A Grave Undertaking
Oct. 18, 2011For some, retirement means leaving the working world and picking up a general hobby. But for Marcia Van Bibber and her husband, Eddie, it means taking that hobby and transforming it into a small business.
NEWS BLOGS
Candidates' careers had similar starts
By Lucas Daprile | Oct. 18, 2011Paul Wiehl first looked toward the mayoral seat before 2008 while he was sitting on the Athens Zoning Board of Appeals, in a position appointed by former Mayor Ric Abel.
OU-Zanesville classes remain open as hunt for exotic animals continues
By Rebecca McKinsey | Oct. 18, 2011Although the fear of roaming lions, camels and cheetahs has prompted several Zanesville schools to close, Ohio University’s Zanesville branch campus will continue with classes as normal today.
Occupy OhioU: Movement can turn country around, comedian says
By Lucas Daprile | Oct. 17, 2011Political satirist Lee Camp continued on his two-day tour of Ohio University today at the Occupy OhioU movement.
Woman deemed unfit for murder trial
By Marika Lee | Oct. 17, 2011A 25-year-old woman charged with killing her stepdaughter was found unfit to stand trial, following a court-appointed psychological evaluation.
Faculty Senate passes resolution to expand upon junior-level composition courses
By Alex Westerh | Oct. 17, 2011Students will now be able to enroll in major-specific junior level composition courses, after Faculty Senate approved a plan to establish “Junior Equivalency” classes.
Occupy OhioU: Charter school system is historically inadequate
By Brian Vadakin | Oct. 17, 2011A lecture on charter schools in Ohio evolved into a discussion on the current state of education at an event hosted by Occupy OhioU earlier today.
Ohio men plead not guilty to kidnapping, robbery
By Marika Lee | Oct. 17, 2011Three men, including two Hocking College students, were arrested for alleged kidnapping and aggravated robbery this past Saturday.
Homecoming King and Queen reflect on crowning
By Sabrina Fawley | Oct. 17, 2011Dubbed green and white royalty, seniors Harrison Hill and Faye Miller were awarded the throne Friday as Ohio University’s newest Homecoming King and Queen.
Faculty Senate: Enterprise bill coming two months earlier than planned
By Alex Westerh | Oct. 17, 2011A plan that could free Ohio University from state mandates and potentially create additional scholarships will be presented to the Ohio legislature two months early.
Money talks at council meeting in regards to energy, future
By Kelly Gifford | Oct. 17, 2011Yesterday’s Athens City Council meeting brought to light Council’s compromises regarding energy contracts, residential unease over green space and worries for the city’s financial future.
Student Senate moves to increase campus safety, awareness
By Taylor LaPuma | Oct. 17, 2011Members of Ohio University Student Senate will utilize Who Wants to be a Millionaire-inspired lifelines in a social media push to increase sexual assault awareness.
Hillel to continue search for bone marrow matches with 2 drives this week
By Brian Vadakin | Oct. 17, 2011Instead of waiting in line at The Front Room in between class this week, students can spend five minutes getting their cheeks swabbed so they can be added to a database of possible bone marrow donors.
Campus 'Occupy' protests peaceful
By Alex Felser | Oct. 17, 2011After a day of demonstrations and discussions, participants of the Occupy OhioU movement rallied, marched and concluded with a candlelit peace vigil as the sun set at the top of Morton Hill last night.
Occupy OhioU: Current Wall Street protests carry themes of ancient Rome, Athens
By Brady Bissell | Oct. 17, 2011History repeats itself.
OU defies party school reputation, national standards, study show
By Sabrina Fawley | Oct. 16, 2011What is lurking in students’ medicine cabinet could be more harmful than helpful, a recent study finds.
Newly illegal drugs go up in smoke
By Ryan Clark | Oct. 16, 2011As of yesterday, Ohioans are no longer allowed to possess, sell or manufacture chemicals found in “bath salts” and synthetic cannabinoids, both of which obtain chemicals that produce similar effects to that of marijuana.
Weekend 'no more rowdy' than past
By Will Drabold | Oct. 16, 2011Though Homecoming is traditionally a rowdy weekend for Athens police, there were no surprises when Ohio University alumni flooded Uptown restaurants and bars before, during and after Saturday’s parade.
