Former student pleads guilty to sex charge
By Marika Lee | Apr. 20, 2011A former Ohio University student, who sexually assaulted his friend in 2009, took a plea agreement with the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office Tuesday.
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Woman reports sexual assault at Riverpark
By Alex Stuckey | Apr. 19, 2011Athens Police are investigating a reported sexual assault at Riverpark Towers late Friday night — one of three sexual assaults reported this weekend.
Competency check next step for man charged with twin counts of child rape
By Marika Lee | Apr. 19, 2011A Canton man charged with two counts of rape will have his competence checked to determine if he is able to stand trial.
April 20 Student Senate Live Blog
By Joe Fox, Kaitrin McCoy | Apr. 19, 2011April 20 Student Senate Live Blog
Cafe enhances museum's allure
By Tristan Navera | Apr. 19, 2011Whether they are admiring art or searching the halls for harrowing hauntings, patrons of Ohio University’s Kennedy Museum of Art will soon have coffee to accompany them.
Medical miscue ends in show's rescheduling
By Rebecca McKinsey | Apr. 19, 2011When a student rushed onto the Athens High School stage Saturday night asking for a doctor, it didn’t take the audience long to realize the words weren’t part of the script.
The Crystal reopens after 11-day tax-induced hiatus
By Alex Stuckey | Apr. 19, 2011The Crystal reopened yesterday after late-filed tax returns showed the state owed the bar more than $14,000 — after only last week it was shut down because the state said it owed more than $19,000.
OU alumnus dies in Libya following attack
By Pamela Engel | Apr. 19, 2011A Pulitzer Prize-nominated Ohio University alumnus died today during an attack in Libya, where the photojournalist was covering fighting between rebels and government forces, according to The New York Times.
Students and locals discuss diversity
By Marika Lee | Apr. 19, 2011About 100 Ohio University students and Athens residents gathered at last night’s Athens Town Hall meeting to talk about diversity in the area.
Changes shift savings from eliminated posts to student services
By Kaitrin McCoy | Apr. 19, 2011Two years and three fewer positions later, the Office for Multicultural Student Access and Retention is nearing the end of its internal reorganization, which has saved the office more than $72,000 so far.
City Council: Officials explore loans to fund new fire truck
By Emily Bowman | Apr. 18, 2011Athens City Council members could purchase a $1.03 million fire ladder truck if they vote to pass two ordinances introduced at last night’s meeting.
Coffee Cup restaurant destroyed by fire
By Alex Stuckey | Apr. 18, 2011The Coffee Cup restaurant in Nelsonville was destroyed by fire early this morning — causing about $220,000 worth of damage.
Casual hobby transforms into online image hotspot
By Alex Felser | Apr. 18, 2011A website created by Ohio University graduate Alan Schaaf has two purposes: to allow people to upload and view funny and popular online content hassle-free.
OU employee injured in car crash
By Ryan Dunn | Apr. 18, 2011A three-car collision early Friday evening resulted in three individuals being injured and sent to a Columbus hospital — including Ohio University’s assistant director of benefits.
Athens County repeats last place health rank
By Pat Holmes | Apr. 18, 2011Although Athens County is home to the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, the county was ranked last in clinical care for Ohio in the national County Health Rankings.
Narcotics officer pleads not guilty to 8 charges
By Alex Stuckey | Apr. 18, 2011The head of the Narcotics Enforcement Team pleaded not guilty yesterday to all eight charges stemming from several incidents last year — and will remain on paid leave.
Student arraigned on weekend assault charge
By Rachel Snively | Apr. 18, 2011An Ohio University student was arraigned in Athens County Municipal Court for assault stemming from an incident Saturday night.
Graduate Student Senate: University moves forward with health care changes
By Olivia Arbogast | Apr. 18, 2011Health care for Ohio University will receive some updates for the upcoming academic year.
Student Senate Elections: Campaign season alteration canceled
By Joe Fox | Apr. 18, 2011The campaign season kicked off yesterday for Ohio University Student Senate hopefuls, even though the Dean of Students’ office has not finished verifying all the candidate applications.
The Crystal reopens after being issued an order from the Liquor Control Commission
By Alex Stuckey | Apr. 18, 2011Although The Crystal was shut down last week because it was operating for three years under a suspended liquor license, the bar reopened today.
