Marrow drive tests for eligible donors
By Pat Holmes | Feb. 20, 2011In light of today's bone marrow drive dedicated to an Ohio University professor, one recent donor match encourages people to get swabbed.
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Union files lawsuit claiming workers were underpaid during OU construction project
By Marika Lee | Feb. 17, 2011A sheet metal workers' union has filed another lawsuit for underpaying employees against a construction company that worked with Ohio University.
Students advocate value of athletics
By Joe Fox | Feb. 17, 2011About 30 students attended the student speakout portion of Wednesday’s Student Senate meeting to show their support of Intercollegiate Athletics, a department facing growing scrutiny at Ohio University as imminent budget cuts near.
Local man gets 3-year sentence for sex crime
By Marika Lee | Feb. 17, 2011An Athens man pleaded guilty this week to one count of gross sexual imposition after having sexual contact with a minor.
No Extra Credit: Athens County school districts pass up opportunity to tap into federal funding
By Ryan Clarke | Feb. 17, 2011All five Athens County school districts declined to apply for part of Ohio's $400 million Race to the Top fund - but six surrounding counties received more than $4 million thanks to the program.
Assets spike following rough fiscal year for OU Foundation
By Caitlin Bowling | Feb. 17, 2011Although the Ohio University Foundation is expected to continue recovering from the hit it took during the Great Recession, the foundation's total worth will not likely increase by as much this fiscal year as it did last year, according to a university official.
OU meningitis inspection suspended
By Wesley Lowery | Feb. 17, 2011The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced yesterday that its planned study of meningitis at Ohio University is on "indefinite hold" because of a lack of funding.
President focuses on history, not holdups
By Caitlin Bowling | Feb. 17, 2011Although Ohio University was actually founded today, about 50 students and employees gathered in Baker University Center Theater yesterday to celebrate Founders Day.
Art students left in limbo
By Pat Holmes | Feb. 15, 2011After students gathered at an Ohio University branch campus last Tuesday to protest the removal of studio art classes, student representatives met with school administrators to discuss what classes would be offered in the future.
Police arrest man for possession of multiple narcotics
By Alex Stuckey | Feb. 13, 2011A college-aged man was arrested for possession of cocaine, ecstasy and MDMA powder Friday as part of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking within the student population at Ohio University.
OU asks court to dismiss lawsuit
By Marika Lee | Feb. 13, 2011Ohio University filed a response in the Ohio Court of Claims asking the court to dismiss the claims of a West Virginia man, who is suing for lost wages.
Invalid signatures stall council candidate's run
By Wes Lowery | Feb. 13, 2011One of the three Ohio University students planning to run for Athens City Council in this year’s election did not secure enough signatures to make the ballot.
General Fee to encompass fewer groups
By Pamela Engel | Feb. 13, 2011The General Fee Advisory Committee will only have to rank four fee categories instead of eight as it prepares its recommendations for next fiscal year.
Swimmers 'Plunge' for Special Olympics
By Laura Service | Feb. 13, 2011Rarely do people strip to their bathing suits and shorts to run past floating ice chunks in freezing water, but 241 local students and residents did just that Saturday to benefit intellectually disabled children and adults.
Professor on leave following harassment allegations
By Wesley Lowery | Feb. 6, 2011An Ohio University professor has been placed on paid leave after taking a former student to his home and showering her with gifts — including a $600 diamond ring.
Two Athens health facilities cater to mentally disabled
By Rachel Snively | Feb. 3, 2011Two Athens-area facilities offer many options for locals with mental health disorders.
County prosecutor decides against seeking re-election
Jan. 27, 2011One of the county's most prominent Democrats announced yesterday that he is calling it quits - an announcement that comes nearly 14 months before the first primary ballots will be cast for his replacement.
'Backlash Magazine' concept crumbles as organizers move on
Jan. 23, 2011An Ohio University student publication has floundered before it could publish, organizers say.
