NEWS BLOGS
Student Senate: First meeting to bring Performing Arts, Athletics details to the fore
By Emily Sun | Sep. 13, 2011At Ohio University’s first Student Senate meeting of the year, the legislative body’s new members will begin preparations for greater student involvement in senate’s “Student Speakout” and a possible book exchange program agreement.
OIT project should ease Internet access
By Joe Fox | Sep. 12, 2011More bandwidth and improved traffic management added during the summer should help Ohio University students stay connected this quarter, according to a news release from the Office of Information Technology.
Visiting high-school student hit by CATS bus outside Baker
By Will Hoffman | Sep. 12, 2011About 3:15 p.m. today a girl on a college visit at Ohio University was struck by a bus while crossing the street.
OU retains 124th spot in America's top colleges
By Rebecca McKinsey | Sep. 12, 2011Although Ohio University has retained its spot this year as the 124th best place in the nation to obtain an education, university officials say there is more to OU than the numbers.
OURS organization promotes diversity on campus
By Hannah Yang | Sep. 12, 2011Even before freshmen step foot on Ohio University's campus, the efforts of one organization ensue to avoid a cookie-cutter campus.
Resigned deputy asks for dismissal of 1 of 8 felonies
By Marika Lee | Sep. 12, 2011The former head of the Narcotics Enforcement Team filed a motion yesterday asking the court to dismiss one of the eight felony counts against him.
Mother-in-law charged with murder in Summer Inman case
By Marika Lee | Sep. 12, 2011A third family member has been charged with murder and two other charges in connection to the death of a Logan mother-of-three.
Graduate Student Senate: High heels raise gender violence awareness
By Alex Felser | Sep. 12, 2011Graduate Student Senate discussed plans for several sexual assault prevention events at the first meeting of the year last night.
Sullivan makes his case, prepares for race
By Ryan Clark | Sep. 12, 2011Mark Sullivan has faced a barrage of domestic and legal troubles over the past year, and now the Athens County Commissioner is facing a slew of opponents who have announced their candidacy for next fall’s election.
OU default rate lower than national average
By Will Drabold | Sep. 12, 2011Even though defaults on federal college loans have jumped nationally during the past year, Ohio University has remained well below the average, as it has for several years.
Deputies seize crack, arrest 4 in Marietta raid
By Ryan Clark | Sep. 12, 2011Deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested four suspects after discovering 18 grams of crack cocaine in a Marietta residence yesterday morning.
Dawes remembered in musical memorial
By Brandon Carte | Sep. 12, 2011Ohio University students and faculty gathered last night to remember OU student Gloria Dawes.
Mosquito-borne diseases down in Ohio
By Stefan Malmsten | Sep. 12, 2011Nearly a decade ago, there were more than 400 reported cases of West Nile virus in Ohio.
Fraternity seeks to raise awareness with car smashing
By Rebecca McKinsey | Sep. 12, 2011Ohio University fraternity members went to town with a sledgehammer and a mangled car to show that when it comes to OU Greek life, Lambda Chi Alpha is different.
Ohio universities to offer option to finish in 3 years
By SARA JERDE | Sep. 11, 2011By this time next year, students entering public universities in Ohio will have the opportunity to receive select bachelor’s degrees in three years.
Athens County United Appeal launches user-friendly website
By Will Hoffman | Sep. 11, 2011Earlier today, the Athens County United Appeal expanded their 2-1-1 phone service, which provides information on local welfare services to a new intuitive website.
