Weekly Weather: Drying out to start the weekend, warm-up to come next week
By Sydney Walters | Feb. 24, 2022Your Athens weather for the weekend and a look into next week.
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OU student Rhyan Goodman discusses his decision to run for Ohio state representative
By Sophia Young | Feb. 21, 2022The sophomore student is challenging incumbent Jay Edwards for the Ohio 94th District seat.
Student Senate treasurer removed from position in vote of no confidence
By Molly Wilson and Ryan Maxin | Feb. 17, 2022It is currently unclear if Student Senate Treasurer Simar Kalkat will try to appeal her removal.
Student Senate: Athens fire chief introduces $50 student fee proposal
By Sophia Young | Feb. 17, 2022The fee will support the fire department’s services and expanded fire safety education.
Weekly Weather: Pleasant weekend, several waves of precipitation next week
By Sydney Walters | Feb. 16, 2022Your Athens weather for the weekend and a look into next week.
OU-AAUP holds 'Ask Day' in support of instructional faculty
By Emma Skidmore | Feb. 15, 2022Instructional faculty collectively asked OU Monday to extend them five-year contracts.
OU updates quarantine guidelines, antigen testing
By Jack Hiltner | Feb. 15, 2022Some students, faculty and staff are not required to quarantine following a known COVID-19 exposure.
OU rescinds certain COVID-19 protocols following drop in cases
By Molly Wilson | Feb. 12, 2022Students in residence halls may host off-campus guests again.
OU architecture design strategy aims to maintain classic 'Harvard on the Hocking' look
By Sophia Young | Feb. 10, 2022Ohio University hopes to maintain some design elements to preserve its classic charm.
Student Senate: Body passes resolution to purchase mini pride flags
By Payton Daugherty | Feb. 10, 2022Senate will spend $232.78 on the nearly 400 mini pride flags.
OU continues to use telehealth to provide mental, medical health services
By Addie Hedges | Feb. 9, 2022“Telehealth is an excellent tool, but it is very limited.”
Athens, OU officials, students prepare for 2022 fest season
By Kendall Wright | Feb. 8, 2022After a two-year hiatus, Brick Life Entertainment is coordinating fests for 2022.
Faculty Senate: Body passes resolution involving multi-year contracts for instructional faculty
By Payton Daugherty | Feb. 7, 2022Senate also heard from Ohio University President Hugh Sherman and Executive Vice President and Provost Elizabeth Sayrs.
OU students in quarantine, isolation charged for meals when out of meal swipes
By Donovan Hunt | Feb. 7, 2022Students who run out of swipes or do not have a valid meal plan are charged $12.85 for lunch and brunch meals and $16.60 for dinner.
OU sued over student death, alleged negligence
By Molly Wilson | Feb. 3, 2022Jordyn Airy, who was a freshman at the time of her death, was found dead in her dorm room Sept. 7, 2019.
OU encourages students to get COVID-19 tests with limited number of free tests
By Madalyn Blair | Feb. 3, 2022Carly Leatherwood, a university spokesperson, said the probability of regularly having at-home rapid test kits for students would not be likely due to a shortage of tests.
OU’s financial trends before and after COVID-19, explained
By Payton Daugherty | Feb. 3, 2022The university anticipates a $35 to $38 million deficit for FY23.
Student Senate: Senate plans for town hall to hear constituent grievances, input
By Sophia Young | Feb. 2, 2022Student Senate met Wednesday evening, passing several pieces of legislation and discussing upcoming university events.
Police Blotter: Landlord, renter dispute; Vehicle removed from State Route 56
By Molly Wilson | Feb. 2, 2022In the complaint, the renter reported that her landlord shut off her water.
Weekly Weather: Snow ending Friday, cold temperatures throughout much of next week
By Sydney Walters | Feb. 2, 2022Your Athens weather for the weekend and a look into next week.
