GOP's redistricting plan would split Athens County
By Will Drabold | Sep. 14, 2011Local Democrats are criticizing state Republicans’ art skills as the GOP’s redistricting proposal comes to a vote.
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Creative writing program receives national distinction
By Hannah Yang | Sep. 14, 2011Among the chaos of a top party school rating and an unchanged national academic ranking, Ohio University received another designation — one that recognized its creative writing program.
Dry Oasis is nowhere near being rehydrated
By Alex Felser | Sep. 14, 2011A year after the Oasis was demolished and five years since it closed, the site of the former restaurant is no longer on anyone’s agenda.
Students stump for Issue 2 outside of Baker
By Allison Wichie | Sep. 14, 2011We are Ohio, a bi-partisan coalition aiming to repeal Senate Bill 5, is informing students of their cause outside of Baker Center.
OU-COM dean announces retirement
By Rebecca McKinsey | Sep. 14, 2011Ohio University will lose another dean in July, following the departures of more than 10 other administrators in the past year.
Ohio Dems slam proposed redistricting
By Wesley Lowery | Sep. 14, 2011In a Columbus news conference this morning, Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern slammed the congressional redistricting map proposed by state Republicans.
Student Senate: First meeting fills disqualified candidates' seats
By Emily Sun | Sep. 14, 2011At this year’s first Ohio University Student Senate meeting, a senate candidate disqualified from her elected position last year received a second chance at the job.
Athens City Council eyes grant money for long-term parks, recreation plan
By Kelly Gifford | Sep. 13, 2011Though past long-term city council initiatives have produced community centers and youth soccer fields in Athens, the latest aims to bring in grant money rather than create new infrastructure.
Military-friendly designation reflects OU veteran services
By Brian Vadakin | Sep. 13, 2011After being disappointed once, a slice of Ohio University’s population received a victory this week with OU’s designation as a military-friendly school.
State officials to consider public input on coal mine
By Will Drabold | Sep. 13, 2011Athens County residents are hoping to bring a meeting to the surface in order to keep coal mining under the surface.
Mother-in-law charged with murder in Inman case
By Marika Lee | Sep. 13, 2011A third Inman family member has been charged with murder and two other charges in connection to the death of a Logan woman.
Athens County poverty rates dwarf national average
By Marika Lee | Sep. 13, 2011Athens County’s last-recorded poverty rate doubles the percentage released by the U.S. Census Bureau yesterday — the highest in 18 years — and local residents are worried about the area’s financial future.
Sept. 11 survivor to present documentary
By Callie Driehorst | Sep. 13, 2011When award-winning filmmaker Susanna Styron survived the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, she knew she had a story to share.
iPad app offers textbooks by the chapter
By Jillian Fellows | Sep. 13, 2011A new app could remove the need for paper textbooks for students who own iPads.
Alleged shooter seeks resentencing
By Marika Lee | Sep. 13, 2011An appeals court decided Monday that one of three men serving 28 years to life in prison for murder will go back to trial court for
Speaking Bobcats negotiate way to the top
By Amelia Osiecki | Sep. 13, 2011Ohio University’s Forensics Speech and Debate Team, the Speaking Bobcats, nabbed third place in an Indianapolis tournament this weekend.
Athens eatery offers 24-hour service for hungry students
By Sara Lowenstein | Sep. 13, 2011Under new ownership for the first time in 14 years, the diner on Union Street, known for its bountiful breakfasts, will now be open 24 hours a day to cater to late-night student food cravings.
3 people injured in East State Street accident
By Evan Smith | Sep. 13, 2011Three people were hospitalized following an accident on East State Street around 5 p.m. today.
Prospective student hit by CATS bus, hospitalized
By Will Hoffman | Sep. 13, 2011A 19-year-old Cincinnati woman was struck by a bus crossing the street at the intersection of South Court Street and Park Place yesterday, but did not suffer any life-threatening injuries.
