NEWS BLOGS
Debate turns sour with audience's questions
By Joe Fox | May 11, 2011A mostly congenial debate between the two Student Senate parties turned contentious at times, prompting top university and senate officials to condemn their behavior.
Police venerate fallen officers
By Bentley Weisel | May 11, 2011Police officers and spectators gathered for a memorial service honoring Athens County fallen law enforcement officers on College Street in Athens. They saluted in silence as the flag was raised, the national anthem was sung, and a prayer was said for the local officers who have lost their lives.
Post Interview: Nameless student behind fake Roderick McDavis Twitter explains motives
By Rebecca McKinsey | May 11, 2011The anonymous student who created the fake @PrezMcDavis Twitter account using OU President Roderick McDavis' name and headshot spoke with The Post via email. Read the full Q&A here.
Student Senate Elections: Senate execs deny bias
By Caitlin Bowling | May 11, 2011Three members of the Student Senate Elections Special Appeals Committee will not resign despite concerns regarding their impartiality.
Convicted rapist appeals, cites warrants, evidence
By Marika Lee | May 11, 2011A Philadelphia man who is spending 30 years in prison for raping an Athens woman he met online filed an appeal brief yesterday.
Preachers tell passersby to "turn to Jesus"
By Tristan Navera | May 11, 2011A pair of street preachers has taken up residence across from Baker University Center.
'Imposter' Twitter account offers pearls of wisdom from a fake McDavis
By Rebecca McKinsey | May 11, 2011A recently created faux Twitter account sporting OU President Roderick McDavis’ name posts tweets atypical of the normal presidential updates — including some talking about taking shots, being fly and doing “curls for the girls.”
Foundation's gift funds future plans for college
By Pat Holmes | May 11, 2011In late April, the Osteopathic Heritage Foundations broke records with its multi-million-dollar gift to the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, but the Foundations’ relationship with the university spans decades.
University Advancement to lose four more administrators
By Rebecca McKinsey | May 11, 2011After losing its director in December, Ohio University’s Office of University Advancement will lose three assistant vice presidents and the assistant to the vice president at the end of this year.
OU joins collaborative on high-risk drinking
By Leah Fightmaster | May 11, 2011Ohio University is joining a research group to discuss ways to reduce high-risk drinking on college campuses.
Man cracks Big Mamma's window
May 11, 2011An unidentified man broke the front window of a local restaurant early Tuesday morning with estimated damage at $200.
A The Plains man accused of molestation
By Rachel Snively | May 11, 2011An Athens County man appeared in court yesterday for sex crimes against two children.
Female reports gross sexual imposition Easter weekend
By Alex Stuckey | May 10, 2011A female student reported she was a victim of gross sexual imposition Easter weekend by an unknown male, the city’s fifth reported sexual offense in about three weeks.
Sexual offense reports continue to plague OU
By Alex Stuckey | May 10, 2011A female student reported she was a victim of gross sexual imposition Easter weekend by an unknown male, the city’s fifth reported sexual offense in about three weeks.
Student Senate Elections: Executives break precedent, endorse RSVP
By Joe Fox | May 10, 2011Student Senate’s top executives have endorsed the RSVP party for the May 18-19 elections, citing a more realistic platform as the rationale for the recommendation.
Student Senate Elections: Candidates spend thousands to woo student voters
By Joe Fox | May 10, 2011About $5,800 has already been spent to convince Ohio University students to vote for either the FACE or RSVP ticket in the upcoming Student Senate elections.
