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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ohio faculty win award for saving students money on textbooks
By Tristan Navera | Mar. 9, 2011Two Ohio University instructors have been honored for saving thousands of students more than $200,000 on textbooks.
Alden's hidden treasures lie waiting for discovery
By Caitlin Bowling | Mar. 9, 2011Editor’s Note: This is part four of a five part series on Vernon R. Alden Library.
City debates benefit of armory updates
By Tyler Borchers | Mar. 9, 2011About 30 people gathered at the City Building, 8 E. Washington St., yesterday to discuss potential renovation plans to the armory on Carpenter Street despite the lack of city funds to renovate the building.
OU interviews candidates for top fundraising vice president
By Pamela Engel | Mar. 9, 2011The Ohio University search committee charged with finding a new chief fundraising officer is identifying candidates for the job and hopes to finish initial interviews by the end of the month.
Athens man no longer missing
By Wesley Lowery | Mar. 9, 2011A 66-year-old Athens man who hadn't been seen since yesterday is no longer considered missing, according to Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly.
McDavis "not opposed" to SB 5, faculty to present resolution
By Caitlin Bowling | Mar. 9, 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.
Act serves up healthy meal plan
By Kelly Gifford | Mar. 8, 2011With the passage of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, school lunch programs throughout the nation are about to drastically change for the better.
