B.o.B. concert, Ohio University Student Senate President Kyle Triplett said at a news conference Monday.
Fracking: Legislature creates caucus to calm concerns plaguing Ohioans' minds
By Kelly Gifford | Feb. 6, 2012With hydraulic fracturing looming in Athens’ near future, state and local officials hope that an Ohio caucus will help strengthen “relatively weak” shale oil and gas drilling.
Fracking: OU surveys property for prospective oil and gas drilling
By Kelly Gifford | Feb. 6, 2012As extensive amounts of property continue to be leased throughout Southeast Ohio to the oil and gas industry, Ohio University property could soon be adding to the growing tally.
Scripps students to launch Zambia-centered documentary and magazine
By Holly Moody | Feb. 6, 2012While some students spent their winter break catching up on sleep, others were kept busy documenting their cross-cultural experiences in Zambia.
Despite demands, Athens can't clear its water of flouride
By Ian Ording | Feb. 6, 2012Though the past month was filled with local residents spouting protests to Athens’ fluoridation of drinking water, Athens City Council members continually were unable to swallow calls to end the practice.
Resolution supports reversal of Supreme Court ruling
By Ian Ording | Feb. 6, 2012At last night’s standing-room-only Athens City Council meeting, there was much jubilation over the passing of a resolution that shows the city’s support of the reversal of the Supreme Court ruling Citizens United v Federal Elections Commission.
Scripps plans summer Olympics trip
By Tim Tripp | Feb. 5, 2012Several Ohio University journalism students won’t be having the average summer this year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
