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.
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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.
Fall Semester to become remote in November
By Abby Miller | June 19, 2020All on-campus activities will be paused on November 20.
Some faculty confused by conflicting accounts, reversal on contract non-renewals
By Emma Skidmore | May 29, 2020Professors in the WGSS and AAS programs will stay in their positions.
Student businesses enable students to make a profit from selling clothes, jewelry
By Lily Roby | May 28, 2020From Creamy Studios to withlovefrommar.
Important OU offices students should know about
By Taylor Burnette | May 28, 2020Offices of note include the Bursar’s office, Allen Student Advising Center and many more.
We Are First provides first-generation students with tools to succeed
By Riley Runnells | May 28, 2020The organization creates a network of first-generation students and allies.
