Student senate discussed sustainability
By Paige Fisher | Sep. 27Sam Crowl, director of sustainability, gave a presentation about OU’s current state of carbon emissions, and how students can be more active in sustainability.
Sam Crowl, director of sustainability, gave a presentation about OU’s current state of carbon emissions, and how students can be more active in sustainability.
The Post sat down with Liz Walters, chair of the Ohio democratic party, to talk about the election in November, what issues will be on the ballot, and more.
Students at Ohio University's main campus have limited access to resources regarding reproductive and sexual health. Currently, OhioHealth Campus Care, located at 2 Health Center Drive, is the only on-campus location for OU students to get STI testing. OU’s ‘Be Informed Bobcats’ website includes information about the local and national sexual health resources available to OU students.
Prior said BSO is working with a tight budget to pay the staff and materials for families and the orientation itself to run and what they are paying now is close to the bare minimum. Other institutions with more flexible budgets are able to provide more perks, Prior said.
After record-breaking enrollment in the 2022 Fall Semester with 4,441 first-year students, Fall Semester 2023 has brought in 4,516 first-year students, according to a university news release.
Student Senate met on Wednesday to hear presentations from the International Student Union, the University Programing Council and the Black Student Cultural Board.
The projects include advancing technology within campus buildings, as well as some maintenance. All five projects combined are budgeted at nearly $12 million.
Senate passed all resolutions pertaining to appointing new members within the senate. Both vice commissioners and senators were appointed.
While the most common strain of COVID-19 in the United States is currently EG.5, or Eris, James Gaskell, Athens County health department commissioner, said. It is predicted to be replaced by a more contagious strand called Pirola within the next few months, according to experts.
President Megan Handle was unable to attend the meeting due to illness and requested Vice President Isaac Davis mention she echoes everything he says about each resolution.