Ohio University revises its Climate Action Plan
By Bekah Bostick | Feb. 3, 2020The university hopes to be carbon neutral by 2050.
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West 82 minimizes the use of plastic straws on OU’s campus
By Courtney Perrett | Feb. 2, 2020West 82 will now only offer straws at the register by request.
Professors share budget concerns, priorities at open forum
By Abby Jeffers | Jan. 31, 2020The forum allowed professors to communicate their thoughts about losing faculty and the university’s commitments to students and Athens.
Student Senate: Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration discusses enrollment and the budget
By Anna Birk | Jan. 30, 2020A bill supporting the university’s financial decisions and continued partnership failed.
OU Fun Facts group preparing for events later in the semester
By Taylor Burnette | Jan. 29, 2020President Nellis’ deferred discussions with the group to Student Senate
Some professors say city-owned street lights could do more to reduce light pollution
By Bekah Bostick | Jan. 26, 2020The city of Athens has followed the same standards for street lighting for nearly two decades.
Student Senate: hears from US Census presenter
By Emma Skidmore | Jan. 22, 2020Members of student senate attend a census presentation and appointed senators to committees.
Graduate Student Senate: Body extends application deadline, discusses budget
By Kirsten Thomas | Jan. 22, 2020The election application deadline was extended to Jan. 31.
A breakdown of Ohio University's 2020 budget
By Ian McKenzie | Jan. 20, 2020OU is budgeted to make over $280 million from undergraduate tuition in 2020.
Annual march commemorates life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
By Liz Partsch | Jan. 20, 2020Many local residents and students marched around campus to remember Dr. King and his work.
Board of Trustees discusses eliminating hazing, reacts to faculty silent protest
By News Staff Report | Jan. 18, 2020The board wants to eliminate hazing in order to give students the most positive experience possible at OU.
University faculty hold silent protest during Board of Trustees meeting
By Emma Skidmore | Jan. 17, 2020OU professors silently protested the university’s discussion to cut faculty as a way to amend budget issues.
Board of Trustees say university is in strong financial position
By News Staff Report | Jan. 16, 2020The university has over $1 billion, although some is restricted.
New LGBT director brings big changes
By Logan Moore | Jan. 15, 2020The new director brings a fresh framework to the university’s LGBT Center.
Student Senate: Bill passed in support of additions to the Ohio Fairness Act
By Chloe Meyers | Jan. 15, 2020The act would include protections against sexual orientation and gender expression discrimination.
Professors to silently protest at Board of Trustees meeting
By Ian McKenzie | Jan. 14, 2020The silent protest will gather at 9:15 a.m. Friday.
OU scores high in select categories in Princeton Review Best 385 Colleges List, but low in comparison to Miami
By Taylor Burnette | Jan. 12, 2020Miami scores higher than OU in all categories, including academics, quality of life and fire safety.
Interim LGBT Center director named new director
By Ian McKenzie | Dec. 19, 2019He has two degrees from OU and is currently doing doctoral work at OU.
2 student organizations placed on disciplinary probation
By Ian McKenzie | Dec. 16, 2019The probations will last until 2021.
How the layout of Ohio University has changed throughout the decade
By Taylor Burnette | Dec. 4, 2019Some notable changes include the demolition of The Oasis and Dirty South buildings.
