NEWS BLOGS
Students, families honor military members at Heroes Day event
By Brandon Carte | Oct. 2, 2011Ohio University students and their families braved the October rain Saturday at an event honoring United States service members.
Athens mourns death of beloved business owner
By Ryan Clark | Oct. 2, 2011Known for his charm and genuine kindness, Paul Abraham personified and perfected the role of the small-town business owner. After he died last week, customers and friends, often synonymous at the Campus Sundry, began leaving notes and flowers at the doorstep for the West Union Street storeowner.
State will relocate death row to Chillicothe
By Joshua Jamerson | Oct. 2, 2011The State of Ohio is relocating its death row operations to Chillicothe in an effort to save money by cutting transportation costs and freeing up beds for the state's most violent inmates.
Ohio University receives Voinovich senatorial papers, dedicates seminar room
By Brian Vadakin | Oct. 2, 2011Former senator George Voinovich cut one final ribbon Saturday, officially dedicating a new space in Alden Library where students and faculty explore the library’s special collections.
We are Ohio urges students to vote 'no' on Issue 2
By Rebecca McKinsey | Oct. 2, 2011An organization committed to opposing Senate Bill 5 is urging Ohio students to vote no on Issue 2 and denouncing the Ohio University Student Senate’s recent stance on the bill.
OU extends Nursing master program online
By Rebecca McKinsey | Oct. 2, 2011Students hoping to enter the nursing field will have expanded distance-learning options at Ohio University starting next winter.
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.
Leadership panel emphasizes integrity, public service and family life
By Brian Vadakin | Sep. 29, 2011Former Senator George Voinovich urged students to consider the importance of integrity in public service at a panel discussion today.
New duds store kicks dream into gear for a few Bobcats
By Sara Lowenstein | Sep. 29, 2011Athens is now home to Campus Kicks, a student- and alumni-run business that sells wholesale fitted and snapback caps, shoes, apparel and other accessories to students.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
