Senate elections move forward as planned despite calls to reopen the ballot
By Bekah Bostick | Sep. 3, 2020The Senate Judiciary Panel is keeping applications closed to abide by the Rules and Procedures.
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Counseling and Psychological Services phone number to be added to OU IDs
By Maya Morita | Sep. 1, 2020OU students will now have greater accessibility to mental health resources.
Students on and around campus express concerns about partygoers
By Erin Gardner | Aug. 30, 2020Students living on campus are worried about mask safety and social distancing.
Faculty share experiences, plans for teaching amid pandemic
By Lauren Serge | Aug. 27, 2020Faculty at Ohio University offer their perspective on how their classes were altered last spring as well as how they personally plan to remain safe while teaching this fall.
From the Editor’s Desk: Bobcats, it’s OK to be sad (or mad) about a virtual start to the fall semester
By Molly Schramm | Aug. 27, 2020Though virtual college may be the smartest decision during a global pandemic, that doesn’t make it any easier.
Campus construction continues amidst summer and COVID-19 pandemic
By Taylor Burnette | Aug. 27, 2020Projects include the Heritage College building and the new chemistry building.
Ohio University rolls out new COVID-19 safety guidelines in preparation for the return to campus
By Taylor Burnette | Aug. 27, 2020From take-away meals to who leaves the classroom first — here is what you need to know.
9 things every freshman should know
By Madyson Lewellyn | Aug. 27, 2020So, you’re a freshman again. Scratch that, it’s the last time you’ll ever be a freshman again. This time around may be a little different and all the more daunting, but thankfully, there’s a few tips that will make it smooth sailing.
Ping temporarily closed over COVID-19 concerns
By Sophia Englehart | Aug. 27, 2020All campus-affiliated gyms, including Ping Recreational facility, will be closed until it is deemed safe to reopen during the phased return.
OU Students nervous about the upcoming semester
By Taylor Burnette | Aug. 27, 2020Student worries range from community health to entering the job market amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Students discuss online class quality
By Lily Roby | Aug. 27, 2020OU plans to incorporate a multi-phased return plan for undergraduate and graduate students.
Tips for making friends at OU while staying at home
By Riley Runnells | Aug. 27, 2020Making friends could be just as easy as past years if people try hard enough.
Athens business offer safe social distance activities
By Erin Gardner | Aug. 27, 2020Local business talk about what it’s store for the upcoming events and how COVID-19 has affected business.
Welcome week is jam packed with virtual events
By Erin Gardner | Aug. 25, 2020The events started Aug. 21 and end Aug. 29.
OU partners with OhioHealth to launch COVID-19 hotline
By Abby Miller | Aug. 21, 2020The university also launched a report form for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases.
OU requires COVID-19 training for people returning to campus
By Abby Miller | Aug. 13, 2020The training goes over university policies and COVID-19 safety procedures.
Homecoming to be held virtually due to COVID-19 pandemic
By Ian McKenzie | Aug. 13, 2020This is to help reduce population density on campus and make Athens as safe as possible.
Ohio University to begin online for the Fall Semester
By Taylor Burnette | July 31, 2020Most students will begin classes remotely on Aug. 24 through at least Sept. 27.
Faculty Senate: Resolution allowing professors to require masks in classrooms passes
By Jillian Craig | July 7, 2020Several plans on how to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 were discussed and passed.
Student Senate executives denounce Judiciary Panel’s decision on presidential candidate
By Grant Ritchey and Taylor Burnette | July 2, 2020Carlo DeNiro is still eligible to run for Senate president amid sexual assault allegations.
