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.
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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.
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.
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.
