Undetected fire causes $200K of damage in Clippinger Hall
By Alex Stuckey | May 1, 2011Fire alarms failed to go off in Clippinger Hall early Saturday morning — allowing a fire to burn, which caused $200,000 worth of damage.
NEWS BLOGS
OU professors offer insight into ramifications of bin Laden's death
By Rebecca McKinsey | May 1, 2011As news of Osama bin Laden’s death spread across the country, Ohio University professors urged the Americans banding together in celebration not to believe the war on terror is over.
Summer scheduling problem fixed after two-day delay
By Pat Holmes | May 1, 2011Because of troubles implementing Ohio University’s new class scheduling system, students wanting to register for summer classes had to wait an extra few days.
UPDATED: OU College of Osteopathic Medicine to receive $105 million
By Rebecca McKinsey | Apr. 29, 2011COLUMBUS — Ohio University officials garnered several standing ovations today during an announcement that the university will receive $105 million, the largest gift in the history of Ohio’s public higher education.
Event to collect hazardous waste
By Rachel Snively | Apr. 28, 2011The city and township of Athens are dishing out more than $3,000 to help residents dispose of their hazardous waste tomorrow.
Lowery named Post's editor-in-chief
By Tristan Navera | Apr. 28, 2011The Post publishing board has selected junior Wesley Lowery as the next editor-in-chief of the newspaper.
Law director announces he will seek appointment as county prosecutor
By Alex Stuckey | Apr. 28, 2011
Duck on menu at West 82
By Tristan Navera | Apr. 28, 2011West 82 patrons were treated to an interesting surprise as the Baker University Center food court offered a new item on the menu — duck.
Budget reduction scenarios released
By Caitlin Bowling | Apr. 28, 2011Ohio University today released its budget reduction scenarios, which include $9.46 million in cuts and more than 13 possible layoffs.
Moms Weekend T-shirt sale to aid shelter
By Tristan Navera | Apr. 28, 2011Moms searching for Bobcat souvenirs this weekend will have the opportunity to benefit Athens while making memories.
Jackson states case resolved
By Wesley Lowery | Apr. 28, 2011Former Ohio University star quarterback Franshaw “Boo” Jackson said yesterday that he has paid his outstanding court fines and a warrant issued for his arrest should soon be off the books.
Tree causes outages, crushes car
By Ryan Dunn | Apr. 28, 2011Gusts of wind knocked down a large tree on North Congress Street last night, leaving a few dozen homes without electricity and smashing into one student’s car in the process.
Visting professor analyzes Middle East conflicts, other regional problems
By Alex Felser | Apr. 27, 2011Israel and Palestine were on the agenda last night in Bentley Hall, when professor Marc Scarcelli gave his analysis on the ongoing conflicts in the beleaguered area.
Website shutdown halts class sign-up
By Alex Felser | Apr. 27, 2011Ohio University shut down several of its online services yesterday, leaving students unable to register for summer classes until tomorrow at the earliest.
Extra days avert 'calamity' in classroom
By Ryan Clark | Apr. 27, 2011Athens area students will see summer a few days sooner after Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed two extra calamity days into the school year.
Python nabbed by school
By Marika Lee | Apr. 27, 2011A 4-foot Burmese python found within the vicinity of an elementary school led to a Coolville woman’s arrest yesterday.
Ohio House releases alternative state budget
By Caitlin Bowling | Apr. 27, 2011This story has been changed from its original version. House Bill 153 would eliminate the faculty workload clause, not uphold it.
Summer registration delayed again
By Caitlin Bowling | Apr. 27, 2011Ohio University students hoping to register for summer classes must wait at least one more day.
