Student Senate’s fire fee bill potentially slated for spring 2024
By Jack Solon | May 24, 2023Student Senate’s final meeting saw the passing of a $50 semesterly fire fee bill set to be implemented in the spring 2024 semester at the earliest.
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Out with Blackboard, in with Canvas
By Suzanne Piper | May 24, 2023Canvas was announced as Ohio University’s next learning management system, or LMS, on April 27, replacing Blackboard after more than 20 years, according to a previous Post report.
Student Senate: executives sworn in, fire fee bill passed
By Jack Solon | Apr. 28, 2023President-elect Megan Handle, Vice President-elect Isaac Davis and Treasurer-elect Reagan Farmer were sworn in by Lyn Redington, Ohio University’s vice president for student affairs.
Fest season public urination arrests plummet after pandemic
By Donovan Hunt | Apr. 26, 2023In the past, many students have been arrested during fest season for public urination but in the past two years there has only been one arrest made.
OU hires, fills positions across campus
By Paige Fisher | Apr. 23, 2023OU is currently undergoing the hiring process for deans within the Russ College of Engineering and Technology and the College of Arts and Sciences.
National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza hosts grand opening
By Paige Fisher | Apr. 21, 2023The project is funded by the central University funds and from funds within the Division of Student Affairs, and was budgeted at $467,000, Samantha Pelham, a university spokesperson, said.
Buddy's Lounge prioritizes 'high-quality' cannabis products
By Madalyn Blair | Apr. 19, 2023Buddy's Lounge has increased in popularity as it strives to create a welcoming environment for people to hang out and purchase THC, HHC and CBD products that are compliant with the 2018 Federal Farm Bill.
Student Senate: Treasurer Robinson addresses aggravated menacing charge
By Jack Solon | Apr. 7, 2023Treasurer Trinity Robinson addressed recent media coverage about her conviction during the 2022-23 Fall Semester on Wednesday at Student Senate’s general body meeting.
OU Board of Trustees meets, discusses new app, audits
By News Staff Report | Apr. 6, 2023The Ohio University Board of Trustees met in Walter Hall on Thursday to hear presentations concerning the new “Go OHIO” app.
Fire fee bill fails, sponsor attempts to revise it
By Paige Fisher | Apr. 4, 2023Following the failure of the fire fee bill, Gordillo talked with members of the Senate to discuss where improvements could be made within the bill.
International Student Union kicks off International Week 2023
By Madison Kennedy | Apr. 3, 2023This year's theme is “Celebrating Our Global Humanity,” which highlights students coming together as one.
Climate change affects local environment
By Madalyn Blair | Mar. 29, 2023The fluctuating weather changes are causing extreme problems for community members, plants and animals in the long run.
Service animals providing ulti-mutt companionship
By Maia LeClair | Mar. 28, 2023Students with service and support animals discuss their experiences with having an animal on campus and the accommodations needed.
Town hall hosts discussions of Ridges Development Strategy
By Suzanne Piper | Mar. 27, 2023The second of two town halls went over the feedback received from the OU and Athens community regarding the refurbishment of the Ridges at the first town hall.
Mill Fest draws hundreds following small Milliron Fest turnout
By Payton Daugherty , Madalyn Blair , Ella Jay and Harshita Singhania | Mar. 26, 2023After a rainy beginning to Fest Season at Ohio University, students were eager to hit Mill Street early Saturday morning to enjoy the festivities and the sun.
Student Senate: Proposed fire fee bill fails to pass
By Jack Solon | Mar. 23, 2023The bill, if it had passed, would have allowed Senate to present the fire fee legislation to the Ohio University Board of Trustees for review.
Lori Stewart Gonzalez to serve as OU’s 23rd president
By Molly Wilson and Kylie Bridgeman | Mar. 22, 2023Gonzalez is Ohio University’s first female president in the school’s 219-year history.
Alpha Chi Sigma to host Family Science Saturday
By Paige Fisher | Mar. 21, 2023Alpha Chi Sigma’s annual Family Science Saturday is taking place on April 1.
Presidential candidates discuss goals for OU at forums
By Madalyn Blair and Harshita Singhania | Mar. 13, 2023OU invited students, faculty and staff alongside members of the Athens and regional campus communities to hear from presidential candidate finalists at open forums in March.
Students take on Green Beer Day
By Isabella Pedrera | Mar. 12, 2023No matter the time of the day, students joined in on green drink festivities
