NEWS BLOGS
Ohio University, Athens create partnership
By Alex Westerh | Oct. 2, 2011Ohio University made a step toward a partnership with Athens today, when both the city and school appointed representatives to form a memorandum of understanding.
Professor to address historical effects of American wars
By Rebecca McKinsey | Oct. 2, 2011Tonight, a Harvard-educated history professor will argue that the history of wars and military interventions in the United States do not contradict historical perspectives of the country’s peaceful development.
Voinovich donates senate papers, to join OU faculty
By Brian Vadakin | Oct. 2, 2011After putting in time as a mayor, governor and senator, George Voinovich will return to the place he began — the classrooms of Ohio University.
Athens sites earn spots on Ohio Green Energy tour
By Stefan Malmsten | Oct. 2, 2011The Green Energy Ohio Tour, one of the largest of its kind in the nation, drew Ohio residents to 51 counties in the state over the weekend, promoting the use of renewable energy.
Clery Report indicates higher drug violations, sexual assault reports
By Rebecca McKinsey | Oct. 2, 2011The past year for Ohio University has seen higher numbers of sexual assault reports and drug law arrests but fewer reported burglaries.
Appalachian doctors not encouraging vital vaccine
By Stefan Malmsten | Oct. 1, 2011A recent study by Ohio State University shows that pediatricians in the Appalachian region are less likely to encourage the human papillomavirus vaccine.
Voinovich to serve as OU professor
By Rebecca McKinsey | Sep. 30, 2011Former Senator George Voinovich announced today he would serve as a professor at Ohio University.
Parents weekend events to exhibit slice of OU life
By Sabrina Fawley | Sep. 29, 2011For students around Ohio University’s campus, Parents Weekend means one important thing: time to clean.
Group secures sufficient signatures to place House Bill 194 on hold
By Ian Ording | Sep. 29, 2011House Bill 194, which would have reduced the window of time for early and absentee voting, will not affect this election cycle as originally planned.
Voinovich to attend dedication ceremony, panel
By Brian Vadakin | Sep. 29, 2011Former U.S. Senator George Voinovich’s donation of his senatorial files will be commemorated Saturday with a dedication ceremony for a new part of Alden Library: the George V. Voinovich Seminar Room.
Court rejects former OU student's appeal for new trial
By Marika Lee | Sep. 29, 2011A former Ohio University student could spend three years in prison after an appeals court denied his case yesterday.
Safety Off?
By Will Hoffman | Sep. 29, 2011With 1,389 concealed-carry licenses issued since 2004, Athens County is no stranger to the Second Amendment.
Study-abroad options broadening
By Sabrina Fawley | Sep. 29, 2011Students who were concerned that Peru and Thailand were missing from Ohio University’s study-abroad list will be able to participate in programs in those countries starting this fall.
Zanesville course to offer memory tips
By Olivia Hupp | Sep. 29, 2011One professor will seek to provide solutions this weekend to students tired of cramming for exams and scouring notes time and time again.
Athens man arrested after attempting to rob gas station
By Ryan Clark | Sep. 29, 2011Athens police arrested a 25-year-old man after he allegedly robbed a gas station at knife-point early Friday morning.
OU expects search firms to speed up dean hires
By Alex Felser | Sep. 29, 2011Ohio University has invested almost $180,000 to find replacements for three deans who left last year.
Public figures stress importance of student voting
By Marika Lee | Sep. 29, 2011During his on-campus speech earlier this week, the Rev. Jesse Jackson encouraged students to use their voting power to influence where they live.
