Ohio University Foundation: Trustees adopt Donor Bill of Rights
By Alex Westerh | Nov. 6, 2011A donor to the Ohio University Foundation will now have a set of rights.
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OU ranked among top vegan-friendly schools
By Jillian Bloemer | Nov. 6, 2011Nelson Grab ‘N Go’s black bean and romaine wraps don’t just feed hungry students or contribute to campuswide gassiness — they could be contributing to Ohio University’s national ranking as a vegan-friendly school.
Facebook usage not necessarily disastrous for grades
By Amy Worrell | Nov. 5, 2011Tagging pictures, “creeping” and sharing links are common uses of social media for nearly every college student — but a recent study shows some of these actions might not be hurting students’ grades.
OU Foundation Board of Trustees: McDavis highlights enrollment, e-learning
By Alex Westerh | Nov. 4, 2011President Roderick McDavis highlighted increased recruitment efforts in his presentation at today’s Ohio University Foundation Board of Trustees meeting.
GSS, Off-Campus Living to shuttle students to Farmers Market today
By SARA JERDE | Nov. 4, 2011University wheels are taking students to State Street today.
Campus Ecohouse supplies students with sustainable shelter
By Jillian Fellows | Nov. 3, 2011On a rainy Friday afternoon, Kylie Johnson stands outside the Ohio University Ecohouse, telling a tour group about the enormous solar panel standing out front.
OU professor smashes atoms, molecules together in lecture
By Brian Vadakin | Nov. 3, 2011Saw-Wai Hla ended his lecture yesterday with a smile, but it wasn’t just the one on his face: He treated the audience to a picture of a smiley face he had created by rearranging atoms.
Here comes the Sol: New Cuban-fusion restaurant to open off Court
By Sara Lowenstein | Nov. 3, 2011After a year of running the Chica Chica Chop Chop, food-buggy owners Todd and Tuti Wilson are losing their wheels and trying their hand at the stationary restaurant business.
Elections: Athens Dems: A GOP mayor equals logjam
By Joshua Jamerson | Nov. 3, 2011The last time the city of Athens had a Republican mayor, the Athens Bulldogs football team recorded an undefeated regular season.
OU student's cause of death unknown
By Rebecca McKinsey | Nov. 3, 2011An Ohio University student who loved art and dancing died early yesterday morning.
Christian clubs to commingle for first time
By Anjelica Oswald | Nov. 3, 2011Campus Crusade for Christ, Reach Out on Campus and Young Life are just a few of the Christian organizations on campus at Ohio University, but each group has its own agenda and planned events.
Wiehl among 21 Ohio mayors to sign letter urging Republicans to pass jobs act
By XANDER ZELLNER | Nov. 2, 2011In regards to a Ohio Senate vote on the infrastructure portion of the president’s American Jobs Act, 21 mayors from across the state have signed a letter this week urging Republicans in Congress to pass the bill.
Ohio hall of fame taps Athens County veteran
By Ryan Clark | Nov. 2, 2011After serving two years in the Army, including five months as a prisoner of war during World War II, a local resident will be inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame for his efforts fighting causes much closer to home.
Panel fills in 'fracking' holes for worried attendees
By Will Drabold | Nov. 2, 2011A panel discussion at Ohio University yesterday saw about 50 people gather to debate the possibility of hydraulic-fracture mining in Athens County — though, some attendees were not intimidated by the possibility.
Buyouts fall short of OU's projections
By Alex Westerh | Nov. 2, 2011The clock is ticking for Ohio University faculty and staff to accept a buyout option, and so far, about half the expected number of employees have chosen to take the money and walk.
OU student pronounced dead
By Pat Holmes | Nov. 2, 2011A junior Ohio University student was pronounced dead at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital this morning, after Athens police responded to a call around 3:00 this morning.
Student Senate: Members green-light Bobcat Lane resolution in speedy meeting
By Taylor LaPuma | Nov. 2, 2011Student Senate passed a resolution calling for the opening of Bobcat Lane at an otherwise brief meeting last night.
OU student calls on 'flying spaghetti monster' as religious demonstrators set up by Baker
By Sarah Grothjan | Nov. 2, 2011Today demonstrators from the nondenominational fellowship Remnant took to the sidewalks outside Baker University Center to preach to passing students.
