Wheelchair rugby to take over Ping
By Pat Holmes | Feb. 23, 2011Pick-up rugby teams from all throughout campus will take a seat to raise money for a local wheelchair rugby squad and to raise awareness about disabilities Saturday.
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Speaker hopes to teach students value of education
By Elizabeth Dickson | Feb. 23, 2011To bring Black History Month to a close, Steve Perry will be coming to Ohio University to speak about education and its role in society.
Parking fee rise to fill budget hole
By Wesley Lowery | Feb. 23, 2011Ohio University officials say new parking fees will be used to fill an almost half a million dollar hole in the Transportation and Parking Services departmental budget.
Black bear sightings increase in Athens
By Marika Lee | Feb. 23, 2011Athens County residents reported spotting black bears roaming the county 13 times in 2010, a number more than 500 times that of 2009 - following a 25-year increase in sightings throughout the state.
Student Senate: Firetruck debate progresses
By Joe Fox | Feb. 23, 2011As debate continues as to how Athens will fund a proposed new fire truck, Student Senate is undecided as to whether Ohio University students should help pay for it.
Pyle sworn in as new chief of Athens Police
By Kelly Gifford | Feb. 23, 2011Wearing his father's revolver in memory of the man who inspired him to become an officer, Tom Pyle was officially sworn in yesterday as the new chief of the Athens Police Department.
Board of Regents chancellor to end term early
By Pamela Engel | Feb. 22, 2011Ohio's top higher education official announced yesterday morning that he is stepping down effective March 13, two days before Gov. John Kasich is scheduled to release his biennial budget.
Carriage Hill Bridge construction set for summer
By Rachel Snively | Feb. 22, 2011As the safety of some Athens bridges continues to decline, new renovations are planned for the Carriage Hill Drive Bridge this summer.
OU seeks new notification system
By Pamela Engel | Feb. 22, 2011Ohio University is searching for a company to run its emergency notification system because the current in-house system was late to notify most students of a September tornado warning.
Professor compares McDavis to Mubarak
By Olivia Arbogast | Feb. 22, 2011Applause erupted throughout Baker University Center Theatre yesterday afternoon as Ohio University administrators listened to a professor sound off against the current budget crisis.
Bulk-buying program could save OU millions
By Pamela Engel | Feb. 22, 2011Ohio University is piloting a new centralized-purchasing program that could save the university millions.
Teachers gather to protect voices
By Bentley Weisel | Feb. 21, 2011About 30 people congregated yesterday in front of the Athens County Courthouse to oppose Ohio Senate Bill Five, which would eliminate collective bargaining rights for all state workers.
Athens to host first triathlon
By Jillian Fellows | Feb. 21, 2011What originally started as the dream of a retired Ohio University professor has now turned into Athens' first triathlon.
The Buyout Blueprint: In preparation for state funding cuts, OU offers incentives to save money
By Pamela Engel | Feb. 21, 2011Ohio University released details of its proposed buyout plan today, and officials said the university expects to save $8.7 million annually as a result.
Athens city mistake generates extra spending
By Emily Bowman | Feb. 21, 2011Athens city officials must now spend an extra $15,000 on a back-up generator for the Athens Water Treatment Plant, because the one originally purchased was not compatible with various systems within the city.
Graduate Student Senate: Potential parking fee promotes deliberation
By Olivia Arbogast | Feb. 21, 2011Recent budget cuts may cause Ohio University parking fees to change in the upcoming academic year.
Faculty Senate: Deficit discussion leaves bitter taste
By Pat Holmes | Feb. 21, 2011About 60 senators gathered at last night's Faculty Senate meeting to discuss potential buyouts, focusing mainly on possible pitfalls associated with replacing employees who retire early or leave voluntarily.
Domestic dispute turns physical for OU students, arrest results
By Alex Stuckey | Feb. 21, 2011Athens Police officers responded to a call of domestic violence between two Ohio University students Sunday night.
Students plan to protest funding cut, educate masses about impact
By Pamela Engel | Feb. 21, 2011A coalition of students is organizing rallies, protests and educational events in light of recent state-level funding reductions for public schools.
Grant could implement environmental paving option
By Emily Bowman | Feb. 21, 2011Road paving in Athens could be more environmentally friendly if the city receives a state grant allowing it to repair its roads with scrap tire modified asphalt.
