Student senate hears report on Halloween safety tips
By Emily Stokes | Oct. 18, 2023Student senate met Wednesday to go over Halloween safety tips and Ohio University’s Medical Emergency Assistance Program.
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OU holds investiture ceremony for President Gonzalez
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 18, 2023Ohio University held an inauguration and investiture ceremony Wednesday for its first woman president Lori Stewart Gonzalez.
OU professors, student leaders call for peace in Israel
By Payton Daugherty | Oct. 18, 2023The long-standing conflict between Israel and Palestine has intensified following an attack committed by Hamas in Israel on Oct. 7.
No change to OU's marijuana policy
By Avery St. George | Oct. 18, 2023Since the university receives federal funding, it’s required to implement a program that prevents the use of illicit drugs and alcohol abuse by students, faculty and staff. If Issue 2 passes, it would not affect OU’s current marijuana policy because it’s not a federal law.
OU, local government collaborate for students’ safety for Halloween Weekend
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 15, 2023Ohio University and the city of Athens collaborate to ensure the safety of all students during Halloween festivities.
Student senate discusses Gozalez’s first 100 days
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 12, 2023Ohio University’s 23rd President, Dr. Lori Stewart-Gonzalez, gave an informal presentation to the student senate about what she has been able to accomplish since becoming president in July.
Office of Sustainability advocating for outdoor classrooms
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 11, 2023Kyle Butler, an associate professor of instruction in English, is the sustainable living hub coordinator within the Office of Sustainability. He originally pitched this idea to develop a connection with nature within higher education.
Women’s Panhellenic Association changes name
By Emily Stokes | Oct. 11, 2023Previously known as the Women’s Panhellenic Association changed its name to the College Panhellenic Council. The name change was set to be an update to unify the chapter around the nation.
Free application for federal student aid postponed
By Alison Patton | Oct. 9, 2023The U.S. Department of Federal Student Aid announced the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2024-25 aid years will open in December 2023 instead of the usual Oct. 1.
Harvard on the Hocking: The Ivy League’s lasting influence on OU’s campus
By Disha Hoque | Oct. 5, 2023Cutler and Baker’s impact on the campus reflects Harvard's ideas and contributes to OU’s culture today.
Student senate discusses diversity, inclusion
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 4, 2023Student senate met Wednesday to discuss diversity and inclusion with a presentation from Russell Morrow, interim assistant dean of diversity equity and inclusion for the College of Business.
OUPD found critical missing person after search
By Donovan Hunt | Oct. 4, 2023Ohio University Police Department has found Matthew Wallace, an 18-year-old man who was described as a critical missing person, safe in Columbus who was missing since Oct. 2.
Alden Library requires swipe-in access after 10 p.m.
By Kendall Wright | Sep. 28, 2023During the beginning of the fall semester, Alden Library announced they will be requiring ID checks and swipe access starting at 10 p.m. to keep the library space for the OU community. Alden staff guarantees that the new policy does not relate to any instance that may have happened in the past; the switch to require swipe-in access comes from extra safety precautions to ensure student employees are set up for success while working at night, Joey Walden, student coordinator, said.
BSU holds silent march in honor of Ta’Kiya Young
By Payton Daugherty | Sep. 28, 2023Ohio University’s Black Student Union, or BSU, met in Baker Center on Thursday to host Time for Change, a silent march in solidarity of Ta’Kiya Young.
Student senate discussed sustainability
By Paige Fisher | Sep. 27, 2023Sam Crowl, director of sustainability, gave a presentation about OU’s current state of carbon emissions, and how students can be more active in sustainability.
As enrollment numbers rise, so does concern among students
By Isabella Pedrera | Sep. 27, 2023Students reflect on a crowded campus.
Q&A with Ohio Democratic Chair
By Paige Fisher | Sep. 27, 2023The Post sat down with Liz Walters, chair of the Ohio democratic party, to talk about the election in November, what issues will be on the ballot, and more.
OU offers limited sexual health resources
By Paige Fisher | Sep. 27, 2023Students at Ohio University's main campus have limited access to resources regarding reproductive and sexual health. Currently, OhioHealth Campus Care, located at 2 Health Center Drive, is the only on-campus location for OU students to get STI testing. OU’s ‘Be Informed Bobcats’ website includes information about the local and national sexual health resources available to OU students.
BSO operates under tight budget
By Paige Fisher | Sep. 24, 2023Prior said BSO is working with a tight budget to pay the staff and materials for families and the orientation itself to run and what they are paying now is close to the bare minimum. Other institutions with more flexible budgets are able to provide more perks, Prior said.
OU sees record enrollment for second consecutive year
By Paige Fisher | Sep. 20, 2023After record-breaking enrollment in the 2022 Fall Semester with 4,441 first-year students, Fall Semester 2023 has brought in 4,516 first-year students, according to a university news release.
