NEWS BLOGS
OU alumni weigh in on SB 5, its possible effects on Athens
By SARA JERDE | Oct. 25, 2011After leaving Athens, some Ohio University alumni still have their professors in mind as they work to bring attention to Issue 2 and Ohio Senate Bill 5.
W.Va. cities face same fracking fears as Athens
By Kelly Gifford | Oct. 25, 2011Morgantown, W.Va. has more in common with Athens than its college-town charm.
Student Senate to host Q2S info meeting on East Green
By Taylor LaPuma | Oct. 25, 2011Student Senate is moving today’s meeting a little closer to home for many of Ohio University’s undergraduate students.
WOUB to take 'in-depth' look at SB 5
By Rebecca McKinsey | Oct. 25, 2011In less than two weeks, Ohio University students and employees can head to the polls to officially mark their stance on Ohio Senate Bill 5 by voting on Issue 2.
Alden's Showcase Series to address area labor history
By Alex Felser | Oct. 25, 2011With Senate Bill 5 and Occupy Wall Street taking over Ohio’s media, labor history became the chosen theme for Alden Library’s Culture Showcase Series this quarter.
OU officials take accessibility plan suggestions at forum
By Jillian Bloemer | Oct. 25, 2011Earlier this year, Ed Gaither almost ran over a group of sorority pledges while trying to stop a wheelchair that was racing down College Street.
Students take stance on bill
By SARA JERDE | Oct. 25, 2011Ohio University students on both sides of Issue 2 have been campaigning to convince voters to check their box Nov. 8.
Energy company explores responsible fracking, sites
By Kelly Gifford | Oct. 24, 2011With the ability to recover 85 percent of the contaminated water used in the hydraulic fracturing process, Cunningham Energy and Ohio senators hope to promote positive economic effects despite public outcry.
Public forum to craft document detailing campus-accessibility changes
By SARA JERDE | Oct. 24, 2011University accessibility information will be accessible to all tonight.
Dean of Students Office encourages Halloween safety with 'Songs in Real Life' video
By Rebecca McKinsey | Oct. 24, 2011Beer pong, shots, loud music and costumes took center stage in the latest public service announcement from the Ohio University Dean of Students Office.
City Council: Athens pays off 31-year-old fine
By Kelly Gifford | Oct. 24, 2011After paying off nearly $2 million worth of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fines, Athens City Council is breathing a sigh of relief. However, the sigh isn’t coming from an increase in budgetary breathing room, but rather an end to more than three decades worth of fine payments.
Elections: Unopposed contestants look toward terms
By Kaitlynn Grady | Oct. 24, 2011With only two contested races in the City of Athens heading toward the November elections, City Council members running uncontested are looking to focus their efforts on specific tasks for the city rather than dumping time and energy into campaigns.
tRAC treats local kids with candy and crafts
By Amy Worrell | Oct. 24, 2011East Green was swarming with miniature devils, witches and pumpkins yesterday as local families brought their trick-or-treaters to campus.
Warrant out for woman accused of stealing from elderly
By Marika Lee | Oct. 24, 2011A warrant was issued today for a woman who allegedly posed as a school official and stole from at least three people.
OU anti-racism Halloween campaign goes viral
By Taylor LaPuma | Oct. 24, 2011Weeks after a video of The Marching 110’s version of “Party Rock Anthem” went viral, Ohio University students are taking over the Web again — this time with Halloween-themed posters condemning racism.
Campus Care renovations expected to finish next month
Oct. 23, 2011Campus Care is almost done being patched up.
Shootin' It with the Sheriff: October 24
By Ryan Clark | Oct. 23, 2011In this week's installment of Shootin' It with the Sheriff, Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly recalls the year he spent in 2005 in Baghdad, Iraq, developing a curriculum of police training for Iraqi law enforcement.
