In 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.
The Ohio House Democratic leader joined local politicians in saying the state’s newly drawn congressional districts do not best serve people in Ohio.
Ohio University will host the Rev. Jesse Jackson — civil rights leader, two-time candidate for president and founder and president of the National Rainbow Coalition — Monday as the activist kicks off a nationwide anti-poverty campaign.
COLUMBUS — With an “abortion stops a beating heart” bumper sticker held high above her head, Janet Porter’s voice boomed over the more than 600 heartbeat-bill supporters at the Statehouse yesterday, calling them to put an end to “abortion on demand.”
Vinton 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.
Ohio University will host Senator George Voinovich Oct. 1 as the school dedicates a room in Alden Library to him.
This 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.
Imagine an Ohio University student making it through an entire day without checking his or her phone once.
After a year in business, two Ohio University graduates are moving on from the company they founded in Athens.
Ohio 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.
Ohio 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.
Most students spend their college years snacking on pizza, cookies and grilled cheese. For some students, though, the dining hall is a minefield.
It 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.
The triumphs of the United States Constitution were not celebrated but rather tested yesterday in a Constitution Day lecture.
Largely due to its impoverished southeastern corner, Ohio has made its way into the top 10 hungriest states in the nation.
Bats, termites, water problems and faulty alarms recently caused the exodus of offices from Pilcher House.
Ohio University Faculty Senate committee heads took time to update attendees on their progress and goals at last night's meeting.
Resident outcry over city health and safety problems took precedence over an otherwise slow-paced council meeting in which only one non-routine Halloween related resolution was passed.
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