Women report early-morning assaults
By Alex Stuckey | Mar. 27, 2011A male sexually assaulted a female yesterday morning in Athens.
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OU to employ open forums to hear candidates' qualifications
By Pat Holmes | Mar. 27, 2011Ohio University will hold two open forums next week for the finalists for the director of government relations position.
Eventful break keeps police occupied
By Alex Stuckey | Mar. 27, 2011While Ohio University students were on spring break, Athens law enforcement officials remained busy.
OU president on leave for medical procedure
By Pamela Engel | Mar. 21, 2011OU President Roderick McDavis will return to his office March 28 after recovering from an unspecified medical procedure.
75 protesters rally at courthouse against S.B. 5
By Ryan Clark | Mar. 14, 2011A steady stream of rain did not prevent about 75 union supporters from gathering outside the Athens County Courthouse Tuesday to protest Senate Bill 5 and cuts to education.
Ohio governor unveils budget proposal
By Pamela Engel | Mar. 14, 2011Editor's Note: Attached below is the proposed state budget for fiscal years 2012 and 2013.
Gov. John Kasich's Budget Town Hall
By Caitlin Bowling, Pamela Engel | Mar. 14, 2011<a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=097da67a9f" _cke_saved_href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=097da67a9f" >Gov. Kasich's Budget Town Hall</a>
Audit precedes license transfer
By Alex Stuckey | Mar. 10, 2011When East State Street Kroger shoppers walk through aisles seven and eight Wednesday, they won’t find loaves of bread. Instead, the shelves will be stocked with high-proof liquor.
A Look at the Books: Circulation faux pas gives library hot air
By Pamela Engel | Mar. 10, 2011With an increasing number of students crowding Alden Library, especially during finals week, its aging heating system is struggling to keep up with the building’s capacity.
Senate opposed to fund redistribution
By Pat Holmes | Mar. 10, 2011A recent resolution passed by Student Senate regarding a restructuring of General Fee funding has raised debate about whether such redistribution would be advantageous for Ohio University given its current budgetary problems.
Judge dismisses kidnapping charge
By Marika Lee | Mar. 10, 2011A judge dropped the attempted kidnapping charge yesterday against a 26-year-old man after testimony from the man and his girlfriend caused the judge to doubt probable cause.
Students enter pleas in counterfeit ID escapade
By Rachel Snively | Mar. 10, 2011Five of seven Ohio University students involved in a fake ID scandal have pleaded no contest in court to end their criminal proceedings.
Faculty Senate: Resolution condemns S.B. 5
By Pat Holmes | Mar. 10, 2011Ohio University’s Faculty Senate passed a resolution at its meeting Monday that denounced Senate Bill 5 and called on public officials throughout the state to support their stance.
Business professors implement apps to save students money
By Tristan Navera | Mar. 10, 2011Two Ohio University instructors have been honored for saving thousands of students more than $200,000 on textbooks.
Athens auditor commences 4th term
By Emily Bowman | Mar. 10, 2011The Athens County Auditor was the first auditor to ever be sworn into office by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Running the climbing wall at Ping
By Jillian Fellows | Mar. 10, 2011Although the 36-foot climbing wall is limited to the inside of the Charles J. Ping Student Recreation Center, its more than 400 hand and foot holds offer climbers an endless amount of ways to reach the top.
McDavis' SB 5 stance prompts faculty action
By Caitlin Bowling | Mar. 10, 2011Prompted by President Roderick McDavis’ saying he “is not opposed” to Senate Bill 5, Ohio University’s Faculty Senate will discuss a resolution regarding the bill at its meeting Monday.
Federal grant program might be jeopardized upon approval of future congressional bills
By Kristina Hauptmann | Mar. 10, 2011A U.S. House bill could decrease the amount of financial aid available to many of Ohio University’s undergraduate students.
Breaking: OU reports all students studying in Japan safe
By Tristan Navera | Mar. 10, 2011Ohio University has confirmed all students currently studying abroad in Japan are safe after two earthquakes and a tsunami battered the island nation today.
