Student trustee candidates speak on their platforms and advocacy at town hall
By Abby Miller | Feb. 21, 2019The final five candidates will be chosen next week.
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Student Senate: Members hear presentations on university health insurance, city council
By Colt Austen | Feb. 21, 2019Student Senate also passed a bill and nine resolutions.
Police Blotter: Tuckered-out student sleeps on sidewalk; juvenile throws rocks off bridge
By Megan Carlson | Feb. 20, 2019The student was arrested for underage consumption, and the juvenile said he would go home for the night.
Graduate Student Senate: Members approve bill to enforce a new sexual assault prevention program
By Colt Austen | Feb. 19, 2019The Green Dot Program has successfully reduced sexual assault up to 50 percent at other universities.
OU Chillicothe dean announces retirement
By Ian McKenzie | Feb. 19, 2019The dean at OU’s Chillicothe campus is set to retire in late June.
Student Senate: Members to vote on bill in support of Athens' street initiative
By Colt Austen | Feb. 19, 2019They will also vote to pass nine resolutions.
Graduate Student Senate proposes program that could reduce sexual assault
By Colt Austen | Feb. 18, 2019The Green Dot Bystander Intervention Program encourages an intolerance of violence and reactive intervention in high-risk situations.
More students swipe into Ping at start of semesters
By Taylor Johnston | Feb. 18, 2019New Year’s resolutions aren’t the only reason why swipes at Ping Recreation Center increase.
OU ranked one of nation’s best military-friendly schools
By Colt Austen | Feb. 18, 2019This is the eighth year in a row OU has made the list.
Student Senate announces final eight candidates for student trustee
By Ian McKenzie | Feb. 18, 2019Student Senate will announce the final five applicants Thursday.
LGBT center staff, former director deal with 'devastating' removal
By Bailey Gallion | Feb. 17, 2019“Right now there is a lot of fear and what I don't see is the fear being addressed,” delfin bautista said. “It just seems like the fear is festering.”
Lawsuit filed in death of Ohio University fraternity pledge
By Bailey Gallion | Feb. 14, 2019The parents of freshman Collin Wiant allege that hazing lead to the death of their son.
A brief look into the complicated relationship 'The Post' has had with Valentine’s Day over the years
By Sarah M. Penix and Chuck Greenlee | Feb. 14, 2019Though many past ‘Post’ writers have expressed their disdain, there’s still some sappy stories to recall.
Student Senate: OU vice president for Finance and Administration discusses university budget
By Colt Austen | Feb. 13, 2019Ohio University is using spending reserves to cover costs as well as raising incoming student tuition.
OU president denies former LGBT Center director’s grievance
By Ellen Wagner | Feb. 13, 2019delfin bautista submitted their grievances to OU President Duane Nellis after they were denied an appeal by Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion Gigi Secuban on Jan. 25.
Energy use at Ohio University has increased in past five years
By Taylor Johnston | Feb. 13, 2019While the university has plans in place to decrease the use of the different utilities on campus, other outside factors may affect its energy consumption.
OU to fund new HCOM building with $54M internal loan; university now nearly $443M in debt
By Colt Austen | Feb. 13, 2019Ohio University will be paying off the internal loan until March 2049.
High-profile alumni scandals are helping change OU’s culture, years after initial reports
By George Shillcock | Feb. 12, 2019Allegations of sexual assault and misconduct faced by OU alumni Matt Lauer and Roger Ailes are continuing to spark important conversations surrounding sexual violence and harassment survivors.
Student Senate: Body looks to pass two resolutions regarding Emeriti Status for members
By Ellen Wagner | Feb. 12, 2019The resolutions would allow Judicial Panel and non-voting members to be eligible for Emeriti Status.
OUPD receives second rape report of Spring Semester
By Ellen Wagner | Feb. 11, 2019The incident occurred during the Fall Semester.
