Student Senate: Discussion with Athens mayor held, appointments made
By Alex Imwalle | Oct. 17, 2021Vice President Elaina Tartal encouraged members of Senate to remind organizations to apply for funding, the deadline for which is Nov. 1.
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OU President Hugh Sherman to implement new university-wide advising program
By Donovan Hunt | Oct. 14, 2021OU is scaling up its entire advising system, giving students more resources to find jobs, internships and experiential learning.
Class of 2025 enrollment numbers indicate positive shift in OU’s declining enrollment trend
By Sophia Young | Oct. 13, 2021This year’s freshman class is the most diverse and academically accomplished at OU.
Students report varying experiences with COVID-19-related class absences
By Sophia Young | Oct. 13, 2021Some students reported accommodating professors while others struggled with unexcused absences or late assignments.
Graduate Student Senate: Body discusses annual Campus Climate Survey
By Payton Daugherty | Oct. 13, 2021Senate passed a resolution to provide a gift card incentive for students who complete the survey.
OU’s 3rd Amendment club aims to increase student political involvement
By Kendall Wright | Oct. 13, 2021Emma Armstrong, a junior studying speech pathology, said the club started as a joke.
OU, Athens health officials prepare for upcoming flu season
By Molly Wilson | Oct. 11, 2021James Gaskell, health commissioner at the Athens City-County Health Department, said there are no additional health risks associated with receiving the COVID-19 and flu vaccines around the same time.
Vaccine exemption requests expected to increase as deadline approaches
By Molly Wilson | Oct. 11, 2021Gillian Ice, special assistant to the president for public health operations, gave more details on vaccine exemptions.
Brown Hall residents react to recent leak, report maintenance interference with day-to-day life
By Payton Daugherty | Oct. 10, 2021The leak was fixed Sept. 15.
OUPD reports sexual offense in Tanaka Hall
By Molly Wilson | Oct. 8, 2021Two sexual offense reports were taken in September from Tiffin Hall and Gamertsfelder Hall, both of which are located on East Green.
Board of Trustees appoints regional representative, passes resolution regarding Voluntary Separation or Retirement Program
By News Staff Report | Oct. 8, 2021The Board also discussed a policy that would allow remote participation to count toward voting.
Athens, OU Police Departments prepare for increased Homecoming activity
By Alex Imwalle | Oct. 7, 2021Homecoming weekend yields just a 10-20% increase in arrests.
Student Senate: Body hears from student trustees
By Sophia Young | Oct. 6, 2021Their presentation focused on informing Senate about the items the Board addressed during two summer meetings and hearing any questions or concerns from students.
OU and Athens businesses look forward to revenue from Homecoming Weekend 2021
By Donovan Hunt | Oct. 6, 2021Ben Ziff, manager at Donkey Coffee, said it will be interesting to see how COVID-19 affects Athens businesses during Homecoming 2021.
OU student organizations express excitement, prepare for 2021 Homecoming parade
By Tre Spencer | Oct. 5, 2021The Homecoming parade is back, and several student organizations are prepping for the return and marching on Saturday.
Faculty Senate: Upcoming Board of Trustees meeting addressed, resolution to rule out bonuses
By Abby Neff | Oct. 5, 2021The Faculty Senate debated a resolution Monday night that sought to eliminate bonuses for high-paid administrators.
Tau Kappa Epsilon joins OU’s campus as new fraternity
By Addie Hedges | Oct. 3, 2021Tau Kappa Epsilon is currently a provisional chapter at Ohio University but will soon be a fully operational chapter on campus.
OU Student Senate hosts town hall with Athens City Council candidates
By Sophia Young | Oct. 1, 2021The event included independent At-large candidates Damon Krane and Iris Virjee.
Student Senate: Body discusses OU’s Make Respect Visible campaign
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 1, 2021Senate also discussed the university’s mandated anti-hazing education modules.
Graduate Student Senate: Body receives update on OU’s COVID-19 response
By Payton Daugherty | Sep. 29, 2021Senate also discussed the university’s new mandatory online hazing education training for all students, faculty and staff.
