Athens dubbed one of best U.S. college towns
By Rebecca McKinsey | Sep. 22, 2011Athens' bars, fests, music scene and Halloween bash were recognized today in MSN's list of top college towns.
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Campus Care to offer free, anonymous HIV testing
By Alex Felser | Sep. 22, 2011Ohio University students who have previously avoided being tested for HIV will have an anonymous test option available as soon as next month.
Student Senate: Teach for America seeks student leaders
By Emily Sun | Sep. 21, 2011In a presentation to Ohio University’s Student Senate last night, one student appealed to members to use their status as leaders on campus to help one organization achieve its goal — closing the achievement gap in America.
Visiting geography expert discusses demographics of immigration
By Sabrina Fawley | Sep. 21, 2011George Washington University’s Elizabeth Chacko spoke last night about the idea that connections forged by immigration can take place on different scales.
Student Senate: New scheduling system to follow renovated Baker lounge opening
By Emily Sun | Sep. 21, 2011At last night’s meeting, Ohio University’s student senators received an update on the plan they conjured up last year that is about to be actualized into a lounge on Baker University Center’s first floor.
Report: OU's parental-leave policies have much to be desired
By Alex Westerh | Sep. 21, 2011Ohio University lacks essential parental leave policies, which might be a violation of Title IX and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, according to a report prepared for the provost.
Alexander Local School Board selects new elementary school principal
By Ryan Clark | Sep. 21, 2011The Alexander Local School Board chose an elementary school principal to fill a veteran’s shoes after the current superintendent retires at the end of the year.
Student Senate: Proposed initiative would encourage students to "Play it Forward"
Sep. 21, 2011Two Ohio University student senators drew on the title of a popular movie at last night’s Student Senate meeting when they asked their peers to help them “Play it Forward.”
Elections: Mayoral hopefuls set eyes on student voters
By Phil Morehead | Sep. 21, 2011With more than a full month left until Athens’ mayoral race, both candidates are already making their platforms known and are reaching out to student voters — an electoral demographic that recycles every four years.
Geography professor to explain D.C.-Ethiopia migrant connection
By Alex Felser | Sep. 21, 2011A noted academic will speak tonight about the translocality of immigrants and ties between Washington, D.C., and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
State report lacks local angle
By Will Drabold | Sep. 21, 2011The Ohio Department of Insurance recently released a report detailing the expected effects of “Obamacare” on the state, but Athens County job and health officials are uncertain how the law will affect the county.
Athens County jobless rate drops in August
By Allan Smith | Sep. 20, 2011It is no secret that 2011 has not been kind to Athens County in terms of hunger and poverty rates, outgaining the national average in both categories.
Students with celiac cope with college
By Jillian Fellows | Sep. 20, 2011Most students spend their college years snacking on pizza, cookies and grilled cheese. For some students, though, the dining hall is a minefield.
Student Senators to hear charity, Teach for America, Q-2-S updates
By Emily Sun | Sep. 20, 2011Ohio University’s Student Senate will forego introducing new legislation at tonight’s meeting but rather will listen to presentations addressing quarters to semesters, charity fundraisers and Teach for America.
Redrawn Ohio map will dilute Athens County Democrats' sway
By Ryan Clark | Sep. 20, 2011Ohio legislators passed a bill establishing new congressional districts yesterday, raising concerns from local politicians about gerrymandering that could dilute Athens County’s liberal voting habits.
OU-founded discount service KegFly calls it quits despite success
By Joe Fox | Sep. 20, 2011After a year in business, two Ohio University graduates are moving on from the company they founded in Athens.
Students becoming more dependent on technology in the classroom, study says
By Brandon Carte | Sep. 20, 2011Imagine an Ohio University student making it through an entire day without checking his or her phone once.
Pink Week raising green for cancer cure
By Rebecca McKinsey | Sep. 20, 2011This week, Ohio University will bleed not green, but pink, as University Program Council holds a series of events to raise money for breast cancer research.
Senator George Voinovich to visit OU for Leadership School, Alden event
Sep. 20, 2011Ohio University will host Senator George Voinovich Oct. 1 as the school dedicates a room in Alden Library to him.
Ohio investigates lack of quality Appalachian Housing
By Stefan Malmsten | Sep. 20, 2011Vinton County is set to receive $50,000 to conduct a housing research project that will span 32 counties in Appalachia and conclude in February 2013.
